I really appreciate the demonstration of the clamshell fasteners. I was struggling with a pearl knotting technique using those nasty little endings and trying to tie a surgical knot that wouldn’t pull through the hole in the clamshell. It never occurred to me to use a small crimp bead inside the shell. A simple solution to my frustration.! Thank you so much. SW
Nancy nailed it! The Magical Crimp makes a "bead" but you need the crimper that comes with the special Crimps. They come in different colors. I love them!
Ps. I appreciate your videos. It can be overwhelming trying to learn this and honestly when someone shows a mistake or their own struggles it is comforting to see others as human and not little perfectionists. I would never rudely question someone's tutorial. If I didn't like their technique, attitude or whatever...I'd just change that UA-cam channel. Sorry, I read that condescending comment and it rubbed me the wrong way. Very rude. Anyhoos. Thank you again. Keep up the great work and attitude! I appreciate it.
Kimberly R Me too. I have been making and selling jewelry for the past nine and a half years and I‘m still learning new things and techniques and I certainly learn a lot from mistakes too - my own and from others.
Thanks for the kind words. I feel that my learning process may save someone else the trouble if having to learn it like I did. That is why I don't edit out the mistakes. 😀
@@kimberie Kimberly, just watched this video. I have learned so much from Wendy these past two years. She is clear, patient and sweet! Hope she is the same off screen! LOL and lol, and a few giggles thrown in for good measure! Barb from California
love the mustard seed necklaces, very pretty! and a wonderful idea and great reminder of what the Bible says about faith. thanks again for another wonderful video!
You are doing it right. Those pliers flatten it and then folds it in half. Then you can use a crimp cover to make it look like a bead. I think the pliers that make the crimp round is called magical crimp pliers or something like that. I love these by the way😊
Wendy Whitman after reading my comment again it sounds like I love the pliers. No, I like the pliers and love your necklaces and mustard seed pendants.
What a beautiful idea with the mustard seed. The bible also speaks of a planted seed never returns empty. I'm going to show my aunt this, she's a pastor now, as her husband, our former pastor passed. Ty Wendy!!
Don’t let these people deter you from something you love to do n learn!! I’m kinda am in the same situation, I make jewelry also, watch lots of UA-cam, did the craft festivals, have no outlet to sell my goodies but I keep on beading cuz I Love It!!!🤓💚🙏🏼 keep it going Wendy, I learned about the way to connect the chain to the magnetic clasp on your video!!!!
Thank you for this tutorial. For the crimping pliers I use crimping tubes instead of beads. The beads look good when you do some kind of „floating“ necklaces etc. but I find them very impractical with crimping pliers.
Oh, Wendy, I forgot to tell ya what I learned. I was puttin the clam shells on sideways LOL 😂. I did not know that the chain went through the little hole first! Makes SO much more sense, duh! Thanks 😊 again!
I LOVE this kind of chain, but I didn't even know what it was called, just been calling it beading chain for 3 years lol! I started making jewelry about 3 years ago as well, when a friend of mine gave me a bunch of jewelry making supplies because she didn't want to do it anymore and I had just been forced to quit a job I LOVED due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a blinding eye disease, that deteriorates your peripheral vision and causes night blindness. I had just lost my driver's license and was extremely depressed at the time and it took me a while to even start trying to make anything, but once I did I was hooked😁! Anyway, funny thing is I have those exact same crimping pliers and thought the exact same thing as you and just tried them for the first time last week and actually broke 4 crimp beads in a row before I gave up on them! Lol! And then today, I watched your video, and learned from the other comments, I need the "magic crimpers" which I didn't know existed either...lol! I LOVED your video and will be watching all your other ones too! And I also love that you are a real, God fearing woman, who makes mistakes just like me and are not afraid to let others see all of that so, please don't ever change!! I also work with polymer clay and have watched A LOT of videos on that and jewelry making; that includes beading, stringing and anything else I can find, and it seems to me, that no matter who is doing the video, or how good of a job they have done, they all have one thing in common, they all have at least one dislike! I have often thought to myself, "I wonder if someone out there just sits around on UA-cam and hits the dislike button on every video they can find that day." Lol I am sure that is not the case but there are plenty of people that unfortunately just haven't learned the rule, "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything". I did watch the video you followed up this one with as well, and I do have to say, I LOVED what your comment back to them was! You couldn't have said it any better than that, in my opinion! Please keep doing what you are doing, Wendy, and I will keep watching, with all your other followers! May God bless you and keep you and your family! ❤ in Christ, Shannon from Ohio. P.S. And to all the grammar experts out there: bring it on...lol...because I know I did a horrible job on my punctuation and wording and probably spelling with this incredibly long comment! Lol. Everyone have a blessed day!😁
Bless you, Shannon and thank you so much for the encouragement! I actually grew up in Chesapeake Ohio. Its a small town that no one has ever heard of lol. My family still lives there.
@@wendyscraftingfriends I think I have heard of it. Is that down by the Ohio River? If so, it is about 4 1/2 hours south of me. I live in Stow, Ohio which is about 45 mins. south of Cleveland.
I struggle with the crimp pliers as well. I hate using crimps period but a clamshell at least finishes the flat crimp enough so it doesnt scratch or look just terrible.
