The Beadsmith Basic Elements crimp beads can be used with jewelry cable and flexible wire. This package comes with crimps that are made to look more like a small spacer bead so your finished product looks perfect. These are very easy to use. The end of the beading wire is passed through a crimp; through a loop on your clasp or other findings; passed back through the crimp and then drawn taut. To use these properly you should also use flat nose pliers or crimping pliers. This will allow you to clamp the crimp or fold it onto the wire to hold it in place. The crimp will also act a stopper to prevent your beads from moving around. The crimps are consistent and uniform in shape and size with no sharp edges. That means no more snagging your sleeves and ruining your clothes! To prevent breakage and wonky looking beads determine the best size wire for your crimps. 1mm is great for thinner wire such as .007-014 2mm is ideal for medium .019 strands and 3mm is better for the heavier cables. If your crimps are breaking you probably have too much extra space inside. If you smash down and there isn’t enough wire inside to make the crimp clamp your bead becomes compromised and can break. We suggest using a larger diameter of wire or use a smaller diameter crimp bead. These jewelry making supplies help to create earrings can be used with necklace string or cord and can be used with beads for bracelets. Combined with beads for jewelry making and the proper wire for jewelry making and you will be able to complete any DIY design you can come up with. Show someone how much you care by making a personalized statement necklace or friendship bracelet. Handmade beaded jewelry pieces make great gifts for friends or loved ones for birthdays Christmas weddings graduation and other special occasions. Add this jewelry string to your crafting supplies today and unlock your artistic talents.