Love the hints and tips and techniques. I like taking old jewelry and taking it apart and making new things for gifts and giveaways. I have tons of pearls that I have bought at garage sales and I am going to try restringing.
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found your videos! It’s very hard to find courses where I live that cover all these basics (most of them are goldsmithing and silverwork classes, or bead weaving). I’ve only watched three of your videos so far, and I’m hooked! Can’t wait to get all my supplies together and get started. Thank you! ❤️
Because of COVID my art college has been supplying a few online resources, but they all suck so I just came to UA-cam and I've learned so many techniques already from only a couple of videos. Thank you youtube and thank you Susan!
“I know since you’re watching this video you’re probably interested in making jewelry” .. my d&d character is a jeweler and I wanted to do some research before playing him
I think you need to study goldsmithing, gemology and brilliandeering NOT bead working lol😜 seriously. You’re misdefining “jeweler”. This ain’t it, clear?
I love how easy and simply you explained these technics! I'm already more advanced myself but love going back to remind myself how to do things I haven't done in a while :)
I enjoy your show so much. I watched a video on seed needed earrings. I love the earrings but no matter how much I watch it I can get the hang of the bridge stitch. Love this video, so well made and explained so well. I made a bracelet using the looper from a video you did and very happy with it.
I am crafting some simple jewelry pieces for my outdoor sales stand. I’ve been making pies and jams but with COVID-19 a lot of people are afraid to even approach the table. So I am branching out into including jewelry on the front table and putting the Pie And Jam in the shade which is probably better anyway for the food. I’m just looking for simple techniques and your tutorial gave me everything that I will probably need.
Thanks for the interesting tutorial, I love that you are patient and explain things in a reasonable fashion. I will be watching a lot more. Thanks again. I now have the faith to start a new craft, I was reluctant to start. Now with guidance it seems more than do-able.
Sooooo glad I found this channel. This video is so helpful for us newbies lol. The most confusing thing to me is trying to figure out which bead string is best for most bracelet projects.
Thank you so much your videos are amazing I wanted to start making jewelry but I was so overwhelmed you make everything so simple and easy looking. Your amazing
Thank you, Susan! I'm glad you agree with me on the Easy Knotter. I love it, because I don't have to think through the steps (easiest to use), plus get the knots right up against the beads with ease. Just want to mention, you didn't say anything about pre-stretching the elastic cord. I was always told it is necessary, but is it?
I think you meant the silk cord since you are talking about knotting. Yes. Absolutely always wet and stretch silk cord before knotting. If you do not, it will stretch later and you will end up with space between the knots and the beads. If you meant the elastic here is an answer I previously posted addressing this. “The jury is out on this one! I use elasticity and I have never found that I have to do that, but many people swear by this trick. It certainly does not hurt the elastic to pre-stretch it so stretch away!”
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for clarity !!!!!!!! I'm a novice jewelry maker and been so confused with many videos. I now think I can do this thing. Thanks again !!!!
Love the videos and Love your enthusiasm however like the other comments, some of Us just need that “Wire Looping” shown a wee bit Slower Pleeease. The part of initial looping in the beginning is understood, it’s just the first pick up of our tool then replacing the wire then turning our needle nose pliers then twisting again it just gets to be complicated.
I have a huge collection of various beads and my intention was to make jewelry. I have a little time these days. I think I'll try it now. I like the explanations but I too would appreciate a closer view. Thanks for posting this!
Hey Mara! Thanks for the suggestion! Check out our newest videos as we believe we have improved the quality of our videos with these exact changes. Thanks for watching!
As a crazy idiot who started making massive, body-spaning peices with a couple plastic bead strings and some too heavy earrings to my name, this is an absolute godsend. Thank u. Thank u so much.
within the first 50 sec of the video my mind was blown. my wife picked up beading and you said "bead stopper" and i about died.. she spent 2 hours on one large necklace because she let it slip 3 times... lol omg cant wait to tell her... THANKS!
Hi! I am going to post what I made after watching one of your videos. Thank you so much for this channel! I was wondering...did you make a video for a floating bead necklace that could even use fishing wire to make it?? I feel like it was on your channel but cannot find it and soooo want to make it. Thank you, in advance, for replying. 🤗
I'm tryna get a job so i can save to start my own jewelery line. It's a dream come true. I don't have a lot of knowledge yet but i sure do have a passion for this. Im currently waiting for an email from the company i applied for ❤️
Thank for your tutorials i enjoy all of them you are great teacher i know this is a few years old are you still giving tutorials if so were can i find your new tutorials god bless you
I watched a video where the person used a crimp tool the wrong way, but I didn’t realize that until now. No wonder I was having issues with the crimp beads breaking at times. I’ll be less stressed next time I use crimp tubes and beads now that I’ve seen this video.