Also, I'm about half-way through the video, I have found that a really good quality crimp tube makes all the difference when crimping. Beadalon and Softflex both make good thick-walled crimps that will change your crimping life. I used to buy my crimp beads and tubes at Hobby Lobby, whatever was on sale, and I could never understand why they kept breaking and failing on me. I thought I must be doing something wrong. Then I saw a video that suggested that the cheaper crimp tubes and beads were what was causing my struggle. I bought some Beadalon crimp tubes on amazon and my world changed. I will never go back. It has also been stated by many professional jewelry makers that the tubes are better than the beads. They make a tighter, flatter crimp, with no "air" in there. Cover them with crimp covers, if you don't want the raw look, or use the Beadsmith Magical Crimper to make the tube into a round form, with no need for a cover. (It only works with 2mm crimp tubes.)
Love using the closed clam shells! I've crimped to find forgot to put the clam shells on first too. Funny now but not so funny when trying to finish up, then having to cut chain and hopefully not repeat the same mistake again!
I have been looking for this video! I knew there was one about finishing the coreander!!! While there are various levels of easy in jewelry making or any art, whether it's design or technique, we really have to find patience with the process and with ourselves. Now if I could follow those words of wisdom, I wouldn't get stuck with projects so often!!! LOL. I love your persistence. I'm learning that from you! I hate those crimping pliers also. I do like crimp tubes and have finally learned to do it with less pain over the years. By the way, you can put a crimp cover on the crimp (I'm sure you know this by now). It hides all the mistakes!!! Thank you for giving me another method besides beading wire. Appreciate you always.
Wendy. You are a fantastic artist, and I enjoy watching your video. Do not apologize for being Human, making errors, or anything else. There is not a perfect and even closet to being one on this earth. Your creations are beautiful and your mannerism on your videos are creative, inventive,l and very courteous. You do not deserve negative comments from anyone. I too have been on Etsy, (not successful yet), I too do the craft shows, etc. and it is a very difficult road to travel. Please continue being yourself.😊
You are using the wrong size crimp bead, try using the next size up crimp bead. I used to struggle just as you with crimping my stuff, once I figured out I was using a crimp bead that to small my crimp tool worked like magic!
I like watching your videos, because you don't rush through so fast, I can't keep up. I'm like you. I have the hardest time with those crimper pliers. They are such a pain. I really like your pendants. It only takes the faith of a mustard seed to move a mountain. God bless....
Thank you soooo much. I have been looking for coreana chain for a month now. I went to a bead shop and the lady did not even know what I was talking about. Frustrating. I have seen so many beautiful creations you awesome ladies on youTube do. So I am so grateful for the video and where to get it and also what to do with it when you get it, because I was real concerned. You have taught me so much. Can't wait to try what you taught me. Have a wonderful day.
I watch you all the time and love your channel!❤ If you make a mistake, please leave it in the video. It's a great learning experience for all of us. You are such a sweet person!! Don't let anyone pull you down!
Thanks for the tutorial Wendy. I didn’t know how to use any of those necklace ends that you showed. I also, don’t have any crimps that small. I mostly use crimp tubes. I like the last ones you showed that you said were your favorite.
With the crimp beads I was taught to just use regular pliers to crimp it. Then everybody's like but it's to wide and flat. An I'm like that's why you bend it in half again with regular pliers again. It wasn't until I was much older at that they came out with the new version plier for the crimp beads. So I have never liked the new pliers. I will use the back of the new pliers and finish it with regular pliers. That way I can get it smaller and flat. An I was also never taught to use any of the covers your caps or any of that. Then again I started working for a jewelry store/kiosk in the center of the mall where we made jewelry 20 +years ago. An I made a lot of hemp, leather and beaded necklaces. An we use the coated plastic wire back then. Honestly we use three different types of cord. We had a standard cored we used and there were no caps for covers that we ever used. Then again it was a different time and there weren't many people that were making jewelry or wire rings that we did it is crazy. Please forgive any spelling or grammar mistakes I made. I have dyslexia. I know I'm not the greatest at spelling or grammar or punctuation for that matter. Thank you for understanding and I hope everybody has a wonderful day.
Hi Wendy, I had exactly the same hard times with crimping pliers. I found out my main problem was with crimp beads. Finally, after trying four different pliers and lots of tubes of different sizes, I got it!!! But honestly, even now, whenever I can use my chain nose plier and hide the crimp with a crimp cover, I go for it!!!
