Gimp wire is used not just to protect the threads from the sharp edges of bead holes but generally to protect stringing threads from metal loops jumprings fraying and to give the finished article a more professional look this wire is finely coiled with a very smooth and closely linked fine chain appearance it is very delicate soft and flexible to the touch most frequently used with silk threads and pearls mainly to finish off jewellery pieces between the crimp and the clasp andor other