Learn how to attach a bead tip to thread. There are about three types of bead tips that open differently and some are easier to use than others. Bead tips are also called clamshells and calottes.
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materials used:
- WildFire green thread
- 11/0 toho seed bead - galvanized orchid
- yellow gold plated bead tip
- 10/0 toho seed beads - purple (I think the color is called grape)
- 8/0 generic imperfect inexpensive gold seed beads
tools used:
- nylon jaw pliers
- scissors
- bead stopper
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