I've been watching your videos for a while now and on some days I have to binge to catch up lol. But I think this one is one of my favs. I love the whole concept of how you made these pendants, but then the reason you made them and was going to hand them out to the homeless just kind of took my breath away. 😮 That is such an amazing idea and I can only imagine what these will mean to the recipients and the stories they will tell in the future. You have an amazing and kind heart. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I didn't even get halfway through this before I wrote this comment, it just moved me that much. I wanted to add my comment before I get sleepy and forget it lol. ❤❤
I luv what you did with the mustard seed, can you make a tutorial showing the materials you used and how to put it together with the resin mold. I have never used resin it looks very pretty and delicate .... I would really appreciate if you can make and share a tutorial on this project not just me but also those who haven't worked with resin like myself. Stay safe and have a blessed week .... Thank you 😇
Wendy, thanks so much for demonstrating these different techniques. I just purchased some Coreana chain in the three main colors from Shirley, along with the double clamshells. I think it's good to know the other ways to finish the chain as well. Great tutorial! 💖🌷💍💎
I'm so happy to see someone else struggling! Lol Just kidding but I do feel your pain. I seriously squish mine and break them just like that! I have beads, tubes, the standard pliers and i have watched a 100 videos just last week. But, I just got the 4 n 1 crimper, by Xuron through amazon. It supposedly is a chain nosed too. Several people were raving about this miracle tool. We'll see... I also have a fresh variety pack of Beadalon tubes. I destroyed a lot of them last week! Fingers crossed!
I have been doing jewelry for a long time when I started back in 1995 things were a lot different I had to make my own stands my self this time it is a lot better l sold a lot at our market on Saturdays with other things like baked goods,lam a lot older now an all l make now is the jewelry an clay my daughter can be with me more thank god well enough for now god bless
Oh love those Mustard seed beads!! Awesome!! I need to see how you hade those? Resin? I have some mustard seeds in a small packet I can use. So cute!! Thank you so much Wendy!
I learned something else that I was unaware of, I just started tryin to make jewelry & I have watched many, many tutorials. Thank you for your talents and time, as far as the rude folks go, you did a good job of letting them know how you feel. Good for you & don’t be discouraged, you are great! I like many jewelry UTuber’s and one that I’ve learned quite a bit from is Abbi Berta from the Bead Place. Be blessed.
Wd40 is fast and easy to use to get the sticky stuff from tape. I was a teacher and used packing tape to divide up my white board. I had to remove everything off thevwhite boards at the end of each year. It is so easy.
Thank you I learn so much from your videos. You are a very good teacher. What kind of glue do you use to put in the clam shells? I used your coupon to order my bead box. Blessings........
Great tutorial! I love your mustard seeds pendants! Such a great idea! I have a mustard seed pendant that was my grandma's. I love working with the coreana chain! Crimps can be such a pain lol! I have bought several crimping pliers over the years but I have 2 favorites. The 4 in 1 crimping pliers from Xuron is fantastic! You can use it with 3 different sizes of crimp beads/tubes and it is also a fine tip chain nose pliers. I use this one for most of my crimping and I like using the crimp tubes. The tubes are slightly bigger and easier to handle. The Magical crimping pliers is great too and it makes the crimps into a little ball like bead. But that one you have to have the specific crimps that go with the tool. I just use this one for the illusion/floating necklaces. Or if I don't have matching crimp covers and want the nice finished bead like crimp. They sell both of the pliers and crimps at Hobby Lobby and you can use a 40% off coupon. I'm trying to get caught up on videos lol. Hope you have a wonderful week! 💕
I want to thank you for your tutorial, especially bringing faith in God into it! And I learned how to finish off the chain I have. That is a total game changer for me. God bless! Sue🐝 🌻🌸😎✝️❤️
Love you tutorial about the crip beads you did right (at least that the way my comes out) I use a cover crip bead and the pliers will round that using the first space...well that what I do anyway...😁
Lolol! I felt like I was watching myself seeing you struggle with those crimp beads. I'm glad you left it in! Also at the end when the magnet was grabbing onto everything else. 😁 Where in the world did you get those magnets, btw? I can't find ones that are that strong. Now, to just find those "magical crimp beads," lol! 🌹💕✨
Hi Wendy, Those crimping pliers do not make a ball. You are right, I don’t leave that mess on my jewelry, I cover it with the crimp bead. When you use the crimp pliers you have to use a crimp bead to cover that mess. The pliers that makes a ball is the magical crimping pliers. You have to be careful when using the magical crimping pliers, but it finishes the crimp bead nice.
Hey Wendy...I enjoy your videos!..There are many ways to do the same thing. You do you.. and don't let negative people get you down! I really enjoy the videos of you finished jewelry! Any way ..if you are interested, Amazon sells Fold Over Crimp Pliers. They are made by Beadsmith. By the way....I never use crimp beads...I think they are impossible! I prefer crimp tubes..They are waaaay easier to use...if you ask me...lol. Keep up the good work!
On crimp pliers, you angle the crimp bead a little before you use front crimp. That usually works for me at least. I don’t know it all either, but just what works for me😜
I TELLING U THE TRUTH I'M CRYING BCAUSE I NEED THIS 4 MY HUSBAND HE DON'T HAVE FAITH I'M HIS BACK BONE I GOT SO MUCH FAITH N THE HEAVENLY FATHER I CAN TELL U STORIES & I MAKE JEWELRY HOW MUCH
I found you around a month ago and I just fell in love with your personality and your content. Ty so much for sharing. I am newer to jewelry making so I truly appreciate your videos.
Don’t feel bad, I have a problem with the crimping plyers too. I would love to see how you do the clear resin. I couldn’t follow your explanation. Thanks Wendy.
When I use my crimping pliers it never makes a ball. Hate it, but still use it. Could you give me a link to the magnet clasps. Love your videos, thank you.
