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John Bead  |  SKU: 26001401-194

John Bead Silver Coloured Wire Guardians 4x4mm (20 Pack)

£599 GBP
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John Bead Silver Coloured Wire Guardians 4x4mm (20 Pack) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.

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Extend the lifespan of your custom handmade neckwear and bracelets with the professional protection of the John Bead Must Have Findings Wire Guardians.
An absolute necessity for precision finishing work, these horseshoe-shaped micro-u-tubes are designed to shield your flexible beading wire from the constant friction caused by moving metal clasps and jump rings.
Crafted with a sleek, polished silver finish, each 4x4mm guardian acts as a rigid, protective channel. Simply thread your thread or multi-strand cable up through one side of the tube, loop it over the smooth curved top, and feed it back down the opposing side before compressing your crimp bead. This completely covers the wire at its highest-stress point, preventing fraying, snapping, and accidental breakage over time.
With 20 individual pieces supplied per retail-ready pack, this set is an essential investment for independent jewellery designers looking to elevate their production values, workshop instructors compiling professional kits, or hobbyists finishing special heirloom gifts.
Key Features:

  • Anti-Fray Cable Protection: Forms a solid horseshoe-shaped guard that isolates your beading wire from direct, abrasive contact with jump rings and fasteners.
  • Polished Silver Finish: High-shine silver colouring engineered to coordinate flawlessly with standard sterling silver chains, crimps, and cool-toned bead patterns.
  • Compact 4x4mm Geometry: Features a tiny profile that sits discreetly at the ends of necklaces and bracelets, ensuring a clean and streamlined appearance.
  • Easy to Thread: Pre-formed guide holes accommodate standard flexible multi-strand beading wires up to 0.019" or 0.024" thickness cleanly.
  • Artisan Benchmark Quality: Sourced directly from John Bead trade supplies, globally favoured by designers for exceptional uniformity, structural stiffness, and reliable plating.
Specifications:

  • Brand: John Bead
  • Product Code: 26001401-194
  • Type: Wire Guardians / Wire Protectors / Thread Loops
  • Shape: Horseshoe U-Tube
  • Dimensions: Approx. 4mm x 4mm
  • Finish: Silver Finish
  • Pack Size: 20 Pieces