Hi Gina, love the ring, so pretty. No need for apologizes I'm the same when when I'm tired. Thank you for the tutorial and thank you for all that you so generously share on your channel, it is very much appreciated. ✨💞✨💫
thanks for sharing gina. got on a roll and made dozens of these. so addicting. love the instant gratification. you really explain your projects so well.
I just purchased a bunch of rivolis, promising myself that I shall master bezeling! This is the first besides delicas that looks great! I really love the look of netting around! Thanks girl! Peace!
So cute Gina!! Love it! 😍😬 by the way thread burners can blob too. I’m always nervous to use the lighter. I’m afraid of burning my piece. I guess it just depends on what you’re use to. Thank you for another awesome tutorial!!💐
Yes, I know thread burners work for extending too, however, the thread burner I bought, has never worked well. I bought a new one, different brand, I am going to try it, when I receive it. I hope it actually works, the batteries die, in the one I bought, after one use.
+Ansje Loef yes, I have metal allergies too, I understand. I can generally wear rings, as they are gold or silver...but necklaces and earrings...even in gold or silver, I cannot wear long before my skin reacts to it.
Love it. Everything the way you show us and everything...thank you for showing us. Have you done a diamond shape? I would love to learn that one if you have a video for the oval shape one?
How beautiful, I am going to start beading. I have purchased beads and some other items, could you help us newbies and inform us beginners on what we will need to purchase to get started beading. Are there books out there that would be helpful thank you so much
+wubbie2002 Yes, there are tons of books...Amazon is a great source for that. I Recommend getting a book on basic stitches, learn them, then get some books with design patterns you think are pretty. There are loads of resources on the net and You tube is a great resource too. I will do a video for newbies, been intending to do that, but in the meantime get some seed beads. Toho or Miyuki rounds are great to start with. Get some neutral colors of 15/0, 11/0 and 8/0.... then get bicones in 4and 6mm and round beads in 3, 4, and 6mm. That is good, basic start.
bonjour j ai essayer de faire votre superbe bague ,mais la pierre ne tien pas es-ce bien la grosseur de perles que vous donnez?? ça me parait un peu petit??merci pour votre réponse
Hi Gina. I am very new to beading and was told Miyuki are the most uniform seed beads. I would just like to know why you're using Toho instead. Thanks😊
+Debra Conner Toho seed beads are also Japanese seed beads, like Miyuki, there are also very uniform, but they are also a bit larger than Miyuki and have a wider hole. They have beautiful finishes and make very nice looking pieces. I prefer them because of the larger size and hole. They are easier to handle and to see. My eyes are not the best. They are also more affordable than Miyuki. It's a preference thing. Many people believe that you should only use certain brands of beads. I do not believe that. I do like quality beads. But I am not snobby about it, if I think a bead is pretty, I use it. It's easy to fall into the trap of not using certain beads because someone on You Tube says they are "crappy" I say use what you have, use what you like, use what you can afford, use them all and mix them together...there is no real reason not to. I explore the creative side of beading, the art of creating something from whatever you have. I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment from that and if it come from using Walmart beads, so be it. I love to create. It all has value, and making pieces with affordable beads is also profitable, they sell because they are more affordable to buy. So whether it is Czech, Toho , Miyuki, Chinese crystal, Swarovski Crystal...I use it all. Good question by the way.💖😀
+Erenia Salazar usted debe mantenerlo en su lugar. trate de colocar la segunda capa de 15/0 primero, luego ponga en el rivoli y cose alrededor para apretar
I have tried so hard to get my rivoli to fit. I can't get the 12mm to fit. It keeps calling out and doesn't fit easy or simple. Please share if your beads or round or delicas or whatever. It's truly not simple and want to know what I'm doing wrong? I'm at the part adding the 2 - 15 O's on the top 12'0s and the rivoli won't fit. It's so lopsided. Like it needs 5 beads between the sb2 .. it won't fit. :(
I used Toho round beads, they are larger than other brands, you may need to add one more seed bead to each section of seed beads. 12/os are smaller than 11/0s, I used 11/0s. Adjust the amount of seed beads to allow for the size change.