You are doing it right... They use crimp covers to pretty it up if you don't have the pliers that actually make them into a ball.. I have the same pliers as you. Great video!
first put the crimp in the second hole and then u have to use the first one while turning your crimp 90 degrees vertically. i havent used it much myself, i just use my pliers while turning it around... good luck
I think the reason why it my be challenge is because the pliers. I have seen others use the flat more pliers because it is wider and can fit the whole side of the cord end closer. I hope this helps.
I thought I had your accent pegged as Texan, but I see that Fort Bragg is in North Carolina. Being a military (Air Force) brat myself, I know that families move around a lot. So, my question is, where are you from? Btw, UA-cam suggested your channel to me and I'm glad they did. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you for the tutorial. I don’t use the crimp beads,I use the tiny crimp tubes and the crimp tool works well with them. Will the clam shells work well with the tubes? I like the clam shell with the two loops you used, but how do you know what size to buy? I will refer back to this tutorial if I ever get a chance to try the clam shells.
Sizes of things really helps. What mm size is the chain? What mm size is the cord end, or even better, what size do you use for the chain that is ?size ?
It's not the pliers and it's not your technique, it's the crimps themselves! Those pliers work great as do the Xuron 4-in-1 crimping pliers (I've got both), when you've got the right crimp tubes!
You are do it wrong, do it in reviser ok where did you find the picture frame necklace. I use crimp cover to hangers charms from can you give me the number for the close that you use. I totally agree with you you don’t want your clients saying the necklace broken thank you Wendy can you start put the information in boxes below thank waiting to learning more Wendy
I have a phobia of my jewelry coming apart while I or worse, someone else is wearing it. So Im a fanatic with the glue lol. I probably glue way more than I need to but I just need that extra reassurance! : )
I really appreciate the demonstration of the clamshell fasteners. I was struggling with a pearl knotting technique using those nasty little endings and trying to tie a surgical knot that wouldn’t pull through the hole in the clamshell. It never occurred to me to use a small crimp bead inside the shell. A simple solution to my frustration.! Thank you so much. SW
Nancy nailed it! The Magical Crimp makes a "bead" but you need the crimper that comes with the special Crimps. They come in different colors. I love them!
Ps. I appreciate your videos. It can be overwhelming trying to learn this and honestly when someone shows a mistake or their own struggles it is comforting to see others as human and not little perfectionists. I would never rudely question someone's tutorial. If I didn't like their technique, attitude or whatever...I'd just change that UA-cam channel. Sorry, I read that condescending comment and it rubbed me the wrong way. Very rude. Anyhoos. Thank you again. Keep up the great work and attitude! I appreciate it.
Kimberly R Me too. I have been making and selling jewelry for the past nine and a half years and I‘m still learning new things and techniques and I certainly learn a lot from mistakes too - my own and from others.
Thanks for the kind words. I feel that my learning process may save someone else the trouble if having to learn it like I did. That is why I don't edit out the mistakes. 😀
@@wendyscraftingfriends well thank you! I've tried to cram a lot in the past year and I've realized my brain doesn't hold what is use to! Lol
@@kimberie Kimberly, just watched this video. I have learned so much from Wendy these past two years. She is clear, patient and sweet! Hope she is the same off screen! LOL and lol, and a few giggles thrown in for good measure! Barb from California
@@avj6033 I think mistakes are the best learning tool. Only thing better is learning from mistakes on mistakes! Lol. 🤷♀️🐝🐦🙃 Barb from California
The trick I found in using those fold ends is to partially close both sides, then fold over one at a time. Works for me with my arthritis
love the mustard seed necklaces, very pretty! and a wonderful idea and great reminder of what the Bible says about faith. thanks again for another wonderful video!
Thank you 😁
You are doing it right. Those pliers flatten it and then folds it in half. Then you can use a crimp cover to make it look like a bead. I think the pliers that make the crimp round is called magical crimp pliers or something like that. I love these by the way😊
Mystery solved! I thought the regular crimp pliers made the ball and I was just doing it wrong lol
Wendy Whitman after reading my comment again it sounds like I love the pliers. No, I like the pliers and love your necklaces and mustard seed pendants.
What a beautiful idea with the mustard seed. The bible also speaks of a planted seed never returns empty. I'm going to show my aunt this, she's a pastor now, as her husband, our former pastor passed. Ty Wendy!!
Thank you : )
Don’t let these people deter you from something you love to do n learn!! I’m kinda am in the same situation, I make jewelry also, watch lots of UA-cam, did the craft festivals, have no outlet to sell my goodies but I keep on beading cuz I Love It!!!🤓💚🙏🏼 keep it going Wendy, I learned about the way to connect the chain to the magnetic clasp on your video!!!!
Thank you for the encouragement Debbie! It seems that most of us that make jewelry are in that same boat. We make it but cant seem to sell it lol
debbie colon oh me too. Makes me crazy. I have a few outlets or craft show, but very expensive to join. Good luck to you and keep beading!
Genius with the mini resin tutorial will try, so informative
Thank you for this tutorial. For the crimping pliers I use crimping tubes instead of beads. The beads look good when you do some kind of „floating“ necklaces etc. but I find them very impractical with crimping pliers.
Those are really nice. The clamshell method appears easier. I have never worked with Coreana but I shall make an attempt. THANKS for you tutorials!!
