200 Tiny silver Plated Crimps (1.5mmX1.5mm)

Description

Silver Plated Crimps 1.5mm

Base metal tubing receives a thin silver electroplate coating that compresses smoothly without cracking, making these crimps responsive to plier pressure while maintaining their grip on fine wire. The 1.5mm cube dimension creates minimal visual interruption on finished pieces, allowing beadwork to remain the focal point rather than the mechanics. Each tube compresses into a flattened oval when properly crimped, distributing pressure across the wire’s diameter to prevent shearing or fraying at termination points.

• 200 tiny crimp beads per packet
• 1.5mm x 1.5mm cube profile before compression
• Silver-toned electroplated finish over base metal core
• Internal diameter accommodates 0.3-0.45mm beading wire (0.012-0.018 inch)
• Designed for use with flat-nose or crimping pliers

Thread these onto 0.35mm Tiger Tail when stringing small-holed gemstones like 4mm rounds, positioning one crimp before your clasp attachment and folding the tail wire back through three beads for security. The compact footprint works particularly well on floating illusion necklaces where crimps sit directly against transparent acrylic beads, creating the appearance of suspended stones without visible support. They also function as spacers between delicate chain segments in multi-strand bracelet designs, preventing tangling while adding subtle metallic accents that catch light without overwhelming seed bead patterns.

Compress using the second notch on dedicated crimping pliers for a rounded finish, or flatten with chain-nose pliers for a lower profile that slides easily under crimp covers. Wire should pass through twice—once in each direction—to create the loop necessary for secure attachment. The plated surface tolerates moderate handling but may show wear with repeated bending, so position crimps in areas protected by adjacent beads rather than at high-friction points. This packet size supports approximately 100 single-strand projects or 50 double-strand designs when accounting for practice crimps and occasional replacements.