Crimps with Fireline?

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I like to use Fireline, in preference to Softflex or whatever, but I have a problem positioning knots just where I want them, despite trying to guide them into place with a whatever. Can I use crimps instead? I've not tried it, fearing they would cut the line eventually.

TIA

Ken

roxan · Accepted Answer

I have not found crimps to work with FireLine since I use 6 pound test line. If the line were larger it might hold but I would be afraid it would cut or fray the line. Roxan

Carla · Answer

So far, I've only used the 14 lb., but I use it doubled even in seed beads. It makes knotting a breeze because I'm working with two strings instead of one. At the end of a string, I make a very tight square knot, add a size 15 seed (yes, both strands will fit through), then another square knot, and a clamshell around the bead and both knots.

Cheers, Carla

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vj · Answer

vj found this  in  from Ken Knecht  : ]I like to use Fireline, in preference to Softflex or whatever,  ]but I have a problem positioning knots just where I want them,  ]despite trying to guide them into place with a whatever. Can I  ]use crimps instead? I've not tried it, fearing they would cut the  ]line eventually. **so far** the crimps have not cut my Fireline. but i don't think it's a good idea to use it on the 4lb. there is a technique to get the knots where you want them, but i don't know how to explain it in words. ----------- @vicki [SnuggleWench] (Books)  newest creations:  ----------- I pledge allegiance to the Constitution of the United States of America, and to the republic which it established, one nation from many peoples, promising liberty and justice for all.

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