Suggested Terminators for Stringing Designs - Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Recommended terminator findings for Accu-Flex® beading wire, FireLine®, ball chain and leather cording, as well as silk and nylon thread.

Stringing Material	Recommended Terminator	Additional Components Needed For a Professional Finish	Specific Tools Needed For Terminator
Accu-Flex® Professional-Quality Beading Wire	Crimp beads/crimp tubes Note: Choose a crimp that has an inside diameter slightly more than double the diameter of the wire.	• Accu-Guard™ wire protector" or French wire • Crimp cover • Clasp	• Crimping pliers
	Crimp ends/crimp with loop	• Clasp	• Chain-nose pliers
	Screw-Tite Crimps™ and cord ends	• Accu-Guard™ wire protector">Accu-Guard wire protector or French wire • Clasp	• Screw-Tite Crimps Screwdriver
Accu-Flex twisted cable	Glue-in cord ends	• Clasp	• Adhesive
Accu-Flex twisted cable	Pop-style clasp	...	• Adhesive
FireLine®	Bead tips	• Clasp	• Thread burners • G-S Hypo Cement
Silk Thread	Bead tips	• Clasp	• Thread burners • G-S Hypo Cement
Nylon Beading Thread	Bead tips	• Clasp	• Thread burners • G-S Hypo Cement
Leather cord	Glue-in cord ends	• Clasp	• Adhesive
	Crimp ends/crimp with loop	• Clasp	• Chain-nose pliers
	Cord coils	• Clasp
	Bolo-tips and slides	• Clasp
Ball chain	Bead tips	• Clasp	• Chain-nose pliers
Ball chain	Ball chain connectors	• Clasp

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