Oh, Wendy, I forgot to tell ya what I learned. I was puttin the clam shells on sideways LOL 😂. I did not know that the chain went through the little hole first! Makes SO much more sense, duh! Thanks 😊 again!
LOL Nancy! Sounds like something I would do : )
I like it when you show your bloopers cause sometimes I learn something from them. I can't get my crimps to work either, so thank you.
Haha! I havent met too many people who get the crimps to work so we are in good company : )
I LOVE this kind of chain, but I didn't even know what it was called, just been calling it beading chain for 3 years lol! I started making jewelry about 3 years ago as well, when a friend of mine gave me a bunch of jewelry making supplies because she didn't want to do it anymore and I had just been forced to quit a job I LOVED due to Retinitis Pigmentosa, a blinding eye disease, that deteriorates your peripheral vision and causes night blindness. I had just lost my driver's license and was extremely depressed at the time and it took me a while to even start trying to make anything, but once I did I was hooked😁! Anyway, funny thing is I have those exact same crimping pliers and thought the exact same thing as you and just tried them for the first time last week and actually broke 4 crimp beads in a row before I gave up on them! Lol! And then today, I watched your video, and learned from the other comments, I need the "magic crimpers" which I didn't know existed either...lol! I LOVED your video and will be watching all your other ones too! And I also love that you are a real, God fearing woman, who makes mistakes just like me and are not afraid to let others see all of that so, please don't ever change!! I also work with polymer clay and have watched A LOT of videos on that and jewelry making; that includes beading, stringing and anything else I can find, and it seems to me, that no matter who is doing the video, or how good of a job they have done, they all have one thing in common, they all have at least one dislike! I have often thought to myself, "I wonder if someone out there just sits around on UA-cam and hits the dislike button on every video they can find that day." Lol I am sure that is not the case but there are plenty of people that unfortunately just haven't learned the rule, "If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything". I did watch the video you followed up this one with as well, and I do have to say, I LOVED what your comment back to them was! You couldn't have said it any better than that, in my opinion! Please keep doing what you are doing, Wendy, and I will keep watching, with all your other followers! May God bless you and keep you and your family! ❤ in Christ, Shannon from Ohio. P.S. And to all the grammar experts out there: bring it on...lol...because I know I did a horrible job on my punctuation and wording and probably spelling with this incredibly long comment! Lol. Everyone have a blessed day!😁
Bless you, Shannon and thank you so much for the encouragement! I actually grew up in Chesapeake Ohio. Its a small town that no one has ever heard of lol. My family still lives there.
@@wendyscraftingfriends I think I have heard of it. Is that down by the Ohio River? If so, it is about 4 1/2 hours south of me. I live in Stow, Ohio which is about 45 mins. south of Cleveland.
@@shannonadorni9650 Yes its the very southern part of OH on the border of WV and KY
I struggle with the crimp pliers as well. I hate using crimps period but a clamshell at least finishes the flat crimp enough so it doesnt scratch or look just terrible.
Also, I'm about half-way through the video, I have found that a really good quality crimp tube makes all the difference when crimping. Beadalon and Softflex both make good thick-walled crimps that will change your crimping life. I used to buy my crimp beads and tubes at Hobby Lobby, whatever was on sale, and I could never understand why they kept breaking and failing on me. I thought I must be doing something wrong. Then I saw a video that suggested that the cheaper crimp tubes and beads were what was causing my struggle. I bought some Beadalon crimp tubes on amazon and my world changed. I will never go back. It has also been stated by many professional jewelry makers that the tubes are better than the beads. They make a tighter, flatter crimp, with no "air" in there. Cover them with crimp covers, if you don't want the raw look, or use the Beadsmith Magical Crimper to make the tube into a round form, with no need for a cover. (It only works with 2mm crimp tubes.)
Thank s so much for the info : )
Love using the closed clam shells! I've crimped to find forgot to put the clam shells on first too. Funny now but not so funny when trying to finish up, then having to cut chain and hopefully not repeat the same mistake again!
I ❤️ you! We are all human and things don't always go the way we want them to. So I nlook forward to follow you. God bless you! ❤
I am with you on the crimping pliers - biggest frustration and waste of money!
lol yes!!!
I have been looking for this video! I knew there was one about finishing the coreander!!! While there are various levels of easy in jewelry making or any art, whether it's design or technique, we really have to find patience with the process and with ourselves. Now if I could follow those words of wisdom, I wouldn't get stuck with projects so often!!! LOL. I love your persistence. I'm learning that from you! I hate those crimping pliers also. I do like crimp tubes and have finally learned to do it with less pain over the years. By the way, you can put a crimp cover on the crimp (I'm sure you know this by now). It hides all the mistakes!!! Thank you for giving me another method besides beading wire. Appreciate you always.
Wendy. You are a fantastic artist, and I enjoy watching your video. Do not apologize for being Human, making errors, or anything else. There is not a perfect and even closet to being one on this earth. Your creations are beautiful and your mannerism on your videos are creative, inventive,l and very courteous. You do not deserve negative comments from anyone. I too have been on Etsy, (not successful yet), I too do the craft shows, etc. and it is a very difficult road to travel. Please continue being yourself.😊
You are using the wrong size crimp bead, try using the next size up crimp bead. I used to struggle just as you with crimping my stuff, once I figured out I was using a crimp bead that to small my crimp tool worked like magic!
