Crimps as rivets

[caroleallen]

Has anyone ever used silver crimps as tube rivets?

[Di Sandland]

Carole, from one who has yet to use rivets (but who loves the look) wouldn't they be a bit, er, tiny? Feel free to shoot me down in flames cos I know nuffink!

[Lindyloo]

I asked that very question to a lady in a bead shop the other day. She said she thought they would split. But the ones she had were very thin. I don't see a problem if they are a bit thicker though. It's just tube afterall isn't it? I'd be interested to know if you succeed.

[Di Sandland]

That's what I meant by tiny, I suppose fragile would be a better word.

[mizgeorge]

Yes!
And they worked just fine. They were good quality fairly thick walled crimp beads though. And I suspect they worked out more expensive than just cutting a bit of tube. My only problem was that even a 3mm crimp was a bit too short for what I wanted to achieve - especially as I like to curl the edges of my rivets a little bit.

[kymbi]

I've used some good quality 3mm crimps and they were fine - I found it easier to use the crimp than cut my tubes down to that size.

[EmmaRose]

Yes fine as long as they are silver and not too thin (practice first they are cheap )
Em

[caroleallen]

Thanks peoples. I want to use them with aluminium and thin silver, so I think I'll give em a try.

[Ominicci]

Wow what a fantastic idea!!! I have only done riveting a couple of times and was not happy with the results. Since then I have bought a riveting hammer as I think the one I was using was a bit big...