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Beads & Crimp Covers
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Keep up with the latest styles of western (and costume) items using these beads and crimp covers we've specially selected for miniatures use. Use beads on string, round leather lace or wire to craft bridles, headstalls, breastcollars, fringes, and costume and accessory items.
Use spacing, color, shape and size of beads to easily create unique patterns! For more information and ideas on how to use beads to assemble various mini tack items, check out our Beads & Conchos Brochure.
Be sure to check out the previews linked to the little 
icons, for photos showing size references on a model.
All items on this page are shown at approximately 200% size.
O.D = Outer Diameter
I.D. = Inner Diameter
Bead Size is a reference to beading wire and bead sizes.
Bead Reamer – opens up beads to more easily string them.
Once you've decided what material you'll string your beads on (leather, string or wire) and determine how you want your beads to be arranged, add a touch of glue where you want each bead to rest, then slide the bead over the glue, one by one. All round beads shown here are "crimp" style beads, and may be set with a pair of crimping pliers.
Please note that crimping beads into place takes practice, and can mar the beads or result in a more uneven look and placement than using glue.
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| Previews | Description | Fits up to... | Length | O.D. | I.D. | Bead Size |
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BD208s – $1.25/50 Micro Round Bead – Silver Plate |
22ga Wire .5mm Lace/Thread |
.042" 1.1mm |
.056" 1.4mm |
.031" .8mm |
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BD208g – $1.25/50
Micro Round Bead – Gold Plate |
22ga Wire .5mm Lace/Thread |
.047" 1.2mm |
.056" 1.4mm |
.031" .8mm |
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BD217s – $1.25/25 Barrel Bead – Silver Plate |
20ga Wire .5mm Lace/Thread |
.058" 1.5mm |
.075" 1.9mm |
.045" 1mm |
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BD217g – $1.25/25
Barrel Bead – Gold Plate |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.069" 1.8mm |
.078" 2mm |
.051" 1.3mm |
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BD217c – $1.25/25 Barrel Bead – Copper Plate |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.069" 1.8mm |
.078" 2mm |
.051" 1.3mm |
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BD217k – $1.25/25
Barrel Bead – Gunmetal Black |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.069" 1.8mm |
.078" 2mm |
.051" 1.3mm |
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BD320s – $2.00/10
Faceted Bead – Sterling Silver |
20ga Wire .5mm Lace |
.097" 2.5mm |
.077" 2mm |
.032" .8mm |
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BD320g – $3.25/10
Faceted Bead – Gold Filled |
20ga Wire .5mm Lace |
.097" 2.5mm |
.077" 2mm |
.032" .8mm |
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BD25s – $1.35/20
Corrugated Round – Silver Plate |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.061" 1.5mm |
.094" 2.4mm |
.048" 1.2mm |
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BD25g – $1.35/20
Corrugated Round – Gold Color |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.061" 1.5mm |
.094" 2.4mm |
.048" 1.2mm |
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BD26s – $1.50/10
Large Corrugated Crimp – Silver Plate |
1/8" Lace 1mm Lace 2x |
.146" 3.7mm |
.094" 2.4mm |
.078" 2mm |
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| BD26g – $1.70/10
Large Corrugated Crimp – Gold Color |
1/8" Lace 1mm Lace 2x |
.146" 3.7mm |
.094" 2.4mm |
.078" 2mm |
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| Notes:
Exact dimensions may vary on the smaller beads. BD217s runs a bit smaller than the other colors. BD25 Corrugated Beads also fit 1/16" flat lace. BD26 Corrugated Beads are very hard: use regular pliers instead of crimp pliers if using as a crimp bead. BD26 are most useful if slightly flattened to an oval shape, to use for a "slider" to hold reins together, or for fastening loops or larger decorating projects. BD320 is not a "crimp" type bead. |
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These tubular beads can be used to create the classic "ferrule bridle look. Combine ferrule beads with round beads and/or crimp covers to make stylish patterned beaded sections on bridles, halters, breastcollars and accessory items.