Gina, it is no different. I pulled and reinforced and it just doesn't stay in. I can't say I didn't try. :(. It's a lovely ring but I'm sorry I can't get the rivoli to secure itself.
+Margie Vargaz they are shaped differently, a Rivoli is basically a flat owned bicone shape, even on both sides. a chat on is has a deeper cone shape on the back side.
if possible can you do this same pattern but with a 14mm. I'm also a new beader I have no idea what I'm doing, I would appreciate sooooo much if you can do this not just for me but also the new beginners.
Have you tried looking for an online bead store? You can find many 15/0's on various online bead stores. My personal faves to buy from are fusionbeads.com and potomacbeads.com
+Tammy McIntyre I used to live in a mall town in Nebraska, no bead stores anywhere! I ordered everything online. I ordered from eBay, Amazon, Fire mountain...so on. That's the only options I had, believe me, I didn't do without, I had, and still have, a huge bead hoard!
I have a request. Would you please do a tutorial on a S - Dragon, sometimes called a Shiny. I found free written instructions on Pinterest, but in Russian, lol, can't read it. And I'm not professional enough to just look at it and make it, but you are. Please please please, I want to make one so badly.!
If you Google search with words > beaded S-Dragon, you will find them. I want to make one so badly. One girl has a free tutorial, but I can't follow it, it is written and drawn. But there are no videos on how to make it. You're so talented, you can probably just look at the images and know how it is made.
Gina's Gem Creations You’re so sweet to respond back! Thank you so much! I got these rivolis from a bead show that came into town, and I have a feeling they are not Swarovski 12mm, so that’s probably why I was struggling. I’ve been beading for a while and never usually have a bezel problem, so it wasn’t your tutorial, it was the knockoff rivoli 😕 They told me it was Swarovski so I believed them and paid for it and left. But the other day, I compared it to my 14mm real Swarovski rivoli, and the shine isn’t the same, so the 12mm knockoff sizing is probably not on par either. The knockoff is still pretty, I’ll still find a use for it, but just wanted to let you know that it wasn’t your tutorial. Sorry if I originally came off that way. I had to put my detective hat on and investigate the problem. I might even take the suggestion to add a bead like you said and see if that worked 🥰 Thank you so much, Gina, I hope you have a great, happy Valentine’s Day! 💗
+shawnee glenn that is because Chatons are shaped differently than Rivolis. The design was made with a Rivoli. Sometimes you can change beads in a design, but generally Rivolis and Chatons are not interchangeable.
As always Gina a beautiful project thank you for sharing your knowledge Carol from Scotland x😊
You are so great, you don't need to apologize for being tired, or haveing a bad night. Great teacher!!
Awe, thanks, you are sweet 💕
Hi Gina, love the ring, so pretty. No need for apologizes I'm the same when when I'm tired. Thank you for the tutorial and thank you for all that you so generously share on your channel, it is very much appreciated. ✨💞✨💫
+Kim Leon-Guerrero Awe thanks, that's nice. I am very happy you like the videos.
thanks for sharing gina. got on a roll and made dozens of these. so addicting. love the instant gratification. you really explain your projects so well.
Thank you! I find that to be the best compliment! So happy you are enjoying this one!
I just purchased a bunch of rivolis, promising myself that I shall master bezeling! This is the first besides delicas that looks great! I really love the look of netting around! Thanks girl! Peace!
+shawnee glenn You are welcome, glad you like it!
Thank you Gina. Lovely ring. Look forward to the next tutorial. Always great to see your work. ☆
+Kate Sterling thanks! Nice to hear from you!
Gina the way of your beading style is innovative, i love it, n i will be looking forward for another tutorial. ☺ Thank you.
+Pramila Guptha Thank yup, that's a very nice compliment!
