arricraft 60 Pcs Brass Crimp Beads, Loose Rondelle Spacer Beads Metal Irregular Shape Crimp Charms Accessories for Bracelet Necklace Jewelry Makin...

Finally, a crimp bead that you can close with pliers. This brand is much easier to close than the other brands I have tried.

Doesnt work, impossible to close.

This is sooo much easier to use than having to use a crimpled bead then a cover. Only thing is, I needed to use a bigger tool with a longer handle as my hands aren't quite that strong, LOL! Works great now AND the most important thing is...I will re-order here soon! Great idea!

To the best of my ability to discern what's going on here, the bead itself is a pretty durable plated steel and the plug is a softer alloy whose purpose seems to be collapsing over and enveloping the stranded wire inside the bead that you're trying to secure. The little plugs are fitted in the beads extremely tightly, and the plating seems to give them a little extra staying-power. While I was nervous about the amount of force I was applying to the bead to get the plug to move, the bead exterior kept its shape, and I was slowly able to compress the plug enough to secure the stranded jewelry wire I was using. There seems to be ample material to complety fill the interior of the bead, because there was some plug material still mushroomed a bit on the exterior. (I'm on the fence about the need to file it down, so I can't speak to the long-term effects that might have on the integrity of the connection or finish). So, while it's a pretty novel kind of crimping/clamping bead, I'm really enjoying exploring it's pros and cons! I find it brings a bit of nerdy excitement to the studio!

Once you use these crimps you will never want to use regular crimps again! They are one step, no need to cover them! They look pretty from the start. Also they are so effortless to crimp. You dont need special tools just a regular flat tool, you going to fall in love with these!