levike75 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

How about a wire protector? How about first using the front channel of the crimping tool to give the crimp bead a nice oval shape to fit it easier into the back channel? Kind of shallow and unprofessional. After crimping it's flat as you said instead of making a nice four time folded shape to be able to hide it perfectly under a crimp cover.

rosebud2004 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Love the vids, and love that Southern accent...perky!

Ashleoodle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

This helped so much! I'm supposed to be doing a beading project with about 30 kids and I had to learn how to crimp.

Gwentheferret (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

How is this a "beading basics tutorial"? She starts out talking about tools and beads and terms that I have no idea what they are or how they work... A basic tutorial should include things like explanations about terms and tools.

klk1220 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

@SENSUALBLISSINSFL Tho' I'm not the instructor or associated with her, I'd suggest finding a craft or bead store near you that has classes or even open studio time -- they might let you try out some tools if you make a purchase of other beads. The smaller stores, especially -- like if you can talk to the owner -- should be happy to.

EvansStyle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Wow that's way simpler than I thought it would be! I love crafting small objects, always have, and I think I want to make something like this for my mom for Christmas. Thanks for the video!

SENSUALBLISSINSFL (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Thank you, I always wanted to make jewelry. I have a sterling silver bracelet w/BALI style beads that no longer fits me.I want to re-make it myself to fit the size I am now by stringing them and & a few more beads. Now I know what the crimping beads are used for :). Since I do not how far this will take me, must I buy all those pliers at first? I sort of want to see how it goes with my first bracelet before spending too much money on tools. What size of wire is best to use for durability?

kylibaby4197 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

You are adorable. and a great teacher. Ive been neading for almost five years now and it still takes me so much time to make sure my crimp is done perfect. lol. And can add your cute southern acent melts my heart????? Anyway you should be very proud of your work and your teaching abilty.... Kristy, Mew Hampshire

Faelaria (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Great and easy tutorial to follow for someone just learning! Thanks!

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