Mischelle,
I would recommend Beadalon in sizes 19 (.012") and 49 (.013"). Start
stringing the beads on with a piece of folded tape over the end (I
allow for 4" on each end for tying off the pieces, use French wire
on the cable ends where you attach to your clasp, loop back through
the first bead, tie a knot (yes, you can tie knots with both sizes)
and if the bead holes are large enough, push the cable back through
the second bead hole, then cut the cable with flush cutters. I use
G-S Hypo Cement to secure the knot.
If your bead holes are not big enough, you can tie off the knot
through a 2mm bead ball/quad bead etc. Choose your cable size based
on the weight of your beads. Leave a space of about one-two bead
widths for slack in the piece. This keeps your beads from buckling
and the drape is much nicer.
Also prevents breakage.
I’ve been using this product and stringing style for about 12 years
and have had very few problems. I think the crimp beads make
finished pieces look crafty and the crimp is usually what wears into
the cable to make it break.
Have fun and let me know if you have more questions.
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