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Twisted Tornado Crimps

I bought some twisted tornado crimps yesterday at the Bead Mercantile Show, and I've actually managed to make two necklaces today that I've used them on.

They are different from standard crimp tubes in that they have a twist (duh) in them and in that you don't use crimp pliers with them. You just smush them all flat with your chain nose pliers, and they turn into a nice rectangle with a bit of a pattern. In theory the twist makes them hold better.

I've only used them with .14 21 strand Softflex, but I do like them for that. I'd had trouble with crimp tubes holding on that size Softflex and this does seem more secure. They do take a LOT of hand strength though.

Random comment overhead at the bead show yesterday from a bemused husband following his wife around: "Do they make beads without holes in them?"

Elise

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EL
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vj found this in rec.crafts.beads, from "EL" :

]"Do they make beads without holes in them?"

they're called marbles!

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vj

I have used those and thought them a bit rough around the edges -- what do you think?

Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." -- Counting Crows

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BeckiBead

They are a little sharp. In both of the pieces I've used them on, they abut a fairly large bead, which seems to minimize the problem. I really need to wear one of the pieces for a few days to see how it works.

Elise

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EL

Elisa -- let me know after you wear it if it rubs or not. I decided not to use them because i don't like sharp edges, and don't want to have to worry about them. Anywhere.

Becki "In between the moon and you, the angels have a better view of the crumbling difference between wrong and right." -- Counting Crows

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