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HOW DO I CRIMP?

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Step 1: Slide Soft Flex crimp tube on wire, Follow with clasp, Pull wire back through crimp tube

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Step 2: Straighten wires inside Soft Flex crimp tube (wire needs to lay side by side not criss crossed).

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Step 3: Use gentle compression to make a divot with "crimper"   

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Step 4: Should look like this image with divot   

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Step 5: Lightly Squeeze Soft Flex crimp tube with "rounder" multiple times until tight   

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Step 6: Cut excess wire with Professional Soft Flex Flush Cutter   

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Bead store: Every inch of Soft Flex beading wire is hand checked by our quality assurance team. Designer: Soft Flex beading wire has the broadest color selection.  Soft Flex Trios Variety Packs offer an opportunity to try several colors at once.
International: Soft Flex is the most trusted and recognized brand name for flexible beading wire - worldwide. Manufacturer: Soft Flex is the only stainless steel flexible beading wire that can be knotted, without weakened strength or breakage.  We offer excellent bulk wire pricing.