Magnetic Clasps (tube style) "How to attach with crimps"
The following example uses Soft Flex wire .019 gauge and a 6x6 magnetic tube clasp.
The beads are 8mm round magnetic hematite.
Tools required: crimping plier, micro cutters, chain nose plier (optional),
and silver plated crimps.
string 1 crimp onto the cord
pull the cord back through
the crimp
pull each end to tighten
place the crimp into the inner circle of the crimping plier
squeeze the crimp.
this will fold it over
now place the folded crimp into outer circle of the crimping plier
squeeze again! this will roll the crimp into a circle
now clip off the excess cord
with the micro cutters
pull the finished crimp into
the large hole of the magnetic clasp
string the other half of the magnetic clasp (small hole first)
place another crimp on your cord
hold the crimp in the jaws of crimping plier and press against the clasp while pulling the cord and squeeze. repeat the steps like before to roll the crimp