Video Tutorial - Using Accu-Guard™ Wire Protectors

Accu-Guard wire protectors are designed to protect wire from undue wear from clasps and other sharp-edged components. Similar to French wire, only stiff and pre-curved into a horseshoe shape. Available in sterling silver, gold-filled, copper and silver- or gold-plated brass.

Illustration of placing cord into accu-guard

Instructions

Step 1

Cut a piece of Accu-Flex® Professional Quality Beading wire to the size needed for your beading project.

Step 2

Wire passed through crimp and first half of accu-guard

Pass the end of the Accu-Flex professional-quality beading wire through a crimp tube and through the tube on one side of the wire protector. You will notice that there is a tube on each end of the wire protector, with a channel in between.

Pass the Accu-Flex through the other tube then tighten. As you tighten, the Accu-Flex will lay flush in the channel.

Step 3

Add one half of your clasp by sliding the loop up into the curve of the wire protector. Pass the Accu-Flex back through the crimp bead and crimp using crimping pliers. Using wire cutters, trim any excess Accu-Flex.

Note: Another option is to use a jump ring to attach each portion of the clasp. This may be necessary depending on the beads and clasp to be used in the design.

Loose end of wire passed through crimp tube

Step 4

String your beads onto the Accu-Flex.

Step 5

To finish, repeat Steps 2 and 3 using the other half of the clasp. Pull the Accu-Flex to make sure there is no slack along the length of the design. Crimp the bead to secure.

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