I like watching your videos, because you don't rush through so fast, I can't keep up. I'm like you. I have the hardest time with those crimper pliers. They are such a pain. I really like your pendants. It only takes the faith of a mustard seed to move a mountain. God bless....
Thank you! God bless you too : )
Thank you soooo much. I have been looking for coreana chain for a month now. I went to a bead shop and the lady did not even know what I was talking about. Frustrating. I have seen so many beautiful creations you awesome ladies on youTube do. So I am so grateful for the video and where to get it and also what to do with it when you get it, because I was real concerned. You have taught me so much. Can't wait to try what you taught me. Have a wonderful day.
I watch you all the time and love your channel!❤ If you make a mistake, please leave it in the video. It's a great learning experience for all of us. You are such a sweet person!! Don't let anyone pull you down!
Thank you!
Thanks for the tutorial Wendy. I didn’t know how to use any of those necklace ends that you showed. I also, don’t have any crimps that small. I mostly use crimp tubes. I like the last ones you showed that you said were your favorite.
Thanks Wendy girl. This was a very wanted teaching. Love you sharing your knowledge! Barb from California 🤷♀️🐝🐦🙃
With the crimp beads I was taught to just use regular pliers to crimp it. Then everybody's like but it's to wide and flat. An I'm like that's why you bend it in half again with regular pliers again. It wasn't until I was much older at that they came out with the new version plier for the crimp beads. So I have never liked the new pliers. I will use the back of the new pliers and finish it with regular pliers. That way I can get it smaller and flat. An I was also never taught to use any of the covers your caps or any of that. Then again I started working for a jewelry store/kiosk in the center of the mall where we made jewelry 20 +years ago. An I made a lot of hemp, leather and beaded necklaces. An we use the coated plastic wire back then. Honestly we use three different types of cord. We had a standard cored we used and there were no caps for covers that we ever used. Then again it was a different time and there weren't many people that were making jewelry or wire rings that we did it is crazy.
Please forgive any spelling or grammar mistakes I made. I have dyslexia. I know I'm not the greatest at spelling or grammar or punctuation for that matter. Thank you for understanding and I hope everybody has a wonderful day.
LOl nowdays it seems like everybody and their brother are making jewelry
TY Wendy. This was very informational on chain and how to finish a necklace. I will be rewatch this one. Blessings
Thanks Bella! Blessings to you as well
PPS Love the various styles of crimping I'm learning from you!
Hi Wendy, I had exactly the same hard times with crimping pliers. I found out my main problem was with crimp beads. Finally, after trying four different pliers and lots of tubes of different sizes, I got it!!! But honestly, even now, whenever I can use my chain nose plier and hide the crimp with a crimp cover, I go for it!!!
I do the same : )
PS, loved the mustard seed pendants. Beautiful!! Meaningful!!
I've been watching your videos for a while now and on some days I have to binge to catch up lol. But I think this one is one of my favs. I love the whole concept of how you made these pendants, but then the reason you made them and was going to hand them out to the homeless just kind of took my breath away. 😮 That is such an amazing idea and I can only imagine what these will mean to the recipients and the stories they will tell in the future. You have an amazing and kind heart. I look forward to seeing more of your videos. I didn't even get halfway through this before I wrote this comment, it just moved me that much. I wanted to add my comment before I get sleepy and forget it lol. ❤❤
Thank you so much for your kind comment! That made my day : )
I luv what you did with the mustard seed, can you make a tutorial showing the materials you used and how to put it together with the resin mold. I have never used resin it looks very pretty and delicate .... I would really appreciate if you can make and share a tutorial on this project not just me but also those who haven't worked with resin like myself. Stay safe and have a blessed week .... Thank you 😇
Ill add it to my to do list : )
Can you tell me where you purchased the magnetic clasps?
Oh thank goodness its just not me, i too feel your pain with the pliers, thank you for sharing your knowledge with us it’s awesome 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️
Omg, lol I thought it was me! I hate those crimping pliers too! I can never get them to work either.
Wendy, thanks so much for demonstrating these different techniques. I just purchased some Coreana chain in the three main colors from Shirley, along with the double clamshells. I think it's good to know the other ways to finish the chain as well. Great tutorial! 💖🌷💍💎
Thank you!
Love this video and miss Wendy
I'm so happy to see someone else struggling! Lol Just kidding but I do feel your pain. I seriously squish mine and break them just like that! I have beads, tubes, the standard pliers and i have watched a 100 videos just last week. But, I just got the 4 n 1 crimper, by Xuron through amazon. It supposedly is a chain nosed too. Several people were raving about this miracle tool. We'll see... I also have a fresh variety pack of Beadalon tubes. I destroyed a lot of them last week! Fingers crossed!
Let us know how the new tool works for you!
Just saw this @Wendy Whitman I got the Zuron crimpers right after posting and I've been crimpin' along every since!
