STOP your Stretch Bracelets from Breaking!

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  • Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
  • If you’re new to making stretch bracelets or have had the unfortunate incident where they have broken in the past you are in the right place. I have done this technique over and over again with great results. In this video I am going to take you from start to finish with how I make stretch bracelets that stay put!
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  • @TinyOakJewelry
    @TinyOakJewelry 11 місяців тому +17

    You probably just saved me a lot of embarrassment. I've always been skeptical about stretch bracelets and now I realize the mistakes I've been making. I haven't had any disasters yet, but I was about to release a large new line and they almost certainly wouldn't have lasted long. Thank you!

  • @Jackie-p1z
    @Jackie-p1z 6 місяців тому +15

    Thank you for this video. I used to string beads as a kid, it was a fashion statement back in the days. Now, that I am 73 years of age, I would like to start again, but was afraid my elastic would break. Thanks to you I can start making bracelets again!

  • @dorisdybowski3110
    @dorisdybowski3110 Рік тому +17

    I am 73 and learning to bead for a local school's "Santa's Workshop" and ready to take the plunge! Thank you for this information..you are very talented. 😉😊

    • @TinyOakJewelry
      @TinyOakJewelry 11 місяців тому +1

      You're going to love beading!

  • @judyandersen4999
    @judyandersen4999 День тому

    They are brilliant I never thought of keeping my thread connected to the real while I beat it and use that as a beat stop You're brilliant

  • @hollerinwoman
    @hollerinwoman 10 днів тому

    Thank you! That was a very clear explanation and I could see everything you did. Super idea on how to do the knot. Now on to making stretch bracelets!😍

  • @melissadoucette278
    @melissadoucette278 9 місяців тому +9

    Hi Kat!! This is the best video on stretch bracelets that I have ever seen! I shy away from these bracelets cuz 1 time my customer tried hers on and it broke but it was a very very old elasticity so I assume that is why it broke! I especially love your doubling of the cord! I myself have elonga in colors and in black and white.8mm close enough to yours! I really really appreciate your time and sharing your tips and tricks with us! This has helped me out tremendously as I’m now going to make a holiday stretch bracelet!! Many hugs 🤗🤗🎄🤗and many thanks 😊 from Melissa aka Made With Love 💜By:Mel from South Florida!!

  • @kathyadams6230
    @kathyadams6230 Рік тому +34

    I notice you did not suggest pre-stretching the cord. Is that not necessary with the Opelon?

  • @babydoll787ch
    @babydoll787ch 10 місяців тому +7

    What an amazing way to make a stretch bracelet! Absolutely love it will try this next time i make a stretch bracelet❤

  • @susanmariamooney2574
    @susanmariamooney2574 Рік тому +8

    This was the best video I’ve seen on knot tying for stretch bracelets. Thanks!

  • @dcj9745
    @dcj9745 Рік тому +22

    I've never seen a stretch bracelet finished that way before! I like it!

  • @bibireber5115
    @bibireber5115 7 днів тому

    Very thorough and informative. Thank you~

  • @vidyasamaroo5783
    @vidyasamaroo5783 4 місяці тому +3

    Best instructions to make and secure a stretch bracelet. Thank you.

  • @ctconn35
    @ctconn35 Рік тому +6

    Thank you for sharing, that’s my worse fear them breaking❤

  • @myraware3231
    @myraware3231 10 місяців тому +2

    I love the way you do bracelets.

  • @KristieHeathWhite-d8t
    @KristieHeathWhite-d8t 11 місяців тому +2

    I enjoyed watching your video and cannot wait to make my next stretch bracelet! You are a great teacher and I learned a lot about knotting and gluing.

  • @kathieliess4634
    @kathieliess4634 10 місяців тому +2

    Good job Kat ! Very clear !

  • @iz8929
    @iz8929 5 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this clear video! I've tried this today but realized that I need a bead with large enough hole to hide that knot.

  • @berthalamont8133
    @berthalamont8133 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks so much, my bracelets kept coming apart and I couldnt figure out what I was doing wrong, but I guess it might be the glue or how long I let it dry for, I am guessing the later was my problem. I appreciate it so much for taking away my stress. I have 34 to make so I want to make sure it is secure before I give them out. Blessings

  • @sToritimewithTori
    @sToritimewithTori 2 місяці тому +1

    Love the details and visuals! Excellent video! ❤

  • @jillelainejones
    @jillelainejones Рік тому +1

    It’s a lot of work to make sure they don’t break. I want to start adding these types o bracelets to my Shoppe. I did not want any breakage. Thank you for this

  • @thegothicshop
    @thegothicshop 11 місяців тому +1

    This is the best bracelet video I've seen! My daughter found my beads and make several bracelets, I broke mine within 2 days :( I thought it was the knot that I'd done, watching videos.... but the single elastic broke. I bought the 0.5mm elastic over 10 years ago, I don't know if it weakens over time (I have loads!!). But the idea of double stringing is great. She'll be selling some bracelets for fundraising, so I don't want them to break. Thanks for really useful video!

