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Use a crimping tool with crimp tubes or beads to attach a clasp to beading wire for a secure, professional-looking finish.
Different sizes of crimps require different sizes of crimping tools. Use a micro crimping tool with #0 crimp beads and #1 crimp tubes. Use a standard crimping tool with #1&2 crimp beads and #2&3 crimp tubes. Use a mighty crimping tool with #3 crimp beads and #4 crimp tubes. Look for this information printed on the crimp and tool packages to assist you.
When crimping, be sure that the wires are parallel inside the crimp bead or tube. Place the crimp in the outer jaws of the crimping tool and squeeze gently so the crimp forms and oval shape. Place it in the inner jaws of the crimping tool and squeeze hard so it forms a crescent shape. Turn the crimp 90 degrees and place it in the outer jaws. Squeeze gently to fold and round the crimp.
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