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Q: I am making bracelets using 4.6mm alphabet letters and 2mm leather cording. My letters (arranged into a word) are centered on the cord. To hold them in place so they don't slide, I tie a knot on each side of the word. I am looking to use some type of bead, crimp or something instead of the knot to prevent the letters from sliding on the cord. Any suggestions? I saw something called smart beads but I don't think the hole is big enough to fit the 2mm leather through it.

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Ask the Experts 2x2mm Crimp Tubes Q&A

Ask the Experts 2x2mm Crimp Tubes Q&A

Q: What is the difference between regular sterling silver 2x2mm cut crimp tubes and lightweight sterling silver 2x2mm cut crimp tubes? Under what circumstances would I choose to use one over the other?

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Ask the Experts Restringing Q&A

Ask the Experts Restringing Q&A

Q: Is there some magic way to attach a crimp tube with an attached clasp to a finished piece strung on wire? Attaching the first tube at one end is easy, but when attaching the second one, the wire slips back through the beads (and then the beads fall off the wire causing endless frustration)--and the wire is cut so short (to fit into the crimp), there's nothing to grasp. The opening on the tube is so narrow that it would be nearly impossible to put a long piece of wire through the tube and cut it later. Any suggestions?

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Ask the Experts Crimps Q&A

Ask the Experts Crimps Q&A

Q: Are there any downsides to using screw-tites versus crimps? I would like to have info about the pros/cons of the two. Thank you.

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Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A

Ask the Experts Finishing Q&A

Q: I've made a necklace using wire and thread (Accu-flex wire around the circumference with Fireline thread creating loops that vary in length), but I don't know how to finish it. Is it OK to crimp FireLine and soft Illusion cord?

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Ask the Experts Crimp Tubes for Leather Cord Q&A

Ask the Experts Crimp Tubes for Leather Cord Q&A

Q: What size tubes with loops do I use with 1mm and 2mm leather beading cord? I'm confused about the sizes in the catalog.

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Ask the Experts Crimping Pliers Q&A

Ask the Experts Crimping Pliers Q&A

Q: Do I have to use crimping pliers when using crimp beads?

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Ask the Experts Crimping Q&A

Ask the Experts Crimping Q&A

Q: Sometimes when I am working on a bracelet or necklace, the crimp bead breaks off, and I have to start all over again. What am I doing wrong?

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Ask the Experts Crimp Covers to Disguise Slack in Piece Q&A

Ask the Experts Crimp Covers to Disguise Slack in Piece Q&A

Q: How do crimp covers work? How do they take up slack on jewelry without restringing?

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Ask the Experts Finishing a Necklace with Large-Hole Glass Beads Q&A

Ask the Experts Finishing a Necklace with Large-Hole Glass Beads Q&A

Q: I am making a necklace with glass beads, but when I put on the crimp bead to hold the bead in place, the hole in the bead is bigger than what the crimp bead holds. What do I do to keep my glass bead in place?

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Ask the Experts Illusion Cord Q&A

Ask the Experts Illusion Cord Q&A

Q: How do you attach beads to "illusion" cord?

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Ask the Experts Strengthening Necklaces Q&A

Ask the Experts Strengthening Necklaces Q&A

Q: I am using Accu-Flex® 7 strands (.012") and crimp beads with pearls and other beads. Some of the necklaces get broken after a while. What can I use to make them stronger?

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Ask the Experts Closing Crimp Covers Q&A

Ask the Experts Closing Crimp Covers Q&A

Q: How do I close crimp bead covers without marking them? They are too tough to close by hand.

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Ask the Experts Using Crimp Ends with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A

Ask the Experts Using Crimp Ends with Accu-Flex® Beading Wire Q&A

Q: I purchased Accu-Flex® beading wire and crimp ends to make bracelets. The crimp ends just fit on the end of the cord; will this be secure enough if I crimp with a crimper, or is there more to be done, maybe a drop of glue?

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Ask the Experts Large-Hole Beads Q&A

Ask the Experts Large-Hole Beads Q&A

Q: Is there any way to make the hole of a moderately sized bead smaller so it will work well on a headpin or Accu-FlexÂ® beading wire?

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Ask the Experts Removing Crimps Q&A

Ask the Experts Removing Crimps Q&A

Q: I just finished crimping the end of a necklace and now I found that I left a bead out. How can I remove the crimp without destroying the end of the wire? I have not trimmed the wire yet.

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

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

Q: 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?

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