What do I use to string my necklace? Wire? Seriously? How does that work? Well, I'll tell you and in my typical style, I'll tell you a lot! In fact, I'll tell you absolutely everything you ever wanted to know! Beading wire has a lot going for it. Find out what makes it different from the wire you just used to make earwires. I'll also show you how to choose the right wire and crimps to match.
Timestamps:
00:00 START
00:41 What's the wire difference?
01:31 Strand Count & what that effects
03:00 Wire Diameter
05:26 Crimp Sizes
07:00 Choosing the correct Crimp Size for your wire
08:45 How much wire are you getting on that roll?
09:10 Wire Colors
10:15 USA made wire companies
12:29 THE WRAP UP
Supplies:
Beading wire of your choice
Crimps of your choice
maybe a pair of readers...the print can be small
USA made Wire Companies:
Beadalon: https://www.beadalon.com/products/shop_by_product_wire.asp
SoftFlex: https://softflexcompany.com/beading-wire/
Amazon Affiliate links
(This helps out the channel!!!)
Crimp Tube Variety Pack Silver: https://amzn.to/3sBI2pR
Crimp Bead Variety Pack Gold: https://amzn.to/3wcL7id
Xuron Crimping Pliers: https://amzn.to/3cCvwAw
Beadalon 19 Strand .018" Bright Wire: https://amzn.to/3foClrq
Soft Flex 49 Strand .019" Satin Silver Wire: https://amzn.to/3udItqN
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