Love this video, thank you so much!! I’m just getting back into this, but now my close up vision isn’t so good. Would you happened to have any videos or advice on magnification stands?
We have an ott lite with magnification and also a magnification visor that may help! Clearsight Visor: www.jtv.com/product/clearsight-pro-tm-headband-magnifier-lens-1-75x-with-8-focal-length-adjustable-headband/JST613?mcid=XSOjsyt Ottlight Magnifier: www.jtv.com/product/ottlite-2-in-1-magnifier-floor-and-table-light-in-black/OLJW05?mcid=XSOjsyt
I've been playing around making stitch markers to hold my place when I have to take my crochet hook out of my project. - Basically a drop earring with a clasp instead of a earring hook. - But I didn't wrap my wire around after I made my circles. Now I wonder if I should go back and redo them. 🤔 none of them have come undone.
definitely cheaper to learn how to wire wrap and create your own head pins, eye pins, open/close jump rings. But as for creating decorative chains from wire i tend to favor just buying them as making them is very very tedious. Though i am curious if you have any good methods or perhaps a cheap home user machine that can make different decorative chains? Industry machines pump these out by the kg daily.
Thanks for the video. I am wondering if this kind of write snaps if it is worked back and forth too much. This happened to me with some wire I had. But I think I had the wrong kind of wire. thx
Hi Ellen! This is from Susan: Any wire will eventually break if you stress a certain point over and over again. Bending it work hardens it to the point if being brittle. Some wire just does it faster. Hope this helps!
Very helpful enjoyed video. Question what is the average length to make a necklace. I have difficulty with this so I don’t make any and I really want to. Thanks
16 inches with a 1 inches extender is a pretty standard length. Although I have noticed styles going a little long so you might consider 18 inches! Either length is a great starting point!
Great question! I add a clasp juts the same as always -- thread the silk through a crimp bead, then the clasp finding and back through the crimp bead (on both ends). Crimp, snip, and go!
The jury is out on this one! I use elasticity and I have never found that I have to do that, but many people swear by this trick. It certainly does not hurt the elastic to pre-stretch it so stretch away!
Yes...thank you! Getting some much needed information. I bead for myself and gift giving...glad I found your channel!!
The simplicity of this video was like a breath of fresh air.
Thank you so much for sharing. I made some beaded jewelry many years ago and I have forgotten some things and learned new things from you. ❤
I'm new to jewellery making and have watched several of your tutorials so far .
They are easy to follow and the videography is crisp and we'll edited.
Love the hints and tips and techniques. I like taking old jewelry and taking it apart and making new things for gifts and giveaways. I have tons of pearls that I have bought at garage sales and I am going to try restringing.
I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found your videos! It’s very hard to find courses where I live that cover all these basics (most of them are goldsmithing and silverwork classes, or bead weaving). I’ve only watched three of your videos so far, and I’m hooked! Can’t wait to get all my supplies together and get started. Thank you! ❤️
Because of COVID my art college has been supplying a few online resources, but they all suck so I just came to UA-cam and I've learned so many techniques already from only a couple of videos. Thank you youtube and thank you Susan!
I was looking for help in wire wrapping a bracelet and I found this video today! It was exactly what I needed! So glad I found this video 🤗
“I know since you’re watching this video you’re probably interested in making jewelry”
.. my d&d character is a jeweler and I wanted to do some research before playing him
I think you need to study goldsmithing, gemology and brilliandeering NOT bead working lol😜 seriously. You’re misdefining “jeweler”. This ain’t it, clear?
Thank you so much for the crimping tutorial. It's the best and most straightforward I've ever seen... Thank you I'm going to try it today.
Love this episode. I tried the tool trick to make a perfect centered loop. You are awesome!
Love the way you explain the different techniques
Thank you!!! I learned so much. I have saved this video to view it over and over again so I can copy your instructions and practice my jewelry design.
I would have appreciated more close-ups. Especially for the wire technique. I can’t seem to get the hang on that loop bending 90 degree angle thingy.
Yes, I agree! 😊
👍 what she said.
Me neither... not close enough !
Thank you so much .. That helped a great deal .. Hope to see more 😉👍
Love the gemstone dangle! Great learning new techniques. :)
Thank you for showing the correct way of stringing and knotting. Very helpful!
Love this video. Making jewelry is a great way to make art, and even create a small business that can lead to a path of fulfillment and happiness!
Great video! I can't wait to buy supplies and make my first piece of jewelry soon!
Great tutorials, but can you make tutorials in more depth detail with better zoom in views, and a little slower!?
Yes.
