Comments on: How to Make Crimp Bead Covers – Tutorial

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 21:48:27 +0000

In reply to Michele. My pleasure, Michele! I think you'll enjoy this new element in your jewelry designs.

By: Michele

Michele — Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:38:39 +0000

This is a great idea! I always struggle opening and closing crimp covers without damaging them. The coils give me another option and a different look. Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:37:20 +0000

In reply to Jean Foggo Simon. Jean, thank you!

By: Jean Foggo Simon

Jean Foggo Simon — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:34:25 +0000

Love this idea. Saves time as well as money and looks so much better – professional finish! Thanks Rena.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:49:38 +0000

In reply to Alicia.

Alicia, thank you! And you’re right – it’s a great way to use odds and ends of wire. 🙂

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 23:16:08 +0000

What a unique idea I love it and this is a great way to use up that left over wire and wire strands that I have lying around. Awesome.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 21:40:17 +0000

In reply to MollyJuneCreations (Karen). Thanks, Karen! Your beaded jewelry will be so beautiful. :)

By: Laurie Bielby

Laurie Bielby — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 16:31:48 +0000

What a wonderful idea.

By: MollyJuneCreations (Karen)

MollyJuneCreations (Karen) — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 15:03:53 +0000

Awesome idea, Rena! Please keep them coming! Thinking with gold or silver, a loose criss-cross could look artistic as in a bead wrap…

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 03:49:55 +0000

In reply to LuElla. Thank you so much for your lovely comment, LuElla! I think you will love beading using these handmade crimp covers. :)

By: LuElla

LuElla — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 23:39:12 +0000

I was so distracted by the lovely necklace I nearly forgot why I was reading your post! The combination of colors and the way the sides of the flat beads match the color of the chain is remarkable! I too will be using this technique for crimp covers. I have the normal round covers and like them a lot but your design is unique and sizable. I can use one crimp or three and still be able to cover them! I thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:01:39 +0000

In reply to Bonnie. Thank you, Bonnie! I find that it gives my beading an extra special touch.:)

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:38:12 +0000

I love this idea. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to try it.
Bonnie

By: Jean

Jean — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 20:35:19 +0000

What a great idea! Thank you so much for sharing!
Jean

By: CiCi

CiCi — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:16:54 +0000

In reply to Harriet Weinstein. If you use wire guards and attached the jump rings to the guards, you won't have a problem.

By: Carol Wilson

Carol Wilson — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:31:08 +0000

I really like this! I seem to always have an issue with crimp covers not meeting properly and leaving an opening instead of a smooth seam. I’ll definitely try this! Thanks.

By: Judithanne Westrope

Judithanne Westrope — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:16:31 +0000

I love this idea. I hated using the commercial crimp covers because they are a pain to attach correctly. Thanks for this.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:58:21 +0000

In reply to Vicki Entrekin. My pleasure, Vicki! :)

By: Vicki Entrekin

Vicki Entrekin — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 12:57:06 +0000

I definitely like this idea as a crimp bead cover. Thanks with Rena.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:54:59 +0000

In reply to Linda Lohraff. Thank you, Linda! I love making and using these coiled crimp bead covers.

By: Linda Lohraff

Linda Lohraff — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:50:06 +0000

Thank you Rena for this crimp
cover tutorial. I really like the finished look. I’m going to give it a try.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:17:56 +0000

In reply to Kim. Thanks, Kim!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 11:16:20 +0000

In reply to Mary Anne. Thank you, Mary Anne!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:57:24 +0000

Great idea makes jewelry look so much better and put together thank you

By: Mary Anne

Mary Anne — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:55:57 +0000

Quite a simple yet perfect solution! Thanks Rena.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:38:42 +0000

In reply to Nancy Bowman. Nancy, I'm so thrilled to hear that this tutorial is solving a jewelry design issue for you! You may also want to see my simple Pretty Crimp Bead Cover Alternative (Tutorial).