I have been doing jewelry for a long time when I started back in 1995 things were a lot different I had to make my own stands my self this time it is a lot better l sold a lot at our market on Saturdays with other things like baked goods,lam a lot older now an all l make now is the jewelry an clay my daughter can be with me more thank god well enough for now god bless
Love mustard seed necklaces.
Oh love those Mustard seed beads!! Awesome!! I need to see how you hade those? Resin? I have some mustard seeds in a small packet I can use. So cute!! Thank you so much Wendy!
Yes i put them in resin
I learned something else that I was unaware of, I just started tryin to make jewelry & I have watched many, many tutorials. Thank you for your talents and time, as far as the rude folks go, you did a good job of letting them know how you feel. Good for you & don’t be discouraged, you are great! I like many jewelry UTuber’s and one that I’ve learned quite a bit from is Abbi Berta from the Bead Place. Be blessed.
Oh yes! I love Abbi's videos! Thank you for the encouraging words, Nancy!
Thank you so much. I buy coreana chain and don't know how to close it. I appreciated all your explanation.
Where do you buy the chain?
Wd40 is fast and easy to use to get the sticky stuff from tape. I was a teacher and used packing tape to divide up my white board. I had to remove everything off thevwhite boards at the end of each year. It is so easy.
Using a toggle ring as bezel? Sooo creative 👏💞
Thanks! : )
Thank you I learn so much from your videos. You are a very good teacher. What kind of glue do you use to put in the clam shells? I used your coupon to order my bead box. Blessings........
Thank you Lorene! I use E6000. It bonds like no other : )
Great tutorial! I love your mustard seeds pendants! Such a great idea! I have a mustard seed pendant that was my grandma's. I love working with the coreana chain! Crimps can be such a pain lol! I have bought several crimping pliers over the years but I have 2 favorites. The 4 in 1 crimping pliers from Xuron is fantastic! You can use it with 3 different sizes of crimp beads/tubes and it is also a fine tip chain nose pliers. I use this one for most of my crimping and I like using the crimp tubes. The tubes are slightly bigger and easier to handle. The Magical crimping pliers is great too and it makes the crimps into a little ball like bead. But that one you have to have the specific crimps that go with the tool. I just use this one for the illusion/floating necklaces. Or if I don't have matching crimp covers and want the nice finished bead like crimp. They sell both of the pliers and crimps at Hobby Lobby and you can use a 40% off coupon. I'm trying to get caught up on videos lol. Hope you have a wonderful week! 💕
Thanks Heidi! I always think of you when I do anything with resin!
Thank you, I have been wondering about this kind of chain, I think I'm going to give it a try, I like it !
Thank you so much Wendy for so many great ideas 🙏🏻
Wendy, thanks for the little tips.
I have the same problem with crimping pliers... I think we need micro crimpers. I end up opening my flat bead instead of folding it!!
Im terrible with them. Even with loads of practice, Im still terrible with them lol
Thanks so much for this tutorial!
I want to thank you for your tutorial, especially bringing faith in God into it! And I learned how to finish off the chain I have. That is a total game changer for me. God bless! Sue🐝 🌻🌸😎✝️❤️
Love you tutorial about the crip beads you did right (at least that the way my comes out) I use a cover crip bead and the pliers will round that using the first space...well that what I do anyway...😁
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Lolol! I felt like I was watching myself seeing you struggle with those crimp beads. I'm glad you left it in! Also at the end when the magnet was grabbing onto everything else. 😁 Where in the world did you get those magnets, btw? I can't find ones that are that strong. Now, to just find those "magical crimp beads," lol! 🌹💕✨
Yes those are the strongest magnets that I have ever found! They are awesome! Shirley sells them on www.budgetbeadbox.com
Hi Wendy, Those crimping pliers do not make a ball. You are right, I don’t leave that mess on my jewelry, I cover it with the crimp bead. When you use the crimp pliers you have to use a crimp bead to cover that mess. The pliers that makes a ball is the magical crimping pliers. You have to be careful when using the magical crimping pliers, but it finishes the crimp bead nice.
Ahh that explains it! I thought the regular crimp pliers would make the ball. Thanks for the info, now it all makes sense : )
Hi Wendy you are very welcome! I hope you have a wonderful day!
I go through the same thing with the crimping tool. One day it might go well and the same afternoon I can’t get it round for anything. Lol.
Hey Wendy...I enjoy your videos!..There are many ways to do the same thing. You do you.. and don't let negative people get you down! I really enjoy the videos of you finished jewelry! Any way ..if you are interested, Amazon sells Fold Over Crimp Pliers. They are made by Beadsmith. By the way....I never use crimp beads...I think they are impossible! I prefer crimp tubes..They are waaaay easier to use...if you ask me...lol. Keep up the good work!
Several people have said that they use crimp tubes instead. Im going to give them a try! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing, I have never worked with the Coreana Chain, however, I plan to order some. Love the mustard seed pendants.
Thank you!
On crimp pliers, you angle the crimp bead a little before you use front crimp. That usually works for me at least. I don’t know it all either, but just what works for me😜
Ill sure give it a try! Thanks for the tip!
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Email me your address and I'll send you one 😀 wendyjill1974@gmail.com
I found you around a month ago and I just fell in love with your personality and your content. Ty so much for sharing. I am newer to jewelry making so I truly appreciate your videos.
