Help – Beading Wire Stretches, Making Finished Jewelry “Grow”

by Pat K.

I used to feed wire back through a few beads, but it always found a way out.

So now I double crimp / cover, and tightly flush cut the tail (I use 7 or 19 strand beading wire).

My biggest issue is wire stretching in use.

For necklaces, with some success, I tried hanging the piece over a door handle for a few days to stretch before crimping.

However, I just had a dainty bracelet grow an extra few mm after just a few wears.

Many people tell you not to crimp tight for fluidity, but that’s pointless if it’s going to stretch.

I don’t think I should be selling until I have eliminated this problem. Any suggestions ???? ?

Thanks!

Pat K.