these two 19-strand wires are NOT the same

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The video provides a concise and practical tip for crafters, addressing a common point of confusion when selecting beading wire and crimp beads. The clear visual demonstration and direct explanation make the information easily digestible and actionable.

Summary

The creator explains the difference between two types of Beadalon 19-strand beading wire, highlighting that they have different diameters (.024 inch vs .018 inch). This difference in diameter requires different sizes of crimp beads and tubes, and she advises viewers to check the specifications to ensure they match their chosen crimp beads.

Structure

1Introduction at Michaels
2Showing two Beadalon wires
3Explaining diameter difference
4Matching crimp beads to wire diameter
5Concluding advice

Original caption

Reporting to you live from @Michaels Stores ✨ If crimp bead and wire diameter sizing blew your mind, buckle up! These two 19-strand @Beadalon wires are NOT the same… they are actually different diameters and in turn, need different crimp bead or tube sizes. Be sure to check your specs on what you’re buying. For reference—I use the .015 diameter 19-strand wire for all of the necklaces that I show… based on personal preference and the size/weight of beads that I like to use. Hope that helps 💕 #beadednecklace #beadedjewelry #makeitwithmichaels #beadingsupplies #beadingtutorial

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Beadalon (ACTS): a brand of bead stringing wire. Removing it would change what happens in the video. Michaels Stores (APPEARS): a retail store. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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these two 19-strand wires are NOT the same 30 SECOND BEADING TIP

Transcript

I'm at Michaels and I brought my phone up on this basket to show you a little video. These two beading wires look the same. They're both 19 strand, but there's a difference. This is 0.024 inch diameter and this is 0.018 inch diameter. So the diameter is slightly different, which means of crimp bead and crimp tube that different. That one takes a 2 versus a 2, 3 versus a strand one. Versus the thicker strand one versus the thicker strand one takes a 2, 3 versus a 2, 3. Beading wire can be confusing, but you have to look at the specs and make sure it matches with the crimp beads that you're using. Hope that helps.