Thank you Gina for another lovely ring, always looking forward to more of your tutorials. Have a nice Labor Day Weekend. xoxo 🌹😍🦋💐
+Andree Caron You also have a nice weekend! Enjoy the extra day.
I talk to my beads too. Thanks for nice work
LOL, yes, it’s important to communicate 🤪💕
This is so cute, no rivoli's in my stash, guess I'm going shopping:) Love your instruction, very clear and just my pace.
+Karen Ward oh darn, bead shopping😜LOL. Have fun. Thanks for the nice comment🌷
This is a beautiful ring thank u Gina love your tutorials x
+ann roche You are welcome!💖
So, so pretty! TFS such a cute and easy tutorial x
+Faye Hadfield You are welcome!
I love it !!! I have to get me a Rivoli !!! Thanks Gina !!!
+Toni Earnest Yes, get a few!
Adorable and easy! Thank you for sharing Gina! Now time for you to sleep... :-)
+Sharon Godbout LOL! Yes, I was a bit sleep deprived, all better now. Things just do not go well when your exhausted!
So cute Gina!! Love it! 😍😬 by the way thread burners can blob too. I’m always nervous to use the lighter. I’m afraid of burning my piece. I guess it just depends on what you’re use to. Thank you for another awesome tutorial!!💐
Yes, I know thread burners work for extending too, however, the thread burner I bought, has never worked well. I bought a new one, different brand, I am going to try it, when I receive it. I hope it actually works, the batteries die, in the one I bought, after one use.
Absolutely georgious. Did you make a square Rivoli?
I just love beaded rings cause I can't wear metal. This one is really cute! Thank you for sharing.
+Ansje Loef yes, I have metal allergies too, I understand. I can generally wear rings, as they are gold or silver...but necklaces and earrings...even in gold or silver, I cannot wear long before my skin reacts to it.
A very beautiful design and easy to follow..
+Karuna Shetty Thank you🌼
Hi Gina, the ring is beautiful. I am not that great with Rivoli but i will try to make this one. Get some rest talk to you soon....
+TERESITZ LEWIS Yes, rest, I need it! Ha! Nice to hear from you 🌼
Love love love this! 😊😊😊
Going to go dig out my 12mm Rivoli's now😊😊😊
+NewWind333 Yay! Have fun!
Que Dios be diga tus manos, bellos tus trabajos! gracias por compartir
+Erenia Salazar de nada, gracias por el comentario agradable
Beautiful! I can't wait to make one or several!
+Susan Picken Go for it! They are fast and fun
Love it. Everything the way you show us and everything...thank you for showing us. Have you done a diamond shape? I would love to learn that one if you have a video for the oval shape one?
waw! simple and so elegant!!! I just love it!!! thank you for sharing! :o)
+Francine Deneault You are welcome! Glad you like it!
כרגיל עיצוב מדהים והסבר מפורט ברור ומדויק. תודה לך
Beautiful Ring thank you for your work
+debking74 you are welcome!
Your talent is amazing 😉
You are very sweet, thank you❤️
Beautiful! I would like to make one
+Ruth Blanding Yes, please do.😀
Simply Beautiful!! God Bless
Connie Borg Thanks!😜🌹
H i Gina sorry to be a pest lol but could you do this with 14mm rivoli and if so how would I ajust the number of beads
Molto molto carino, grazie per la condivisione!
+4614Maria prego❤️🌹
It's brilliant ! Thank you for such a clear tutorial. Sorry you're having a night though :( xoxox
+Vickie Vakina LOL, I seem to have more and more of "those" nights lately 😜
Its beatiful
+Rajul Kanji Thanks!
BEAU TRAVAIL BRAVO ET MERCI CONFINEMENT.....
