Ask the Experts Crimping a 4-Strand Necklace Q&A

I am making a 4-strand necklace, using a triangular spacer at each end. The spacer has four holes at the bottom but only one hole at the top. How do I finish and crimp the wires after they go through the spacer? Will all wires be visible?

We recommend crimping off each strand at one of the four base loops of your triangle component. To do this thread a strand through a crimp bead, through an Accuguard, then thread the strand tail back through the crimp bead, pull tight leaving 1mm above and below the crimp to later accommodate a crimp cover. Then use the crimping tool to close the crimp bead. Snip off the excess tail and then apply a crimp cover. Then use a jump ring to attach the single loop end of your triangle component to your clasp, or wire wrap it on with a double wrapped loop.

- Patti