Yes, I agree!! 😊
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Be it 1 year ago or 7 days ago. It appears that these request go un-noticed. So from me 👎🏻😡
I sometimes set my video speed slower or faster. Use the flower looking button at top of video in portrait view. Then a menu appears and select speed.
You are good at demonstration techniques! Thank you so very much!
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Best tutorial on stretch bracelets thanks so much.
I love how easy and simply you explained these technics! I'm already more advanced myself but love going back to remind myself how to do things I haven't done in a while :)
I taught myself how to make jewelry and i appreciate the tips
Happy to see all of the jewelry community here!
I used to make good jewlery but now I make amazing jewlery, thank you! :D
I enjoy your show so much. I watched a video on seed needed earrings. I love the earrings but no matter how much I watch it I can get the hang of the bridge stitch. Love this video, so well made and explained so well. I made a bracelet using the looper from a video you did and very happy with it.
Great instructions. Can't wait to try each one.
You are such a great teacher! I love your tutorials!❤
I know it is going to be a trial and error thing for me. You make it look so easy!
Awesome video, next on my shopping list .... a bead stopper, never used one and they look really handy, love the tutorial
I am crafting some simple jewelry pieces for my outdoor sales stand. I’ve been making pies and jams but with COVID-19 a lot of people are afraid to even approach the table. So I am branching out into including jewelry on the front table and putting the Pie And Jam in the shade which is probably better anyway for the food. I’m just looking for simple techniques and your tutorial gave me everything that I will probably need.
good stuff! A good inexpensive way to start making jewelry. THX
I am learning so much watching this, thank you!
Susan you are an Angel, I Have learned a lot of great techniques watching your videos. Thank You Kenzy
Thanks for watching, Kenzy!
Thank so much. You really help me a lot!
Thanks for this! I learned so much!
Absolutely amazing techniques very clearly understood.... Tq so much dear 😘
Thank you for this!
Thanks for the interesting tutorial, I love that you are patient and explain things in a reasonable fashion. I will be watching a lot more. Thanks again. I now have the faith to start a new craft, I was reluctant to start. Now with guidance it seems more than do-able.
I’m hoping to make Christmas gifts for the older grandkids. I’ve always loved getting things someone made with their own hands.
@@melissab3038 Do you have any you made so far
This was great. Thanks!
Fantastic information, thank you!
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I have a jewelry with my friend and this helps me a lot
I can't wait to start making pieces.
Great idea thanks for sharing
I love your ring!!!
Excellent!!!
Sooooo glad I found this channel. This video is so helpful for us newbies lol. The most confusing thing to me is trying to figure out which bead string is best for most bracelet projects.
Stretch cord is great for newbies, but these are great tutorials and crimping isn't that hard once you get the hang of it. Good luck!
I love this site. Wow!
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much your videos are amazing I wanted to start making jewelry but I was so overwhelmed you make everything so simple and easy looking. Your amazing
Thank you, Shawanda!
Great video, nice tutorial, thank you
Great video
a binder clip works well in the place of a bead stopper
Thank you, Susan! I'm glad you agree with me on the Easy Knotter. I love it, because I don't have to think through the steps (easiest to use), plus get the knots right up against the beads with ease. Just want to mention, you didn't say anything about pre-stretching the elastic cord. I was always told it is necessary, but is it?
I think you meant the silk cord since you are talking about knotting. Yes. Absolutely always wet and stretch silk cord before knotting. If you do not, it will stretch later and you will end up with space between the knots and the beads. If you meant the elastic here is an answer I previously posted addressing this. “The jury is out on this one! I use elasticity and I have never found that I have to do that, but many people swear by this trick. It certainly does not hurt the elastic to pre-stretch it so stretch away!”
I’m starting out making jewellery and your tutorials have really helped me thank you ❤️❤️
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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for clarity !!!!!!!! I'm a novice jewelry maker and been so confused with many videos. I now think I can do this thing. Thanks again !!!!
Love the videos and Love your enthusiasm however like the other comments, some of Us just need that “Wire Looping” shown a wee bit Slower Pleeease. The part of initial looping in the beginning is understood, it’s just the first pick up of our tool then replacing the wire then turning our needle nose pliers then twisting again it just gets to be complicated.
you go girl!!!
I have a huge collection of various beads and my intention was to make jewelry. I have a little time these days. I think I'll try it now. I like the explanations but I too would appreciate a closer view. Thanks for posting this!
I wish I lived next door to you so you could help me with the things I’m struggling with 💕
Love all your tutorials! More close up views would be great and using a dark mat instead of a light one so we can see the wire better.
Hey Mara! Thanks for the suggestion! Check out our newest videos as we believe we have improved the quality of our videos with these exact changes. Thanks for watching!
