To open and close a bead stopper, simply squeeze the two loops, it will bend to open up the spring allowing you to slip your thread or wire in. Then release the loops to close the spring. The bead stopper will hold your work firmly in place stopping you from spilling any beads. The bead stopper will not mark or damage your thread or wire as long as you always open and close the spring and do not just try to pull your thread or wire out.
                       

You can use them to hold just one end of a strand whilst you thread on your beads and you can hold more than one strand in each bead stopper.





You will soon find other uses for your beads stoppers - use them to seal that small bag of beads and they make a great holder for your beading needles.

                                                                      

You can find these in my shop under 'Tools & Pliers' / Gadgets & Gizmos (Click to go there)