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Topics: Finishing Snake-Type Chain

Q.
I want to make some dangle earrings with crystals and really fine snake-type chain. Should I use crimps on the ends or something else?

- Mary
A.
Crimp tubes are suggested to use with snake chain. Just choose the right crimp to fit the chain and before you get into your design, do a test piece so you are comfortable with how the crimps work on the chain.

Sterling silver 1.2mm snake chain is the finest we carry and should fit most beads and crystals.

There are two crimp tubes with loops that will fit this chain: There are two crimp beads that will fit the 1.2mm chain and have room to be crimped: Resources

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