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Old 03-24-2008, 07:44 PM
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Wire with (tornado) crimps is just what I do when I have beads with various sized holes. I used to use smaller crimps, but I think Pattye is onto somethiing with those tornados.

The only problem I ever have with wire is that the beads/pearls settle on them over time. Then a bit of wire is exposed at the top. That can be overcome by technique, I imagine-though I haven't solved it 100% yet......
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