It's important to use the right tool and the right crimps. We recommend the sterling silver and the gold-filled crimp tubes for the best results. You can use a flat-nose pliers to squeeze your crimp tubes, but a specialized bead crimping tool is the best to use. Remember, it is not necessary to squeeze too hard on the crimp tube when attaching it to the wire. The crimp tube is secured when there is no space between the wire and the inside of the tube. Squeezing too hard weakens the crimp. You can find more detailed information on crimping and the use of tools on the back of the package of our tools.

We also have a picture tutorial and a video tutorial on finishing crimp tubes. You can find these in our Learning Center via the following links:

http://www.artbeads.com/howtousecrto.html
http://www.artbeads.com/crimp-tube-ht-video.html

I start by measuring the wrist the bracelet is for. Then measure the beads & allow extra so not too tight. Baby arms can vary depending on size of baby, size of baby's wrist, beads & pattern.

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Thank you for your inquiry. The Vermeil extra large Champagne Bubble Cone (ISCN-0030) is curved at the end as indicated in the picture. We hope this information helps!

Use two chain nose pliers to open the ring as you would a traditional jump ring. Place your chain, charm or other finding onto the jump ring. While continuing to hold the left side steady, twist the right side back toward you a quarter-turn past the closed position. Begin to bring your jump ring into the closed position. As you twist back, very gently push the right side in just enough to make sure that the edges of the two ends make contact with each other. As you reach the closed position, you will hear a click. Gently twist the right side back and forth to align the two ends. There should not be a large gap between the two ends. Once the jump ring is closed, it is not meant to be opened and reused, as this could weaken the metal.

Our Sellers' Secrets section offers tons of valuable advice for jewelry designers, including tips on pricing and selling your handmade jewelry. You can find this section via the following link:

http://www.artbeads.com/sellers-secrets.html

There are several ways that you can use the Swarovski 4439 Square Ring. You can use beaded links, chain or wire to either link several Square Rings together or to incorporate one Ring into your design. For a simpler approach, you can slide a chain or other stringing material through the center, making the Square Ring a simple yet unique focal piece. If you would prefer the Ring to face completely forward, you can create a beaded bail or a chain bail to hang the Ring from your jewelry piece.

We carry a variety of soft flex wire in variety or prices. Please follow the link below to view our current collection:

http://www.artbeads.com/soft-flex-stringing-material.html

Delicas are Japanese seed beads. Miyuki Delica are known for their uniformity. Also, Delicas are more of a cylinder shape, whereas Tohos, for example, are more rounded.

Our size 8/0 round Tohos have approximately 350 beads per 8 gram bag.