Goodbye UGLY Crimp Beads: 4 Expert Methods + 'Magic' Technique

Tired of ugly crimp beads ruining your jewellery designs? In this tutorial, I’ll show you 4 expert techniques to hide them beautifully—and reveal my favourite 'magic' method to make them disappear completely.

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[corinathomas]

Crimp covers are my kryptonite as well so I completely understand how you feel!!!

[lindasteger]

You are head and shoulders above the other jewelry instructors.

[Hocking]

This is the best tutorial I've ever watched on any project. You have a good voice, good delivery, clear details. Thank you.

[BeCreativewithTerryJeanette]

Great demo. I started making jewelry about 30 years ago or so, and we did not have crimp beads. We used the clamshell bead tips, tied a couple of knots in our beading thread and fed them into the bead tips and close the bead tips up. To this day I still use this technique, and even have some of my first pieces that I made this way that I still wear.

[optistudent]

I love it that you tell us the sizes of the beads and crimp tubes. I can just call and order them!

[judithann]

I love this video because it fills my need for an occasional refresher on finishing jewelry. Just a reminder on the basics. Like reading the card on a plane while the attendant tells you about belts, exits, bathrooms, etc.

[keepitreal]

Hi Mrs. Carol I truly appreciate Your Channel absolutely great Content.. Mrs. Carol would you please give Us a Tutorial on Your beautiful bracelet? Thank You so much for Sharing your Great Content..

[edgar-jh]

great video. i really like the 3rd crimp method. bravo

[fernbrisot]

Hi Carol. I just found your channel and subscribed. I love your comment about teaching people the "right" way to crimp. My philosophy is there is a theoretical way and a practical way. Theoretically, the "right" way to crimp is to crush twice. Practically, a single crush can secure the wire. If the end result is the same, then practically is as good as theoretically. Striving for perfection is a sure-fire way to take the joy out of a beginner's creative process. I think an experienced crafter will develop their own practical methods that work for them. And, hahahahah, on the crimp covers. I struggle with these lil forkers as well. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[teresajones]

I learned something new today! Thank you

[barbarafrazier]

Thank you! Such helpful demonstrations for dealing with crimps and covers and the magical crimps!

[Deborah-utud]

Thanks for such an informative and excellent tutorial, Carol. I haven't heard of the Bead Bandit before and also like the way you use a bead to cover the crimps. I always enjoy your videos and often learn something new from you even though I have been making jewelry for decades. You are such a joy to watch and listen to. ❤

[cheri]

I’m trying to be better about posting comments because I often forget to. I absolutely love your channel! Your art is beyond lovely. The way you teach us is so clear and concise. And your personality is lovely as can be. Thank you for sharing yourself with us❣️💞

[MJS.CREATIONS]

Please show me more. Ive been learning but your techniques are better for me. Thanks hon.

[carolwarren]

Using the larger metal bead as a crimp cover is such a great idea😊

[sherribarman]

SO many thanks for you & all I’ve learned from your channel!

[carolynmozzone]

Excellent tutorial! I’ll have to check out the bead bandit….never heard of it before! Use magical crimps all the time 😀

[jgale-yzhv]

love the bead bandit!! must get some!!

[heatherpaintin]

Thank you for all your tips very helpful I especially love the last tip that makes the crimp look like a bead

[charisse-dpiw]

Carol you’ve done it again!! Making ugly crimp beads look awesome! Thank you