Various Types of Crimps You Must Own

Jewelry findings play an important role while making jewelry. The most important among them are crimps and clasps. They not only help you secure and fasten your jewelry items but also to add beautiful finishing touches to your masterpiece.

In this blog, we are going to explore different types of crimps that you must add to your collection today.

 

1) Round and Tube Crimp Beads: Crimp beads are used to secure your design into place when you are working with any jewelry thread or wire. They work as a stopper and prevents your designs from unraveling. If you are a beader you will know this very well. Crimp beads are the most basic types of crimps and you will only need a flat nose plier or crimper to lock it into place.

 

 

2) 4 Stranded Slide Tube Crimp: If you are a beader who loves making stranded beaded jewelry then you can surely use this. They can easily be used for making four-stranded bracelets, necklaces or anklets. The strands can be easily slipped through the side opening and caps can be closed when done. They are must add to your jewelry collection. They have a loop at which clasp can be easily attached with a jump ring.

 

3) Ribbon Crimp Ends: As the name suggests, these are used for securing the ends of the ribbon. So, if you are working with ribbons or making a beaded design with something like peyote stitch then you can easily secure your designs with these. They also have a loop at which clasps and charms can be easily attached.

 

4) Fold Over Crimp Clamp Clip: These are also known as cord crimp as they are mainly used for crimping jewelry cords. They come with a loop too so you can easily attach clasp and charms. These come in handy when you are working with wax cord or any other jewelry cord.

 

5) Beading Wire Crimp Tube: If you usually make jewelry with thread then you can go for these crimp tubes for sure. They are perfect for stringing jewelry projects.

 

6) Bead Tips: These are used when you are working with beading projects. They can easily be used for giving finishing touches to your designs. In the next blog, I will show you how to use them in the easiest way.

 

So, this was all about the various types of crimps that you can find online. These are all must-have for jewelry designers and beaders. You can easily buy these crimps online at wholesale prices on embroiderymaterial.com. Let me know in the comments what are you making and how you are using these crimps in your designs.