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Wire Protectors & Bullion

Guardians of the cord ends: wire protectors and bullion from Rings & Things are just the jewelry findings to keep your ends from fraying.

The pre-formed channel on these innovative wire protectors (aka Cable Thimbles and Wire Guardians) prevents fraying on stringing cable and cord. It is usually placed where you make a loop to attach the clasp. Use with a crimp bead (or crimp tube), and before crimping, make sure your wires are not crossed. Choose from size 1 and size 2 wire guards (protectors) in several platings, plus gold fill and sterling silver.


Bullion (or French wire) was originally used to finish silk bead cord ends, primarily for knotted pearl necklaces. It attractively hides and protects the end of the cord. When using Bullion, you normally hide your knot inside or between the end pearl bead(s). French wire is now gaining popularity as an elegant way to finish/hide the exposed end loops of stringing cable (tigertail, Beadalon, Soft Flex, etc., also known as beading wire).

Using Bullion to Finish Beading Cable

  1. Start necklace.
    1. String a crimp bead onto your beading cable.
    2. Cut about 1/4" (6mm) of bullion. String this onto your beading cable. Pull up snug to the crimp bead.
    3. String a split ring, or the loop of your clasp, over the bullion. Or, you can add a jump ring to this spot later.
    4. Make a loop by going back into the crimp bead and gently pull the loop snug.
    5. Crimp the crimp bead.
    6. You may want to tuck the short end of your stringing cable into the last few beads.
  2. [String necklace or bracelet here ...]
  3. Finish necklace.
    1. String a crimp bead.
    2. String 1/4" (6mm) of bullion onto your beading cable. Pull up snug to crimp bead.
    3. String a split ring, or finding of your choice, over the bullion.
    4. Make a loop by going back into the crimp bead and gently pull the loop snug.
    5. Crimp the crimp bead and snip cord or feed the leftover cord back into end bead.

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  • Cable Thimble, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces) Cable Thimble, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)

    Cable Thimble, Sterling Silver (10 Pieces)

    $2.09
    To Use Wire ProtectorsString cable thimble onto cord.Loop cord back through other side of cable thimble.String clasp onto cord & thimble.Add crimp bead. Crimp securely.Green SilverAll our sterling silver items are nickel free. And this...
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  • Cable Thimble, Gold Filled (10 Pieces) Cable Thimble, Gold Filled (10 Pieces)

    Cable Thimble, Gold Filled (10 Pieces)

    $3.47
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Extra Heavy (Each) Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Extra Heavy (Each)

    Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Extra Heavy (Each)

    Beadalon
    $5.73
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead...
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  • Beadalon Silver Plated Brass French Wire, Medium (Each) Beadalon Silver Plated Brass French Wire, Medium (Each)

    Beadalon Silver Plated Brass French Wire, Medium (Each)

    Beadalon
    $5.75
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead...
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  • Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Fine (Each) Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Fine (Each)

    Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Fine (Each)

    Beadalon

    $6.11
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead...
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  • Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Heavy (Each) Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Heavy (Each)

    Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Heavy (Each)

    Beadalon
    $5.73
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead...
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  • Beadalon Silver Plated Brass French Wire, Fine (Each) Beadalon Silver Plated Brass French Wire, Fine (Each)

    Beadalon Silver Plated Brass French Wire, Fine (Each)

    Beadalon
    $5.75
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead...
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  • Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Medium (Each) Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Medium (Each)

    Beadalon Gold Plated French Wire, Medium (Each)

    Beadalon
    $6.11
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead...
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  • Beadalon Wire Guardians, Copper Plated, Size 1 (gross)

    Beadalon Wire Guardians, Copper Plated, Size 1 (gross)

    Beadalon

    $3.59
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Beadalon Wire Guardians, Gold Plated, Size 2 (72 pcs)

    Beadalon Wire Guardians, Gold Plated, Size 2 (72 pcs)

    Beadalon
    $9.71
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • How to Use Wire Protectors    String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together.  See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item.

    1/10, Silver-Filled Cable Thimble (100 Pieces)

    $11.76
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Beadalon Gold Plated Wire Guardians, Size 1 (gross)

    Beadalon Gold Plated Wire Guardians, Size 1 (gross)

    Beadalon
    $4.74
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Beadalon Wire Guardians, Silver Plated, Size 1 (gross)

    Beadalon Wire Guardians, Silver Plated, Size 1 (gross)

    Beadalon
    $4.58
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Beadalon Wire Guardians, Silver Plated, Size 2 (72 pcs)

    Beadalon Wire Guardians, Silver Plated, Size 2 (72 pcs)

    Beadalon
    $9.71
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Plated French Wire, Fine - Vintaj Bronze (Each)

    Plated French Wire, Fine - Vintaj Bronze (Each)

    Tulip
    $1.69
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead cord) at...
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  • Wire Protectors - Antiqued Brass Plated (gross) Wire Protectors - Antiqued Brass Plated (gross)

    Wire Protectors - Antiqued Brass Plated (gross)

    $4.54
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Wire Protectors - Antiqued Copper Plated (gross)

    Wire Protectors - Antiqued Copper Plated (gross)

    $4.54
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Wire Protectors - Gunmetal Plated (gross)

    Wire Protectors - Gunmetal Plated (gross)

    $4.54
    How to Use Wire Protectors String the cable thimble onto the cord.Loop the cord back through the other side of the cable thimble.String the clasp onto the cord & thimble.Crimp cording together. See Related Products links (below) for similar items and...
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  • Plated French Wire, Medium - Vintaj Bronze (Each)

    Plated French Wire, Medium - Vintaj Bronze (Each)

    Tulip

    $1.69
    Bullion, French Wire and Gimp Coiled from round (instead of flat) plated brass wire. Each package contains approx. 1 meter (about 3 feet). Use about 0.25 inches (6-7mm) bullion to attractively cover and protect the loop of silk (or other bead cord) at...
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