Crimp beads are small metal beads used to secure the ends of beading wire, creating clean, professional stops and connections in your jewelry designs. Flatten one with a crimping tool and it grips the wire firmly — the go-to finish for necklaces and bracelets strung on flexible beading wire.

Crimp bead FAQ

What are crimp beads used for? Crimp beads lock beading wire in place — typically at a clasp or the end of a strand — so your beads stay put and the finish looks neat and secure.

What's the difference between a crimp bead and a crimp tube? Both do the same job. Round crimp beads are quick and easy for everyday stringing, while crimp tubes offer a longer, more even crimp that some makers prefer for a cleaner fold.

What size crimp beads do I need? Match the crimp to your wire diameter — we carry sizes from 1.3mm up to 3.0mm, so a lighter wire pairs with a smaller crimp and heavier wire with a larger one.

Looking to craft and create clean finishes and stops on your jewelry designs? Well, you’re in luck! With our selection of crimp beads and crimp tubes, your designs are going to look fabulous. When used in tandem with the various crimp tools we carry; our crimp beads and tubes can help you create perfectly executed stops and separators for your jewelry designs. Whether you’re looking to refine your necklaces, waist chains or artisan bracelet designs our crimp beads and tubes have got you covered. They are essential jewelry making supplies for every leader's arsenal!

We carry various shades of crimp beads and tubes like silver and gold. Our gold and silver crimp beads and crimp tubes will give your jewelry designs a master artisan quality. You’re going to have so much fun with these colors and be able to mix and match different color styles to match all of your custom designs. Here at The Bead Chest, we understand all of your unique jewelry making needs so we, also offer crimp beads and tubes in sizes 1.3mm, 1.8mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, and 3.0mm.

Our many sizes of crimp beads and tubes work perfectly with our various crimper tools. Be sure to check out our Micro Crimp tool, our Standard Crimp tool, and our Mighty Crimp tool. Pairing our crimp tools with our crimp beads and tubes will help you achieve a highly stylized look in your jewelry designs. For earring drops and dangles, finish your beads on our head pins. We can’t wait to see your intricately crafted designs once you start incorporating Crimp Beads!