What size crimp covers do I need?
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What size crimp covers do I need?
Choose the crimp covers in the metal and size that suits your design–3mm crimp covers work well at covering most 1x1mm-2x3mm crimps. However, if your design has 4mm metal beads in it then you may prefer to use 4mm crimp covers.
Are crimp bead covers necessary?
If you’ve ever used a crimp bead, you’ll know that they don’t always close shut in the neatest possible manner. So, by covering them, you don’t have to worry. The cover will also help to protect your crimp bead from wear and tear, hopefully making your jewellery last longer.
Do crimp beads come in different sizes?
Crimp tubes come in a variety of sizes and metals, too, and some even have patterns on them. To crimp them, you need a crimping tool. There are different sized crimping tools for the various sizes of crimp tubes: Micro for tiny crimp tubes and mighty for some larger sizes.
What sizes do crimp tubes come in?
Beadalon – Match Up Proper Wire & Crimp Bead or Tube Diameters
| Crimp Tube Size | Wire Diameter | Crimp Tool |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | .010″ – .013″ (.25-.33mm) | Micro |
| #2 | .013″ – .024″ (.33-.61mm) | Standard |
| #3 | .024″ – .026″ (.60-.66mm) | Standard |
| #4 | .026″ – .036″ (.66-.91mm) | Mighty |
How do you cover a crimp bracelet?
Crimp covers are open on one side allowing them to slip over the crimp tube. Leave a small amount of slack between the crimp tube and the clasp so that the crimp cover can fit nicely over the crimp tube without interfering with the clasp or jump ring. You may need to use chain nose pliers to open the crimp cover.
What are crimp covers?
Crimp covers are used to conceal the crimp tubes you use in treasured jewelry designs. They not only hide the tubes, but they also prevent your jewelry piece from snagging on clothing and create an overall professional look. See our easy-to-follow instructions below to learn how to place crimp covers.
How do you put on a crimp cover?
