Project 203-2
Beading Lesson
Using EZ-Crimp Clasps

By Katie Hacker

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Beadalon®

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Have you ever had trouble crimping? This beading lesson will introduce you to an amazing invention that may change the way you make jewelry: EZ-Crimp clasps.

EZ-Crimp clasps feature a tiny coil that actually crimps onto your beading wire, making regular crimp tubes unnecessary. They're available in a variety of styles, such as toggle, S-hook and hook-and-eye. You can also use plain EZ-Crimp ends and then add your own clasp.

EZ-Crimp ends give your designs a more professional-looking finish without the hassle of the two-step crimping process. You can see the difference between a clasp that's attached with a regular crimp tube and a clasp that's attached with an EZ-Crimp end.

To use an EZ-Crimp end, just place the beading wire end inside the coil. Use the outer jaws of a mighty crimp tool to squeeze the smooth sides of the EZ-Crimp end together. Because the mighty crimp tool has a rounded jaw, the entire coil is squeezed shut, which holds the wire firmly in place without damaging the wire. Tug gently on the wire to make sure that it's secure.

You can also use EZ-Crimp ends with multiple strands, as long as the wires will fit inside the EZ-Crimp end. That makes it simple to create your own chandelier earrings or multiple strand designs.

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