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BD401s – $1.50/20 X-Small Ferrule – Sterling Silver |
22ga Wire Thread/Floss |
.039" 1mm |
.045" 1.1mm |
.024" .6mm |
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BD402s – $1.50/20
X-Small Ferrule – Sterling Silver |
22ga Wire Thread/Floss |
.072" 1.8mm |
.045" 1.1mm |
.024" .6mm |
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BD411s – $1.25/25
Small Ferrule – Silver Plate |
22ga Wire .5mm Lace (snug) |
.05" 1.3mm |
.031" .8mm |
.052" 1.3mm |
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BD411g – $1.25/25
Small Ferrule – Gold Plate |
22ga Wire .5mm Lace (snug) |
.05" 1.3mm |
.031" .8mm |
.052" 1.3mm |
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BD423s – $1.90/10
Ferrule Bead – Sterling Silver |
18ga Wire .5mm lace |
.119" 3mm |
.061" 1.5mm |
.044" 1.1mm |
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BD565s – $1.25/25
Twist Ferrule – Silver Plate |
22ga Wire .5mm Lace |
.26" 6.6mm |
.059" 1.5mm |
.051 .8mm |
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BD584s – $1.75/10
Rope Ferrule – Silver Filled |
18ga Wire 1mm Lace (snug) |
.119" 3mm |
.078 2mm |
.044" 1.1mm |
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BD120s – $1.60/10
Ferrule Bead – Sterling Silver |
16ga Wire 1mm lace |
.085" 2.2mm |
.075" 1.9mm |
.051" 1.3mm |
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BD120g – $2.50/10
Ferrule Bead – Gold Filled |
18ga Wire 1mm lace (snugly) |
.09" 2.3mm |
.065" 1.7mm |
.049" 1.2mm |
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| Notes:
BD565s is not a "crimp" type bead, and can very hard on tools if you try to cut them to make them shorter. Gold Ferrule Beads tend to run a little snugger than Silver of the same bead. |
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These rounded "C"-shaped beads are designed to be used to cover up a regular crimp bead on jewelry, that may not look so great. However, we found they are also very useful for model horse tackmaking to use as crimp fasteners for leather ends to create loops, as well as allowing you to add "beads" to an item that is already made without having to disassemble it!
A crimp cover fastened loosely can also work as a "slider".
Small crimp covers work quite nicely to place over where the mouthpiece of a bit would be, to add extra dimension, allow for a bit to be more easily located in the corners of a model's mouth, as well as provide a bit more surface area for sticky wax to better adhere.
To add a bead to a bit shank, put a little sticky wax inside the bead, then arrange it in place and gently crimp it for a secure hold, using needle-nose or crimping pliers. The wax helps keep the bead in place until you can get it crimped on.
Some bit styles may need to have the "mouthpiece" portion trimmed for a crimp cover to fit.
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BD824s – $1.50/.73gm (approx.25) Crimp Cover – Silver Plate |
18ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.094" 2.4mm |
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BD824f – $1.50/.73gm (approx.25) Crimp Cover – Steel Color |
18ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.094" 2.4mm |
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BD824g – $1.50//.73gm (approx.25) Crimp Cover – Gold Color |
18ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.094" 2.4mm |
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BD824c – $1.50/.73gm (approx.25) Crimp Cover – Antique Copper Color |
18ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.094" 2.4mm |
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BD824k – $1.50/.73gm (approx.25) Crimp Cover – Gunmetal Black Color |
18ga Wire 1mm Lace |
.094" 2.4mm |
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BD832s – $1.50/20 Crimp Cover – Silver Plate |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace+ |
.126" 3.2mm |
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BD832f – $1.50/20 Crimp Cover – Steel Color |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace+ |
.126" 3.2mm |
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BD832g – $1.50/20 Crimp Cover – Gold Color |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace+ |
.126" 3.2mm |
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BD832c – $1.50/20 Crimp Cover – Antique Copper Color |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace+ |
.126" 3.2mm |
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BD832k – $1.50/20 Crimp Cover – Gunmetal Black Color |
16ga Wire 1mm Lace+ |
.126" 3.2mm |
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| Notes:
A pair of bead-crimping pliers is recommended for use with Crimp Covers Crimp covers can be used on both round and flat leather laces. |
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