Crimp beads are small, soft metal tubes or bead-shaped components used in jewellery making to secure beading wire and prevent beads from falling off a string. They are made of a soft metal like plated copper and come in various sizes and finishes to match different types of beading wire. To use a crimp bead, wire is threaded through the crimp and a clasp, then the wire is brought back through the crimp bead, and the bead is flattened with pliers to create a permanent, secure hold.
