Crimping Pliers

Do-It-Yourself Decorating

Beading Pliers

The final step is squeezing that crimp bead tight in order to hold the two pieces of wire in place, capturing the fastener in the loop. To accomplish this you use a special pair of beading pliers. You can find them in the beading section of a craft store as well. They have blunt ends that work perfectly for the job. Use your fingers to push the crimp bead tight up against the fastener loop (see the picture below). Then gently squeeze the crimp bead flat. Be careful - you can break the bead in two with too much pressure (I know from experience). Just tug on the loose ends of wire after you're done and that will tell you if it's tight enough.

Crimping Bead with Pliers