How to Attach a Clamshell End Cap Bead Tips to Beaded Necklaces & Jewelry

In this tutorial, we’re sharing all of our best tips on how to use our favorite jewelry finding - clamshell end caps! These shell-like bead tips create a simple closure with a polished finish and will keep your beaded jewelry secure.
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TIMESTAMPS:
1:00 Add the first clamshell endcap
3:12 Add a Jump Ring
4:10 Add the second clamshell endcap
6:21 Add a Lobster Clasp

[@aylariendeau5533]

Hi I came from KellyPrepsterStudio but this helps so much thanks 🙏🏻

[@loc2789]

This was the BEST tutorial I have found on YT. THANK YOU so SO MUCH. I was struggling girl, But now Im ready and excited!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙌🏽💖💖💖

[@SallyBarnacoat]

That’s the best demo I’ve seen!! Thanks so much

[@miapicarella5999]

Super helpful, thank you! 😊

[@VaniaAndrews]

Hi, I came from Kelly Prepster Studio #BEADBUDDIES This really helps, thanks a lot ☺

[@ployjh]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@tappingflamingo]

You can also tie a couple of knots, and feed them inside the clamshell instead of using a crimp bead. I’ve done this a lot for years, and have never had any of them come apart.

[@ryannedonovan6459]

How do I tie a secure knot in clear elastic cord?

[@tappingflamingo]

@@ryannedonovan6459 I actually have several videos showing how I do this. I just tie two overhead knots and slip them into the clamshell bead tip, close up the bead tip and it is secure. I’ve been doing this for over 30 years and I have yet to have anything break. I do this with my necklaces and my bracelets. I’ve even made earrings using the cording with the clamshell bead tips and knots.

[@felicianoantinero7778]

​@@tappingflamingocan u pin the video

[@tappingflamingo]

@@felicianoantinero7778 not sure if YT will let this link work on this comment, but here is a video of me making bracelets and I show what I mean. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ6beY2FjZ6EZ5Ysi=U8_yaROa_SjBnpyO

[@lindarpel]

Very helpful. Thank you so much. Do you have a particular brand that you were recommend for the classes that are rust-free and durable?

[@ncrollberg360]

The closed loop clam shells are what I always use. I use flex wire and knot it inside the clam shell. It's secure, and no crimp tube needed. Now I want to try a beaded strand connected to chain, but will the exposed clam shell at the connection look unfinished being at the front of the necklace?

[@NatNatNaaaaat]

Hi, thanks for the video :) Can you use beading wire instead with this method?

[@elizabethmurphy8368]

Can you also did this same process with wire or stretchy string?

[@Melissa.Corina]

Thank you so much!...Why did you stop making videos?

[@stanceworks7995]

my crimp bead becomes long when I press it so it doesn't fit nicely in the clamshell