Crimps & Covers

Create fabulous beaded bracelets and handmade jewelry with crimps and covers from Hobby Lobby! We offer an array of jewelry findings that will help to make your next jewelry design look flawless.

Crimp beads and tubes are must-have beading supplies to finish off your pieces with a professional look. They will show off your craftsmanship and transform your accessories into semi-fine jewelry.

Paired with a crimping tool, you can conceal the ends of your necklaces and dangling earrings easily. Simply string beading wire with your chosen beads, and then add on a crimp tube and your preferred jewelry clasp. Then, thread the wire back though the tube going the other way, and leave a little slack for a loop that allows your clasp to move freely.

Next, use our handy crimping pliers to crimp the tube tightly against the wire. This is a two-step process, where the first notch of the crimp tool flattens the tube, and the second notch folds it up. Once the tube is secured around the jewelry wire, you can then add your crimp cover over the crimp and gently and evenly close it using the crimp tool or chain nose pliers.

Crimp covers look like metal beads when you are finished adding them, making your jewelry look luxurious and sleek. We offer them in silver-plated and sterling-silver finishes, as well as an 18K gold-plated finish. We also carry wire guards for reinforcement and cord crimps to seal off your jewelry ends.

Add our jewelry components to your bead box, along with a supply of lobster claps and toggles, so you will be ready to create anytime. From a pearl bracelet to a pendant on a cord, we’ve got the parts you need to make it exceptional!