Wow..thank you for the tutorials. I'm excited to get started. Looks like the camera is a little closer ...Thank you
As a crazy idiot who started making massive, body-spaning peices with a couple plastic bead strings and some too heavy earrings to my name, this is an absolute godsend. Thank u. Thank u so much.
within the first 50 sec of the video my mind was blown. my wife picked up beading and you said "bead stopper" and i about died.. she spent 2 hours on one large necklace because she let it slip 3 times... lol omg cant wait to tell her... THANKS!
Needing a"how to" for satin and leather cord, if you know of any....thank you
Great video, but I would have loved to see you attach the silk to the findings for the bracelet toggle or lobster clasp.
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Hi! I am going to post what I made after watching one of your videos. Thank you so much for this channel! I was wondering...did you make a video for a floating bead necklace that could even use fishing wire to make it?? I feel like it was on your channel but cannot find it and soooo want to make it. Thank you, in advance, for replying. 🤗
Digging the ring, middle finger left hand
Need advanced bead stringing technics. Will you be sharing any.
I'm tryna get a job so i can save to start my own jewelery line. It's a dream come true. I don't have a lot of knowledge yet but i sure do have a passion for this. Im currently waiting for an email from the company i applied for ❤️
So you’re telling me crimp beads aren’t just regular beads? I have gone 20 years without even knowing this was a thing 😂 we learn new things everyday
I would love to try the second example with the 24 gauge wire and the beads. What beads are you using in the video and what are best for this? :)
Thank for your tutorials i enjoy all of them you are great teacher i know this is a few years old are you still giving tutorials if so were can i find your new tutorials god bless you
Hi! We release a new video every Wednesday!
Thank you I never used the first technique for making a bracelet.
I watched a video where the person used a crimp tool the wrong way, but I didn’t realize that until now. No wonder I was having issues with the crimp beads breaking at times. I’ll be less stressed next time I use crimp tubes and beads now that I’ve seen this video.
I’m having trouble with jump rings do I just need to keep practice?
Love this video, thank you so much!! I’m just getting back into this, but now my close up vision isn’t so good. Would you happened to have any videos or advice on magnification stands?
We have an ott lite with magnification and also a magnification visor that may help!
Clearsight Visor: www.jtv.com/product/clearsight-pro-tm-headband-magnifier-lens-1-75x-with-8-focal-length-adjustable-headband/JST613?mcid=XSOjsyt
Ottlight Magnifier: www.jtv.com/product/ottlite-2-in-1-magnifier-floor-and-table-light-in-black/OLJW05?mcid=XSOjsyt
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What size crimp bead are you using with what size string and wire? Also what size crimp cover?
Is there a suggest of a jewelery making kit that consist of most of the tools used in your video.
I've been playing around making stitch markers to hold my place when I have to take my crochet hook out of my project. - Basically a drop earring with a clasp instead of a earring hook. -
But I didn't wrap my wire around after I made my circles. Now I wonder if I should go back and redo them. 🤔 none of them have come undone.
definitely cheaper to learn how to wire wrap and create your own head pins, eye pins, open/close jump rings. But as for creating decorative chains from wire i tend to favor just buying them as making them is very very tedious. Though i am curious if you have any good methods or perhaps a cheap home user machine that can make different decorative chains? Industry machines pump these out by the kg daily.
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On stretch cord I thought you doubled it up so it’s really a 1 mm if using the five and in a 1.5 if you’re using the eight ! Etc.
Thanks for the video. I am wondering if this kind of write snaps if it is worked back and forth too much. This happened to me with some wire I had. But I think I had the wrong kind of wire. thx
Hi Ellen! This is from Susan: Any wire will eventually break if you stress a certain point over and over again. Bending it work hardens it to the point if being brittle. Some wire just does it faster. Hope this helps!
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Very helpful enjoyed video. Question what is the average length to make a necklace. I have difficulty with this so I don’t make any and I really want to. Thanks
16 inches with a 1 inches extender is a pretty standard length. Although I have noticed styles going a little long so you might consider 18 inches! Either length is a great starting point!
Great video!! The only problem for me is that it goes so fast that for a beginner it’s difficult to get it. Way too fast for me!
👏👏👏 Agreed
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I’d like to see how you add a clasp to the knotted necklace.
Great question! I add a clasp juts the same as always -- thread the silk through a crimp bead, then the clasp finding and back through the crimp bead (on both ends). Crimp, snip, and go!
Do you recommend people stretch the elastic before stringing so it doesn't stretch out with wear?
The jury is out on this one! I use elasticity and I have never found that I have to do that, but many people swear by this trick. It certainly does not hurt the elastic to pre-stretch it so stretch away!
For knotting...a T-pin works just as well.