How beautiful, I am going to start beading. I have purchased beads and some other items, could you help us newbies and inform us beginners on what we will need to purchase to get started beading. Are there books out there that would be helpful thank you so much
+wubbie2002 Yes, there are tons of books...Amazon is a great source for that. I Recommend getting a book on basic stitches, learn them, then get some books with design patterns you think are pretty. There are loads of resources on the net and You tube is a great resource too. I will do a video for newbies, been intending to do that, but in the meantime get some seed beads. Toho or Miyuki rounds are great to start with. Get some neutral colors of 15/0, 11/0 and 8/0.... then get bicones in 4and 6mm and round beads in 3, 4, and 6mm. That is good, basic start.
Gracias Gina voy a tratar 😀
+Erenia Salazar Sí, tú puedes hacerlo👍🏻
It should as well work with a square Rivoli...
bonjour j ai essayer de faire votre superbe bague ,mais la pierre ne tien pas es-ce bien la grosseur de perles que vous donnez?? ça me parait un peu petit??merci pour votre réponse
Beautifully 💞💞💞💞💞one question if you have a 14mm rivioli do you have to inrease you method of beads is this a odd or even count
Clarissa Lines use a base unit that can be divided by 5
Hi Gina. I am very new to beading and was told Miyuki are the most uniform seed beads. I would just like to know why you're using Toho instead. Thanks😊
+Debra Conner Toho seed beads are also Japanese seed beads, like Miyuki, there are also very uniform, but they are also a bit larger than Miyuki and have a wider hole. They have beautiful finishes and make very nice looking pieces. I prefer them because of the larger size and hole. They are easier to handle and to see. My eyes are not the best. They are also more affordable than Miyuki. It's a preference thing. Many people believe that you should only use certain brands of beads. I do not believe that. I do like quality beads. But I am not snobby about it, if I think a bead is pretty, I use it. It's easy to fall into the trap of not using certain beads because someone on You Tube says they are "crappy" I say use what you have, use what you like, use what you can afford, use them all and mix them together...there is no real reason not to. I explore the creative side of beading, the art of creating something from whatever you have. I enjoy the feeling of accomplishment from that and if it come from using Walmart beads, so be it. I love to create. It all has value, and making pieces with affordable beads is also profitable, they sell because they are more affordable to buy. So whether it is Czech, Toho , Miyuki, Chinese crystal, Swarovski Crystal...I use it all. Good question by the way.💖😀
i like it it is really cute
+karry valencia Thanks, glad you like it!
Love this.
I am happy aboutthat😜😁
Muy hermoso, gracias por compartir. 😉💍💎
+Joss Rodriguez eres bienvenido, disfruta
Es hermoso gracias por conpartir
eres bienvenido, estoy feliz de que te guste+Oneil Pérez
que lindo trabajas pero lastima no hacer los proyectos en español para entenderlos mejor, cordial saludo desde cali colombia
Español en no mi idioma, como el inglés no es tuyo. Me gustaría hablar varios idiomas bueno, simplemente no. Lo siento.
simply lovely
+Mia Hamilton-smith Thanks!🌺
Hola Gina! muy bello el anillo pero he tratado de hacerlo y me siento muy fustrada porque el rivoli se sale 😑
+Erenia Salazar usted debe mantenerlo en su lugar. trate de colocar la segunda capa de 15/0 primero, luego ponga en el rivoli y cose alrededor para apretar
I have tried so hard to get my rivoli to fit. I can't get the 12mm to fit. It keeps calling out and doesn't fit easy or simple. Please share if your beads or round or delicas or whatever. It's truly not simple and want to know what I'm doing wrong? I'm at the part adding the 2 - 15 O's on the top 12'0s and the rivoli won't fit. It's so lopsided. Like it needs 5 beads between the sb2 .. it won't fit. :(
I used Toho round beads, they are larger than other brands, you may need to add one more seed bead to each section of seed beads. 12/os are smaller than 11/0s, I used 11/0s. Adjust the amount of seed beads to allow for the size change.
Gina's Gem Creations Thank you! That may be the problem. :)
Megan Flowers yes, I think it is.👍
Gina, it is no different. I pulled and reinforced and it just doesn't stay in. I can't say I didn't try. :(. It's a lovely ring but I'm sorry I can't get the rivoli to secure itself.
