FAQ
- Which basic materials do I need to start creating simple design pieces?
- Do I have to follow a specific sequence when stringing?
- Which types of threads should I use for which designs/techniques?
- Which types of wires should I use for which designs/techniques?
- What do I have to do if a crimp bead breaks?
- Why does a crimp bead break?
- What are the standard lengths for necklaces?
- How many beads do I need for a necklace or a bracelet?
- Which thread do I use with which crimp beads or crimp tubes?
Which basic materials do I need to start creating simple design pieces?
A starter kit includes the following:- Creative Instruments
- Side cutters
- Flat-nose pliers
- Round-nose pliers
- Scissors
- For intermediate level: crimping pliers
Material
Creative elements, like SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, threads, wires, crimp beads, clasps, split rings, jump rings... The material that is necessary totally depends on your own selection and on the design piece you want to create.
Do I have to follow a specific sequence when stringing?
There are techniques, which require a certain sequence in order to successfully create the design piece (e.g. alignment according to sizes or cuts). However, there are other techniques for which no strict sequence has to be followed. Simply follow the steps in the instruction, which indicate whether a strict order is required or not.Which types of threads should I use for which designs/techniques?
Information concerning the type and thickness of thread is usually provided in the instructions.For creating your own design, the following information should help: Nylon thread is used for beading figurines and rings because it is very flexible compared to tiger tail. It is also used for stringing and making necklaces or bracelets. In general, 0.25 mm nylon thread is perfect for most SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, as it also goes with the smallest 3 and 2 mm beads. For this reason it can be used across a wide range of designs, as well as for beading patterns. Elastic thread is used mainly for bracelets, but also for necklaces without fasteners. In these designs elastic knots will secure the beads safely. Tiger tail, available in different platings to suit any individual design, is used for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and designs where visible thread is desirable. The thickness of the thread depends on your design and the bead sizes used. The color of the wire should be chosen to match the color of the beads when following techniques that interweave the wire into the design piece and leave the wire on show. Use a nylon-coated wire for design pieces worn directly against the skin. If you are working with larger beads or pendants with bigger hole sizes and the piece becomes heavy, it is advisable to use a thicker thread or to double it up to increase stability and longevity. Generally speaking, the bigger the size of bead, the thicker the diameter of wire or thread. But also consider that sometimes the thread has to go through beads several times.
Which types of wires should I use for which designs/techniques?
Information concerning the type and thickness of a wire is usually provided in the instructions. For creating your own design and for different wiring techniques, various wires with different diameters and platings may be required, depending on the design, the hole sizes and the technique.What do I have to do if a crimp bead breaks?
If a crimp bead breaks after crimping, please carefully remove the broken parts of the crimp bead with the help of a pair of flat-nose pliers.Please pay special attention when removing the broken crimp bead from a nylon thread or a nylon-coated thread, as the broken parts can have sharp edges, which may cut through the threads.
Why does a crimp bead break?
There are different reasons for a crimp beads breaking when using crimping pliers: The size of the crimp bead does not correspond to the size of the indentation of the crimping pliers. It is important to ensure the size of the crimping beads corresponds with that of beads and pliers before purchase.The incorrect position of a crimp bead in the indentation of the crimping pliers may also cause the crimp bead to break.
What are the standard lengths for necklaces?
Necklace |
Length |
Choker/Collier |
40-45 cm |
Princess |
60-65 cm |
Sautoir/Queen's length |
80-100 cm |
How many beads do I need for a necklace or a bracelet?
The number of beads needed for a design depends on each individual design and the size of the chosen beads. The information in the following table provides a useful guideline.Article |
Size |
Quantity |
5301 |
3 mm |
40 |
4 mm |
27 |
|
6 mm |
17 |
|
8 mm |
13 |
|
10 mm |
10 |
Which thread do I use with which crimp beads or crimp tubes?
You can use crimp beads or tubes on many different threads like tiger tail or nylon thread. Be careful when using crimp beads on nylon thread, as the sharp edges of the beads may cut through the thread. For finishing strands, use crimp beads that are big enough to allow the thread to go through several times. Whether to use crimp beads or tubes depends entirely on the look you want to achieve in your individual design piece.
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