Crimp bead/knot covers are used in jewelry making to hide knots and other crimped connectors. These are decorative metal C-shaped devices, designed to cosmetically improve the appearance of hardware and techniques used to secure various portions of the necklace or bracelet strand together.

Inside a bead store there are so many pretty beads. But without focus, you could buy out the store and then have no idea how to start with a jewelry project. Here are some things to keep in mind when picking beads for jewelry projects.

If you are an avid beader, you are likely acquainted with the expenses involved in this addicting hobby. The beads and other supplies that are necessary to create beaded works of art can be quite high. One way to trim expenses is to make the tools if you can. One tool that can easily be made is a beading loom. Learn how to make a seed bead loom and save your money for purchasing more beautiful beads to use on your new loom.

Chain link is a strong connection piece that can be used for swing sets, bike chains or a tie down piece for your truck. It can be made with various grades of metal and is used in projects as small as delicate jewelry or as big as heavy construction. With a little practice, the process of making the links will become a natural and a quick process.

Making a beaded watch band is one of the simplest projects and a great place to start your journey into jewelry making. It has as many possibilities as the imagination can create and allows you to add that special flair to your day-to-day outfits.