When making a necklace or bracelet from a cord, getting a nice finish can often be tricky. This article will show you how to use a cord crimp to give your jewelery a professional looking finish.
Step 1
Align the cord crimp with the end of the cord. Make sure you trim the cord to the correct length before you begin.
Step 2
Use pliers to secure the end of the cord in a cord crimp. Choose jeweler's pliers with flat (not knurled) points or cover the ends so that you don't make a pattern of little dents.
Step 3
Check that it is securely fastened.
Step 4
Place another crimp on the opposite end of the cord just as you did the first one.
Step 5
Attach the clasp. There are many types of clasps available. Some have two parts of which one part must be attached to each cord crimp, while others are just a simple clasp which you attach to one cord crimp and then fasten to a jump ring attached to the other cord crimp.
Step 6
Put your jewelry on and you're done!
