When exactly do you use #1 crimp tubes? I attempted to use them last night and had trouble with finishing my bracelet (the crimp tube kept on sliding into the other bead and I was unable to crimp it). Please help!

I'm sorry I can't help!  I don't know, I use twisted tornado crimp beads...I never got the hang of regular crimps.  I'm sure one of the folks here can help though..good luck!

 I'm with Audrey--regular crimps can be a pain, so I've converted to the tornado crimps and they are AWESOME!!!! 

Alyssa 

I know exactly what you mean :)  my solution is to use several of the crimp beads so that the nearest bead fills up with them so -  the one you want to crimp won't slide down when you try to crimp it!  I hope I explained that well !!?!   Good Luck!  Barbara

Hi Whimbeader,

I assume you mean crimp beads/tubes size 1x1 mm. (1mm. long x 1mm. wide) when you said #1 crimp tubes.

This particular size of crimp bead cannot be used to finish off the ends of necklace or bracelet because it is TOO small (you need at least 2mm.x1mm. or 2x2mm. which is a standard size for most jewelry). However, you can use this 1x1mm.as stopper when you make necklace that needs spacing and expose the wire.

You may also have to give a bit more information, it will help a lot more to understand. 

 Hope this helps.

Jack.

Could you explain twisted tornado crimps to me? I have seen them in my magazines. They look interesting. Are they better than regular crimps?

Can you use twisted tornado crimps on any kind of wire?

Here's the information about tornado crimps on the Via Murano site.

Hope it helps!

Lindsay 

You assumption is correct. When you say stopper, are you referring to using them on illusion necklaces?

Hi Whimbeader,

whimbeader:

You assumption is correct. When you say stopper, are you referring to using them on illusion necklaces?

Well, yes and no. Yes I mean you can use this tiny crimp bead as stopper for most beading wire such as soft flex, soft touch or beadalon. No, I will not recommend you to use with illusion cord only because doesn't matter how careful you are when you squeeze it, it will eventually cut the cord because of its sharp edges.

The tonardo or twisted crimp bead looks like this: http://beadbyus.com/ss3011-2x3t.html

Hope this helps.

Jack.