Gina, what is the difference between a chaton and a rivoli, I have a 12mm chaton but the chaton won't stay inside the beads.
+Margie Vargaz they are shaped differently, a Rivoli is basically a flat owned bicone shape, even on both sides. a chat on is has a deeper cone shape on the back side.
+A Rivoli is a flattened bicone, is what I meant to say.
Miss gina try to make braslet and neskless
+Rajul Kanji I just might do that, no promises though. I get other ideas don't just have to do them.😜❤️👍
love this ring, I don't have 12mm rivoli but I have 14mm, how would I do a 14mm.
+Margie Vargaz I would have to figure it out.
if possible can you do this same pattern but with a 14mm. I'm also a new beader I have no idea what I'm doing, I would appreciate sooooo much if you can do this not just for me but also the new beginners.
+I would have to sit down and figure it out then refill, can't make any promises, but if I get a chance I will doit😜Margie Vargaz
ok thank you
I live in a small town & can't find 15/0 seed beads. What can I do instead?
Have you tried looking for an online bead store? You can find many 15/0's on various online bead stores. My personal faves to buy from are fusionbeads.com and potomacbeads.com
Psychosis The Artist Thanks. That's what I'll have to do.
+Tammy McIntyre I used to live in a mall town in Nebraska, no bead stores anywhere! I ordered everything online. I ordered from eBay, Amazon, Fire mountain...so on. That's the only options I had, believe me, I didn't do without, I had, and still have, a huge bead hoard!
I have a request. Would you please do a tutorial on a S - Dragon, sometimes called a Shiny. I found free written instructions on Pinterest, but in Russian, lol, can't read it. And I'm not professional enough to just look at it and make it, but you are. Please please please, I want to make one so badly.!
I will look and see what it is, I am not familiar with it.
If you Google search with words > beaded S-Dragon, you will find them. I want to make one so badly. One girl has a free tutorial, but I can't follow it, it is written and drawn. But there are no videos on how to make it. You're so talented, you can probably just look at the images and know how it is made.
Lorraine Brooks I did look, they are cute! I will have to sit down and try to figure one out.
Oh I can hardly wait! I'll be on pins and needles waiting, lol.
I did the ring with miyuki seed beads and the rivoli did not it,it was to small. Not pleasant, have to order toho !
+Kristine Rioux maybe just add an extra seed bead to each segment of seed beads in the design.
לצערי השקעתי כמה שעות בהכנת הטבעת ומשום מה הריבולי לא "מתיישב" היטב ונופל
Lindooooooo!!!!!
+Neire Silva Gracias🌸
how would i adjust for an oval rivoli,?
I don’t know, I would have to sit down and figure it out.
Not easy at all...rivioli won’t stay and I’m using Toho beads. I’m getting really frustrated 😢
Oh nooo! Try adding one more seed bead on each side
Gina's Gem Creations
You’re so sweet to respond back! Thank you so much! I got these rivolis from a bead show that came into town, and I have a feeling they are not Swarovski 12mm, so that’s probably why I was struggling. I’ve been beading for a while and never usually have a bezel problem, so it wasn’t your tutorial, it was the knockoff rivoli 😕 They told me it was Swarovski so I believed them and paid for it and left. But the other day, I compared it to my 14mm real Swarovski rivoli, and the shine isn’t the same, so the 12mm knockoff sizing is probably not on par either. The knockoff is still pretty, I’ll still find a use for it, but just wanted to let you know that it wasn’t your tutorial. Sorry if I originally came off that way. I had to put my detective hat on and investigate the problem. I might even take the suggestion to add a bead like you said and see if that worked 🥰 Thank you so much, Gina, I hope you have a great, happy Valentine’s Day! 💗
I cannot get chatons to stay?
+shawnee glenn that is because Chatons are shaped differently than Rivolis. The design was made with a Rivoli. Sometimes you can change beads in a design, but generally Rivolis and Chatons are not interchangeable.