Hi Barbara &/or Katie. My neighbor uses “split-rings”. They kinda look like tiny “keyrings” like you put keys on. Anyway, he refuses to use regular jumprings. The split-rings come in various sizes and colors, and you can usually get them anywhere jewelry suppies are sold. Also, there is a “must have” special pair of pliers made just for opening spit-rings, and they cost about the same as any other kind of jewelry pliers. They are well worth whatever they cost; saves your finger nails and your patience. I hope this was of some help. Good luck.

I seem to make things too complex!

I’m using 2 (2mm X 2mm) crimps next to each other.

I found some 14 ga (6mm) open jump rings at Weavegotmaille, but I haven’t received them yet. I probably should have ordered 16 ga.

Also, I haven’t received my 3.2mm crimp covers.

I never thought of using nail polish.

Next finishing project, I’ll add small beads between the crimp and wire guardian.

Bead Bandits are a really clever idea. It’s encouraging, that people are still trying to make crimps easier to work with.

This is my take on clipping wire, at the crimp bead.
When stringing on beading wire, there has to be a little extra beading wire, so the necklace can be coiled for storage.

If the end wire is threaded back though beads, and the extra “blank” wire is exposed, those beads could drop down and the cut end of the wire could be exposed. This could cause the wearer to get scratches.

I know there are people who say, cutting it at the crimp, could cause scratches!

Comments please!

Thanks!

Barbara Solomon

What a great idea!