By: Nancy Bowman

Nancy Bowman — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 14:31:03 +0000

Rena! I’m new to jewelry making but have really become obsessed with it! The crimp bead thing was really bothering me and I didn’t know what to do about trying to hide them! Thank u so much for your wonderfully detailed tutorial! It’s the little things that can make such a difference and really set ones jewelry apart helping it to look more finished/professional! Thanks again!
Nancy

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:40:20 +0000

In reply to Dale DeSantis San Marco. Thank you for your lovely comment, Dale! Hope you'll share some of your creations when you're ready! :)

By: Dale DeSantis San Marco

Dale DeSantis San Marco — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 00:34:13 +0000

Thank you for this really different & unique idea! I’m so happy I found you on Pinterest! I can’t wait to use this technique! ???? Thanks so much for sharing! Can’t wait to see more! I’m hooked and will be a new faithful follower!
Love your amazing work!!! All The Best & Many Thank-Yous!!!!!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 May 2016 21:06:01 +0000

In reply to katherine. Great idea, Katherine! Thanks for sharing that helpful tip. :)

By: katherine

katherine — Tue, 31 May 2016 19:11:06 +0000

To get a better hold on the loop, I made a long narrow hook out of firm wire and put it on the loop. It is easier to hold the necklace while putting on the jumps and clasp.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 06:57:19 +0000

In reply to Cathy Slavin. Cathy, thank you so much for your lovely comment! So glad to hear this idea is such a good fit for you. Would love to see the jewelry you make with this!

By: Cathy Slavin

Cathy Slavin — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 21:12:45 +0000

OMG Rena, you’ve done it again!

I absolutely dislike using the over the counter crimp covers . . . and since I work primarily with wire, I love to incorporate beads into the wire designs . . . and this is the perfect “cover”!!!!

Thank you a million times! You absolutely rock!

By: Rosemary

Rosemary — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 05:41:20 +0000

Dear Rena
Obviously soldered jump rings are the safest way of ensuring your necklace or bracelet will not come apart but an alternative to an unsoldered jumping is to make a small figure of eight jump ring.
If it is carefully made with the ends tightly tucked into the middle there is very little chance of the beading wire pulling through as the join is not at the end of the clasp.
Not sure if I’ve explained what I mean well enough but I’m sure you get the gist!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:28:50 +0000

In reply to Janet. Thank you, Janet! That's lovely to hear. Also, you may be interested in my other idea for covering unsightly crimp beads: A Pretty Crimp Bead Cover Alternative

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 14:23:57 +0000

Probably the best idea I have seen, ever. I plan on using this technique with every stringed peice I make from now on. Thank you sooo much for this tip!

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 04:15:27 +0000

Drill bits also make great coiling mandrels.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:48:58 +0000

In reply to Harriet Weinstein. Hi Harriet! Instead of jump rings, you could use split rings (also called "split jump rings") to prevent your beading wire from sneaking out of the jump ring's opening. And for another way to cover crimps without using purchased crimp covers, see my tutorial, A Pretty Crimp Bead Cover Alternative. For other examples of how I've used large-hole beads as crimp covers, see Pretty Crimp Bead Cover Examples. I hope this helps! :)

By: Harriet Weinstein

Harriet Weinstein — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:39:20 +0000

I love your coiled crimp cover. However, I have one problem with the logistics of stringing.If you don’t solder the jump ring that you connect to the beading wire loop, the necklace will come apart. I use 19 strand .015 beading wire. However, it is not thick enough to keep from sliding through the tiny opening of the open jump ring. I usually put a closed jump ring at the end of the necklace or bracelet for security. Even if the open jump ring is properly tempered and clicks in place, it can eventually open up a bit. By that time, the jewelry piece falls apart and my name is “mud”. What do you suggest? I also hate the lokk of the crimp covers. I spend so much time and effort trying to hide them. I don’t want to solder. i don’t want to deal with all the fuss and mess involved. I also don’t like using double jump rings. I had in the past and the necklaces fell apart.

By: Dita

Dita — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 23:33:18 +0000

This is an excellent idea, Rena. I also like your big bead idea. I am trying to cut down on buying findings , making more original crated -by -hand ones. This is one step toward that endeavor. When I use toggle clasp I have seen that often time the stick like part need some extra space to get into the circle part. A round bead at that end does not do the job…but using a tube like thing that you showed will also solve that. Thank you.

By: Karen Watson

Karen Watson — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 17:54:37 +0000

I really prefer this style crimp cover to the split style. I rarely can get the split ones to match up perfectly, so they just don’t look right to me..sort of “cheap” looking. These are so smooth and professional looking, they give the piece a much more finished and quality “rich” look. Often, I will take my pliers and reduce the ends of these coils after the piece is finished, so they won’t slip and show the crimp at some point.

