Crimp beads Ø 1.5 x 1.5 mm, metal, pack of 100

Crimp beads Ø 1.5 x 1.5 mm – for fine jewellery connections

These metal crimp beads secure jewellery wire, nylon thread and other cords. At 1.5 x 1.5 mm, they are small enough for fine, delicate jewellery. The 100 pieces are enough for smaller projects or for topping up your stock. They come in four colours: gold, silver, black and copper. Choose your colour from the options.

Crimp beads are small, tube-shaped beads. You press them firmly onto the wire with crimping pliers. This keeps beads in place and lets you attach clasps to the end of the thread. They are also handy for repairs, for example when a clasp has come loose.

How to attach a crimp bead

Thread the bead onto the wire and pass the wire through the loop of the clasp. Then take it back through the bead. Pull the loop snug, but leave enough room for the wire to move easily. Place the bead in the crimping pliers and squeeze it firmly. Then give the clasp a gentle tug: if the bead holds, the connection is secure. Trim the wire end short, or thread it through one or two more beads.

Which colour and size?

Choose a colour that matches the wire and clasp so the bead stays discreet. Black or copper-coloured beads, on the other hand, add a deliberate accent. The bead must suit your wire: it passes through twice as soon as you form a loop. For thicker wire, larger crimp beads are available in this range.

Crimp beads 1.5 x 1.5 mm product details

• Size: Ø 1.5 x 1.5 mm
• Shape: tube-shaped
• Material: metal
• Contents: 100 pieces
• Colours: gold, silver, black, copper

You will also need: crimping pliers, jewellery wire or nylon thread, side cutters