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Don’t feel bad, I have a problem with the crimping plyers too. I would love to see how you do the clear resin. I couldn’t follow your explanation. Thanks Wendy.
Here is a video where I do resin pretty in depth. ua-cam.com/video/Vk_aw6FyEEo/v-deo.html
I'm with you Wendy, I used a fold over end yesterday on a necklace and it was a bear!! I'm not a fan either.
I never can seem to get them right lol
Great video very helpful ty wendy
When I use my crimping pliers it never makes a ball. Hate it, but still use it. Could you give me a link to the magnet clasps. Love your videos, thank you.
Those clasps were gifted to me. Ive looked and looked but cant find them : (
You are doing it right... They use crimp covers to pretty it up if you don't have the pliers that actually make them into a ball.. I have the same pliers as you. Great video!
Thank you Kathy! It was a mystery to me lol
first put the crimp in the second hole and then u have to use the first one while turning your crimp 90 degrees vertically. i havent used it much myself, i just use my pliers while turning it around... good luck
Thank you : )
This is a lovely idea!
What sizes are; clam shell, crimps and fold over cord ends? Love this video!!!!!
How about using square nose pliers instead of needle nose.
You did do it right, the pliers you are speaking about are "The Mighty Crimpers".
I love your videos, but I have such a hard time hearing you. Not sure if anyone else has that problem, but I definitely do.
Hmm dont know why? I can hear it just fine on my phone. Anyone else having this problem?
No, I could hear you just fine.
I think the reason why it my be challenge is because the pliers. I have seen others use the flat more pliers because it is wider and can fit the whole side of the cord end closer. I hope this helps.
Yes that makes sense, thank you!
I just ordered some chain from your website but you are out of the platinum Do you know when you will have it in stock. Love all your videos
hi, you are doing it right with the crimping plyer, the paire you have is just not a good quality one
It's xuron brand. I thought that was supposed to be a great brand?
How big are the jump ring please?
Can you use slider beads with this chain & what size slider beads would fit ? Thank you so much ❤
Yes you can. I ordered the 5mm ones and am going to do a tutorial with them and the chain soon : )
I thought I had your accent pegged as Texan, but I see that Fort Bragg is in North Carolina. Being a military (Air Force) brat myself, I know that families move around a lot. So, my question is, where are you from? Btw, UA-cam suggested your channel to me and I'm glad they did. I am a new subscriber.
Thank you for subscribing Kim! Im actually born and raised in WV! We have been here in NC for almost a year because Chris' job transferred him.
I love the mustard seed.
Thank you for the tutorial. I don’t use the crimp beads,I use the tiny crimp tubes and the crimp tool works well with them. Will the clam shells work well with the tubes? I like the clam shell with the two loops you used, but how do you know what size to buy? I will refer back to this tutorial if I ever get a chance to try the clam shells.
I think the clam shells will work well with the tiny tubes. I just eyeball it as to what size to buy :)
Sizes of things really helps. What mm size is the chain? What mm size is the cord end, or even better, what size do you use for the chain that is ?size ?
The chain is .6 mm, Im not sure about the sizes on the cord ends. They were given to me so they werent labelled.
Wendy how does this wire come is it on a roll or what an how much is it thank god bless
It comes in 6 ft increments. You can find it on my website at www.beadonawirejewelry.com
Hey I never even seen what you are doing before
A larger size of Delica will work.
It's not the pliers and it's not your technique, it's the crimps themselves! Those pliers work great as do the Xuron 4-in-1 crimping pliers (I've got both), when you've got the right crimp tubes!
Shirley from Budget Bead box just gifted the Xuron pliers to me. They have literally changed my life lol
You are do it wrong, do it in reviser ok where did you find the picture frame necklace. I use crimp cover to hangers charms from can you give me the number for the close that you use. I totally agree with you you don’t want your clients saying the necklace broken thank you Wendy can you start put the information in boxes below thank waiting to learning more Wendy
The frame is actually part of a toggle clasp :)
I do the same thing with my crimp plyers, I don't know how to use them after I do it like they do, go figure LOL
I love clam shells, are you using 0.5mm or 0.8mm coreana chain Wendy?
Actually, it is .6mm
That happens to me all the time
Can you let glue dry before you close it? Might be a little easier.
If I let the glue dry before I close it, then it wont bond the two pieces together like I want it to do : )
Thank you, I appreciate the answer.
I have a phobia of my jewelry coming apart while I or worse, someone else is wearing it. So Im a fanatic with the glue lol. I probably glue way more than I need to but I just need that extra reassurance! : )
I don’t see the link to the coreana chain 😢
It is on my website at www.beadonawirejewelry.com
Hi this s Regina, where did you get your mustard seeds from ?
The spice aisle in Walmart : )
Wendy how much are those little magnet things and tiny crimps??
I dont have them on my site. I have looked for the magnet clasps but cant find them anywhere : (
@@wendyscraftingfriends , ok Thk U. Found them
Please get get back with me about the chain
It is in my website at www.beadonawirejewelry.com.
If the color you want is out of stock, I should have more in the next few days. 😁
Where did you get the magnets?
I honestly cant remember. Ive had them forever lol
They never look right