By: Carole Byers

Carole Byers — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 11:04:56 +0000

Hi Rena, I’ve recently signed up to your wonderful site and find so many inspiring ideas and posts. Your ideas for covering crimps are great and I always use wire guardians when I’m using Beadalon etc, so wondered if you have any ideas how to cover the crimps in this case. I love your idea of the large hole beads but don’t think they would work over guardians and again, the coils are a good idea but do you have any other suggestions?

I hate those pesky crimp covers! Using one at the start of the stringing is ok but I find judging the amount of space to leave at the other end for it to fit right is very hit and miss- mostly miss!

I would appreciate any suggestions you can offer for either alternate crimps or using crimp covers correctly. Thanks.

By: Tala

Tala — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 19:20:51 +0000

A really nice way to cover crimps!

By: Jeree P

Jeree P — Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:30:32 +0000

I just had a melt-down finding out that the rather expensive crimp covers I’d bought were no where near big enough to cover the darn crimps. No way was I going to buy another lot of crimps, so I just slid a small bead over the two ends of the wire looped around the clasp and super-glued it in place (after having to take two pairs of pliers to the glue tube that had stuck its own cap to itself!) Battered, glued, pinched and fed up, I found your site and your wonderful advice. A real light-bulb moment! Thank you so much!

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 15:10:43 +0000

very helpful, thanks!

By: Eileen Kerrigan

Eileen Kerrigan — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 08:57:48 +0000

Fabulous idea! Will definitely be using this one! Thank you!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 03:03:43 +0000

MadHatter Alice, Thanks so much for letting me know how helpful this idea is for you! The addition of your soldered jumpring is a wonderful touch! And cool that you already have a collection of coils to work with. 🙂

By: MadHatter Alice

MadHatter Alice — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:40:19 +0000

Thanks, Rena! I have coils made in many colors & sizes, but was only using them as beads & spacers. Never occurred to me to use them in this way! Sheer genius! I like to use a soldered jumping & put it on my wire before stringing back thru the crimp. That way I don’t have to worry about the jumpring opening or breaking. This will give a marvelous finishing touch to my pieces since I can match colors and finishes. Wonderful!

By: April @ Angel's Homestead

April @ Angel's Homestead — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 01:48:10 +0000

How pretty, I’ll have to show this to my daughter, she loves making things like this. Thank you so much for sharing with Saturday Spotlight last week. I hope you come by tomorrow to share more of your awesome creations!

April

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:28:43 +0000

Deb, thanks so much for letting me know JMJ is so helpful to you! I love to hear that. 🙂

Thanks to all for your kind comments and thoughts on this project!

By: Deb - StellaLumina/etsy

Deb - StellaLumina/etsy — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 14:17:09 +0000

Hi Rena, as seems to happen often when reading your journal, this clever and artistic technique comes just in time. I was about to use crimp covers on a four-strand bracelet and was just not satisfied with the look. I have been using wire spirals on a lot of my wirework recently, but I hadn’t thought of using them in this context. Thanks for sharing your wonderful solution! You’re the best!!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:20:42 +0000

Beautiful! Great tute also. Thanks so much. Fabulous blog! Linda

By: creativejewishmom/sara

creativejewishmom/sara — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:41:41 +0000

Gorgeous necklace! Thanks so much for sharing another fab jewelry making technique on Craft Schooling Sunday!

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 02:39:06 +0000

You always have the best tutorials. Thanks for sharing at Fluster’s Creative Muster. I’m looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

By: BeColorful

BeColorful — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:34:35 +0000

Another great and helpful hint from you. Thanks for sharing.
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By: ngnrdgrl

ngnrdgrl — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:35:43 +0000

Great tutorial, Rena! I’m really liking how that coil looks. Pinning this!

By: TheShadyPorch

TheShadyPorch — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 06:24:50 +0000

Great idea! It is true – necessity is the mother of invention! Your crimp bead looks very finished!

By: Laura@live-love-scrap

Laura@live-love-scrap — Sat, 02 Mar 2013 04:48:59 +0000

Love this idea- great tutorial. Really gives the piece a finished look!

By: Feral Turtle

Feral Turtle — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:40:58 +0000

What a great looking necklace. Excellent tutorial too. Pinning.

By: Crystelle Boutique

Crystelle Boutique — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:31:04 +0000

Oh my… that is so much prettier! Thank you so much for showing us how…! 🙂

hugs x
Crystelle

By: Virginia Donald

Virginia Donald — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:54:08 +0000

What a wonderful idea Rena. I ran out of bead and crimp covers and now with your clever technique I will be able to finish my creations with a professional edge. Thank you

By: Nancy Daivs

Nancy Daivs — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 19:43:18 +0000

Great! I only make jewelry for myself as it is a real talent that I don’t have but like piddling.

