Originally Posted by pattye

Hi Nerida,

Here's what the tornado crimp looks like:

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It comes in several sizes to fit one's wire, including 14k yellow gold. I order them from Via Murano. I think Blaire mentioned she has used these crimps also.
The idea is that it has some grooves or something inside that grip the wire better, and that it can simply be flattened and will look somewhat decorative, instead of flattened and then folded like regular crimps.

Your baroque SS south amazing--can't wait to see in finished form!

I do put a "finishing bead" between the crimp and the last bead or pearl, to reduce abrasion, and draw attention away from the crimp.
Attachment 3385

Pattye
so many pearls, so little time

To order call 714-708-2687, fax 714-708-2827, or send an e-mail to pam@viamurano.com.

Hi Inge,

Didn't realize you used these crimps too! I couldn't get both attachments to download at the same time, agh!!

Pattye

[Caitlin]

(knotty)
Here's a list put out by Rio Grande about stringing materials.

http://www.pmc-conference.com/techre...gMaterials.pdf

That is a very interesting list and covers a lot of the same areas we have discussed in this thread. I learned something about nylon and polymers, esp.

Originally Posted by pattye

Hi Inge,

Didn't realize you used these crimps too! I couldn't get both attachments to download at the same time, agh!!

Pattye

Pattye, I don´t but I have seen the site (probably it was You, posting it and I thought they looked smashing, so I saved it for later use).

Inge

[knotty panda]

I'm pretty sure Blaire uses them.

[Nerida]

Thanks for the tornado crimp photos and link - I have managed to find them from an ebay seller. Ladies, I have just finished my first ever complete strand - will try to post the pics in the morning. Thankyou for your encouragement!

[Sueki]

Hello Nerida,
Congrats. and I can't wait to see the photos.....

[Pearl_dreams]

I've been using the tornado crimps for a few years as well. They really are the best I've found.

[Sueki]

I've searched and can't find the relevant posts, so am asking here; is Powerpro fishing line the same stuff as Powerpro beading thread ?
I bought the white Powerpro from Artbeads.com and am very impressed.
I needed very fine thread, but strong, for a particular project and it's worked a treat.
Now I'd like the moss green, but can only find the green from angling suppliers. If it's the same thing, I'll order some.

On crimps -- I don't really like using crimps, but sometimes only a crimp will do. The Twisted Tornado crimps from Via Murano are the most reliable. Of course, it doesn't hurt that Pam and Ira are very nice people.

If you're looking for a fabulous focal bead for a necklace, their Murano glass beads are faboo. Here's an old photo of some I've known and loved...



Cheers,
Blaire

[knotty panda]

This says "Braided Bead Cord." http://www.softflexcompany.com/Produ...000-1145543193

[Caitlin]

That Soft Flex PowerPro looks good. I did buy the .006 in a moss green fishing line 1500 feet of it. It is identical to the beading thread. It did not give off color when soaked like the yellow does.

Update: the red also runs, see example a few pages on. bead stores don't carry red or yellow. They carry the moss green and the white.

Suzanne Hye of Hye on Beads carries it too. I like her. She has a 100meter power pro in white too. for 15.95-that's about a $6 savings.

[Sueki]

Thanks Knotty and Caitlin,
I'll order the moss green fishing line and report back when I've tried it out.
I must say that, as a dedicated silk person, I tried the Powerpro in desperation as silk just didn't do the job required.
And I'm highly delighted with the results....
Thanks to all of you in the beader's club.
Will post photos. of the finished project when it's done. Which will be a while yet as I haven't got all the beads required.....

[knotty panda]

Let me know about the drape. I value your opinion.

[Sueki]

Hi Knotty,
O.K. then.
I've just finished a necklace, and I have to say that the drape isn't as nice as silk.
It's pretty good, but stiffer than silk. Silk has a softer, less rigid look and feel; silk definitely feels nicer around my neck.
But, I guess if a person didn't have experience of wearing silk strung beads, then the Powerpro is perfectly acceptable.
I will say that the Powerpro knotted very well - tiny, almost invisible knots, placed exactly where I wanted them, and very neatly.
I will definitely be using it again as it is perfect for the spacer beads with tiny holes, and for something I have in mind which will require strength.