Are you...
- using crimps that are too big for your project? I'm still learning, but I usually use 2x2mm crimp tubes with 0.015 wire. Measure them and see.
- making sure that the wires run parallel within the tube and that when it's folded over, you have one wire on each "side"?

Check out "Crimp Tube Handy Tip Video" on this site: http://www.artbeads.com/crimp-tube-ht-video.html

Crimp beads are very small metal beads that are designed to "crimp" (pinch) onto stringing wire to secure the wire (usually to a clasp) using a special pair of pliars made for crimping. Here's the tutorial video that explains how to use the crimp bead...

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

925 means that it is sterling silver. Sterling is 925 parts per 1000 pure silver, just like 14k gold is 14 parts per 24 parts pure gold. Hope that answers your question!

Cardboard, paper and certain dyes leach fumes that damage silver. Moisture is also a factor. Silver should be stored in a zip-seal bag in a wooden, stone or plastic box somewhere other than your bathroom. To protect it from perfumes and lotions, make it the last thing you put on in the morning, and the first thing you take off at night. If it is a piece you don't wear daily, wipe it down with a soft dry cloth before storing it to remove any body oils. Also be aware that things like rubber and latex will actually burn your silver, even through several layers of plastic, so keep them as far apart from each other as possible.

Eyepins act as a link. The "eye" part becomes a loop to attatch more to. Headpins are what you'd use to terminate that link.

The learning center has clear instructions on how to make a wire wrap loop. You will understand headpins once you see the video.

To link two components together.

I find that once I've added the crimp and the cable thimble, my bracelets can be too long...making the toggle un-toggle. You really need to figure the length of all this into your stringing. Also, bend your bracelet in a circle before you finish it to be sure it's not strung too tightly.

Some find them easier to fasten than the "Honey, can you help me with this?" spring-ring clasp. Even with my non-dominate hand I can manage a toggle.

It certainly can be a design element, there are some beautiful toggles available!

My understanding is that it's one and the same, but I'm not schooled in gold - so you might want to ask your local jeweler or find the answer online. GIA online is a good souce of info if you need a place to start your search.

Thank you for your inquiry. We do offer many different sized and shaped Chandelier Earring Components. You can view our selection at: http://www.artbeads.com/silver-components-earring-components-chandelier-forms.html. We hope this is helpful!