  • @diannegarrett852
    @diannegarrett852 2 місяці тому

    Great lesson, thank you. Now I'm keen to try and get that stretchy bracelet secure.

  • @jamiejohanson7137
    @jamiejohanson7137 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much! I am so glad I found your site! Making bracelets for troops and you saved me hours of having to redo bracelets because of the wrong type of knots and glue,

    • @ooohlaa13
      @ooohlaa13 15 днів тому

      may I ask what you mean by making for troops? Sounds nice.

  • @gerianneblier7400
    @gerianneblier7400 Місяць тому

    VERY nice!!! I've been doing something similar, but your method is even better, for it is more efficient and even easier than mine. I used all the same products and tools, but my HOW was not the same. Thank you for this clear and consise video - I will be using your method from now on, and look forward to seeing your other videos.

  • @andimarl3y
    @andimarl3y 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the awesome video! 🙂 Fun to watch and learn!

  • @mspader8
    @mspader8 Рік тому +5

    Very helpful, thank you! 😊

  • @mrnordlie
    @mrnordlie 7 місяців тому +1

    Best idea I have seen!

  • @ashleyanderson3900
    @ashleyanderson3900 6 місяців тому +1

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS!!!!!

  • @veralindqvist3944
    @veralindqvist3944 Рік тому +3

    Thank you this is so helpful! Subscribed.

  • @sandradanforth8524
    @sandradanforth8524 7 місяців тому +1

    Great idea. Thanks 😊

  • @suehenry299
    @suehenry299 4 місяці тому

    Best instructions I've seen thanks so much ❤

  • @secondrileytwin
    @secondrileytwin Рік тому +3

    I hate stretch cord because of trying to knot it this video was outstanding! Thank you!

  • @delmywelsh7803
    @delmywelsh7803 3 місяці тому

    Thanks, you are so delightful & detail

  • @sentimentaldecor2694
    @sentimentaldecor2694 Рік тому +4

    What is the fabric on your table? Does it help the beads from rolling away? Is it felt?

  • @honeybeejourney
    @honeybeejourney 4 місяці тому

    Thanks. I will try this.

  • @travelswithdebbierandy
    @travelswithdebbierandy 6 місяців тому

    Very helpful instructions

  • @soupeapod
    @soupeapod 4 місяці тому

    Sharing with friends!

  • @skunnavatana9407
    @skunnavatana9407 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I’m not familiar with this glue and I wonder how long it takes to dry. Planning to have making bracelets for my granddaughter’s birthday party.

    • @ooohlaa13
      @ooohlaa13 15 днів тому

      some sites say wait 24 hours before u pull on it and surely before you wear it. Sounds like a lot but better to be safe.

  • @tinaloveless4949
    @tinaloveless4949 Рік тому +1

    Love, Love, Love this video it's brilliant 🤍🤍

  • @francesmalcolm5565
    @francesmalcolm5565 3 місяці тому

    Love this technique, thank you! So you never pre-stretch the Opelon?

  • @pastoracahow5543
    @pastoracahow5543 Рік тому +2

    Awesome!!!😍

  • @mendy1247
    @mendy1247 13 днів тому +1

    all fine and good but does not work for small holr beads.

  • @Arizona_lilly
    @Arizona_lilly 8 місяців тому

    I like this better then double looping it I notice the fibers started to thin the way I did it it’s similar to this but as I string I have the double thread already but at end using the loop inbetwen and tying each end there is small section where the fiber is thinner. n it it started to shreds rip tare

  • @R8TD-M
    @R8TD-M Рік тому +1

    This makes me want to restring all of my beaded bracelets and I don't even have this skillset. Beautifully presented. I might venture into making my own beaded necklace that the MLB players (Phillies - Jose Alvarado) has made for himself and his teammates are wearing. Thank you so much.

