Method of stringing beads and article thereof

Abstract

A low cost, crimpless method of stringing beads and article thereof. The method employs tight knots and twists in small diameter, triple strand nylon coated high toughness and high tensile strength austenitic stainless steel wire to retain clasps and position beads and jewels on the wire. The method is dependent upon the size and physical properties of the wire. It improves appearance, eliminates the use of crimping beads and tubes, does not require special tools and is adaptable to right handed, left handed and visually impaired persons.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates to a method of stringing beads and more particularly to a crimpless method and an article thereof.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]For thousands of years, jewelry has been treasured and has symbolized wealth and social status. Today, many fashion minded youth and adults enjoy jewelry making as a hobby, a source of income, and a means for reducing the cost of acquiring jewelry.[0003]Beads and bracelets are the most popular and widely used forms of jewelry. A variety of ornamental beads, charms, and pendants; clasps and tools for stringing beads are available in shops and on the internet. As used herein, “jewels” are intended to include such articles as beads, pearls, semi and semi-precious stones, pendants and charms.[0004]Jewels are strung on a variety of cords and wires, including, nylon cords, silk cords and beading wire. Cords and wires differ in diameter and strength. Stranded wire is preferred because of its strength, particula...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of crimping. It eliminates crimping beads and tubes and provides numerous other benefits over the prior art. One benefit is that it eliminates crimping and crimping covers. One other benefit of the invention is that it is easy to use. Another benefit is that it can be practiced by the visually impaired. Another benefit is that it does not require special tools. Another benefit is that it reduces the time and cost for stringing beads. Another feature is that it eliminates the exposed wire ends that scratch and annoy necklace owners. Another benefit is that it eliminates head pins.

[0009]The invention resides in its ability to eliminate crimping in jewelry. The method substitutes twists and knots for crimping beads and tubes. The method is based on a small diameter stranded austenitic stainless steel wire that is characterized by high tensile strength and ductility. In a preferred embodiment, the wire is a nylon coated stranded austenitic stainless steel nylon coated wire. One property of the wire is its tensile strength within a range of 285,000 to 305,000 psi. Another property is its high ductility.

[0010]An important feature of the wire is that small radii can be formed in the wire without over stressing or breaking the wire. This feature allows twists and knots to be located close to beads, charms, clasps and pendants and excess wire to be removed from knots and twists without unraveling the knots and twists. One benefit of this feature is that beads, charms, clasps and pendants can be accurately located adjacent to knots and twists in the wire. As will be later understood, the disclosed method of stringing jewelry is suitable for right and left handed persons.

Problems solved by technology

One drawback is poor reliability.

A second drawback is poor appearance.

A third drawback is wire breakage.

A fourth drawback is inconsistent results.

A fifth drawback is difficulty in accurately positioning crimping beads and tubes.

Heretofore, twists, knots and ties have not been popular on beading wire.

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