By: Mary Beth

Mary Beth — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 16:57:00 +0000

What a difference this crimp bead cover made in the finished look of your necklace. Such a clever idea!
Hugs, Mary Beth

By: Rose, that Jewelry lover...

Rose, that Jewelry lover... — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:14:04 +0000

Rena, you are genial again. I would never have thought of wiring around a knitting needle, but it obviously works! You do great demo’s!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:51:26 +0000

This is awesome. I hate bare crimp beads. Next necklace I make I going to try this. Thanks for sharing. I repined this on my pinterest tracysc6323

By: Leah

Leah — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 05:01:23 +0000

Great solution to bare crimp beads, I will have to make some crimp covers next time I string a necklace.

By: 'me'

'me' — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:37:11 +0000

thanks!!!

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 18:00:13 +0000

Thanks for showing how. Linda

By: Gail @http://biblelovenotes.com

Gail @http://biblelovenotes.com — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:22:44 +0000

I like this way of covering the crimp, and the necklace in your example is beautiful. Thanks for the tip.

By: Divya N

Divya N — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:22:08 +0000

Great Idea..thanks.One more idea, if we wrapped wire around a round nose pliers or a pokey stick we would get a cone, instead of a cylinder and the necklace with end up looking more graceful, esp if there is no extension chain and the crimp comes right at the closure.

By: The HOME GIRL

The HOME GIRL — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:26:36 +0000

What a cool idea! AND…what a pretty necklace you made! =D

By: Randi

Randi — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:53:06 +0000

Great idea … it really does look so much more polished and finished. Thanks for the tutorial.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 04:45:57 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Rena! This looks like a great tip for a more professional looking piece of jewelry!

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 03:21:27 +0000

Great tutorial thanks! I love beading and wirework and this DIY will come in very handy.

By: zoraida

zoraida — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:17:50 +0000

Great idea! This cover finishes off the necklace perfectly – neat and pretty with no ugly crimps showing. I don’t string but I do use a similar cover on the ends of my Viking Knit chains.

By: Rups

Rups — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:40:14 +0000

Beautiful idea.

By: Brooklyn Bead Goddess

Brooklyn Bead Goddess — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:27:43 +0000

Love this idea…thank you for sharing it with us!

By: carole

carole — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:25:48 +0000

What a great idea! I’m looking forward to giving this a try. Rena, thank you for the easy to follow tutorials.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:21:41 +0000

What a great idea. I will certainly be using this one. I need to find you on Pintrest………… Thanks again

By: Lynda

Lynda — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:34:59 +0000

Oooh, I’m going to definitely try this, Rena. Would be a great crimp bead cover up for a more substantial necklace, but also a nice bit of interest in the design!
Thanks for sharing.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:47:52 +0000

Welcome, Brenda! I’m so glad you’ve found us.

Thanks so much to all for your comments! 🙂

Cathy, that’s exactly how I came up with this idea – I had no crimp covers and no beads with holes of the right size to substitute as covers . . . and wire is always my go-to item when I need to “MacGyver” something.

One thing I especially like about using wire coils as crimp covers is that you can use any gauge and type of wire, and any diameter of mandrel, so you can always make crimp covers that are a perfect size and perfect style for your project!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 16:56:06 +0000

What a clever idea…on of those “Why didn’t I think of that?” moments for me – LOL I am always running out of crimp covers, but I’m almost NEVER out of wire. I plan to start using this technique the next time I’m in the studio! Thanks for sharing.

By: Sally V

Sally V — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:59:55 +0000

This is a great technique I plan to start using right away. Thanks so much for this, and ALL your wonderful ideas!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:14:04 +0000

This has a really clean and finished look to it. I had been stacking up large-holed beads to cover the crimp but sometimes they needed to be too much bigger than the beads in the necklace on the other side of the crimp and looked clunky. Using stacked-up jump rings looks sort of like this, but they flop all over the place.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:23:30 +0000

I had an epiphany recently and decided I was suppose to start making jewelry. I am finding out there is so very much that goes into this and I want to be the BEST at what I do and have to best to offer. I would like to say this website is very impressive and I really enjoy your ideas and help. I found your site on Pinterest, which I am so happy I did. I will be saving my money to be able to purchase your book, it is EXACTLY what I am looking for and need. Thank you