Comments on: A Question About Scrimps and EZ-Crimps

By: Jules

Jules — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:49:59 +0000

In reply to Kathleen Krazl. Thank you Kathleen. I’m glad to know some designers are using these products.

By: Kathleen Krazl

Kathleen Krazl — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:30:22 +0000

I use bead bandits on my pricier pieces as I believe it brings a classy,finished look. It mostly depends on the piece as some bead styles,especially the smaller beads, look better crimped,covered, and with a wire guardian.

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:35:55 +0000

In reply to Stephanie. Hi Stephanie, So good to know that you like the scrimps!

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:35:20 +0000

In reply to Kate (Kathleen). Hi Kathleen, Oh ! Thank you for reply about the bead bandits. Knowing that others have tried these products helps a lot.

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:34:13 +0000

In reply to Tracy. Hi Tracy, Please see reply to Clydeen.

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 19:33:45 +0000

In reply to Clydeen.

Hi Clydeen,
Scrimps are little barrels with a screw…you insert the beading wire and then screw it down…you need the little screwdriver ….it comes in a little set. Also, there are now round ones that look just like a bead.
No crimping, no beadcovers! I think wire guards are still recommended. Beadalon is the brand I know of. Maybe check online.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 03:40:50 +0000

I love scrimps, especially since they now make them prettier and you can get round ones that look just like beads. I found them to hold much better with heavier necklaces and bracelets. I do not use crimps at all as I found them very difficult to get to hold with any kind of stress on the necklace or bracelet.

By: Kate (Kathleen)

Kate (Kathleen) — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 02:59:30 +0000

Hi Jules, yes I have just bought some Bandits and I think they are so easy to use and so neat. Haven’t used either of the others you have mentioned so will scroll through the other replies. Hope you find one to your liking.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 02:24:22 +0000

Same question as Clydeen! What in the world are scrimps?? Very curious!!

By: Clydeen

Clydeen — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 01:01:38 +0000

I’m not familiar with scrimps. Who makes them/where can I find them?

By: Jules

Jules — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:21:52 +0000

In reply to Carol Fowler. Hi Carol, So glad to know I’m not the only one with the question. I’ve searched and searched online , and these products just aren’t seen in jewelers work. Makes me wonder if they just haven’t caught on ...you know, we stick with what works. But these products seem like the answer to crimping issues, and then a crimp cover, etc. hmmmmm.

By: Jules

Jules — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:17:25 +0000

In reply to Michele Counihan. Thank you for your reply, Michele. I’m so glad you are still able to do what you love!

By: Carol Fowler

Carol Fowler — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:29:37 +0000

Hi Jules,

Great question. I wonder that too. I picked up some packages of scrimps at a bead rummage. Still haven’t opened them.

These look like a great idea, so why aren’t people using them?

Thanks,
Carol Fowler

By: Michele Counihan

Michele Counihan — Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:13:45 +0000

I find scrimps too small to handle. I have some neuropathy in my fingers from chemotherapy 19 years ago, and I tend to drop small things especially if i have to twist or manipulate the a lot. I’m okay with crimp beads.