If you want to retain Beads in a certain position on your cord(wire or Supplemax clear Nylon) then you will need a crimp. If you wish to creat a loop in the cord and fix the end, you will need a crimp. They are small round pieces of soft metal with a hole through the centre. When squashed, the crimp grips the cord tight - stopping beads from passing it, or holding pieces of cord together.
What are the different types of Crimp?
Crimps come in different types and sizes - but there are mainly three types;
Crimp Tubes - small cylinders in different diameters. Typically Tube Crimps give the neatest finish.The manifacturer, Beadalon, make crimp tubes in4 sizes. See the table later.
Crimp Beads - Spherical metal balls with a hole through the centre - the most commony used type of crimp. Generally made in two sizes - see the table later.
'Torpedo' or 'Twist' crimps. These are like Crimp Tubes but have a helix cut into the outer surface. When flattened, they have a nice striped finish which can be a feature.
Crimps may be made from solid or plated Gold and Silver and alos in different colours - Black
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