  • @Phil.Munda139
    @Phil.Munda139 Місяць тому

    So, about 8 half hitch knots. 2 l over r n 3 r over l works the best

  • @barbaraaubin2054
    @barbaraaubin2054 Рік тому

    Awesome. I have tried crispers and can never get them to stay round looking after to match the beads. This was fantastic. I will use from now on. Thanks

  • @vickiera2354
    @vickiera2354 Рік тому

    Love this thank you

  • @THEQUEENSAMPSON
    @THEQUEENSAMPSON Рік тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @Flower-ck5nq
    @Flower-ck5nq Рік тому +6

    You don't pre-stretch the cord prior to beading?

  • @debrahfinney7196
    @debrahfinney7196 Місяць тому

    Some bracelets I have that are stretched out are strung on a more stretchy true elastic fabric type cord. Where do you buy that? Not this plastic fish wire. Bracelets are old Lia Sophia that have lost all their stretch. Thx.

  • @Linda-qq5mg
    @Linda-qq5mg Рік тому

    Thank you for this interesting video. I have subscribed.

  • @theartisancompany
    @theartisancompany 3 місяці тому

    Nice video! TFS

  • @liza5532
    @liza5532 10 місяців тому

    I've been making bracelets like these with lava and wood beads for essential oils. My older son's keeps breaking and now I suspect it's the oils that eat through the opalon...? How do you recommend making these type of bracelets then? We see them for sale all over!

  • @kdtarabell
    @kdtarabell 2 роки тому +3

    With that type of cord, do you need to pre stretch it? Thanks Kat

    • @katsilviadesigns
      @katsilviadesigns  Рік тому +4

      With the Opelon, you don't have to pre-stretch it. Another reason to love it. www.eurekacrystalbeads.com/opelon-stretch-jewelry-cord-white-0-7mm-5-meters/?aff=30

  • @sallydeppe8575
    @sallydeppe8575 3 місяці тому

    Square knot or granny knot? Half hitch and second half hitch. The difference between them makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE in stay or undone. Please instruct these.

  • @amandaa1844
    @amandaa1844 Рік тому +2

    Does the Opelon shred easily?

  • @bindu2092
    @bindu2092 7 місяців тому

    Mam at the end you are inserting tied part into the beads no.I find it difficult.

  • @PatMiller4768
    @PatMiller4768 10 місяців тому

    There is no way I can get a knot that big to disappear into 8mm gem stone beads. I’ve tried just doing the regular knot with the surgeons knot. The only way I’ve found is to use one spacer bead that has a larger hole. Have you used gemstone beads and been successful? Please if you have a way that works for those I would love to know. Thankyou for the video. It probably works very well for wood beads, or large beads with holes that are larger than 1mm.

    • @EllaAndTheFamYT
      @EllaAndTheFamYT 3 місяці тому

      I have the same problem. I have to really push the bead on top of the knot but I get glue on my fingers and it stretches the cord. Still looking for a good way to do this!

  • @anndrew4984
    @anndrew4984 21 день тому

    What size needle do you use?

  • @CEFGNC5905
    @CEFGNC5905 8 місяців тому

    Can you use a superglue or is that bad?

  • @lynnh596
    @lynnh596 5 місяців тому

    Ive been told that using glue damages the beads. Is this not true?

  • @amynicoletta58
    @amynicoletta58 10 місяців тому

    When you use Opelon, do you need to pre-stretch it?

  • @ellb8795
    @ellb8795 8 місяців тому

    Why not simply string on a double strand? Why not use square knots? Thank you.

  • @meganjohnson4985
    @meganjohnson4985 Рік тому

    you don't stretch the thread first?

  • @susiemurray6530
    @susiemurray6530 Рік тому +1

    Where do you find your glue?

    • @p.z9826
      @p.z9826 Рік тому +2

      JOANN, Michaels,and Amazon

  • @marylouhamilton3093
    @marylouhamilton3093 4 місяці тому

    where do you get the cover on the spool

  • @MsCjmaxi
    @MsCjmaxi 5 місяців тому

    I went to put the glue on, and I lost the knot

  • @robinschienle2027
    @robinschienle2027 7 місяців тому

    Your doing too many knots for small beads....do you haveva way to knot for small beads?
    My 4 knots are the same size as the beads next to it.

    • @amberovercash3891
      @amberovercash3891 3 місяці тому

      Have you thought about using a decorative bead with a larger hole?

  • @andreagibson7099
    @andreagibson7099 Рік тому

    hello Mrs Kat love to see what you have for men

  • @robinschienle2027
    @robinschienle2027 5 місяців тому

    Doesn't work and a huge knot.

  • @samoraparra6023
    @samoraparra6023 2 місяці тому

    I'm definitely gonna try this
    Thank you ❤️ 🩷 😊 for the video.