Watch This BEFORE You Buy a 1-Step Looper

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @KarenRitchieNewbie
    @KarenRitchieNewbie 9 місяців тому +30

    I make rosaries which requires a LOT of loops..I found I’m pretty good at make the first loop by hand but was wasting a ton of wire trying to make the second loop by hand. I also found I was wasting a lot of wire making both loops with the looper. For me the perfect combination is to make the first loop by hand and the second loop with the looper. Making an entire rosary, my scrap wire is less than an inch over all.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому +2

      Oh that's a great idea. Thanks for sharing that, Karen.

    • @renzydelacruz4494
      @renzydelacruz4494 6 місяців тому +1

      What size are you using for making the rosary? I'm planning to buy, my hands hurts by using the round plier

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  6 місяців тому +2

      @@renzydelacruz4494 I have never made a rosary but I would think the 2.25mm, if you are using 6mm beads.

    • @KarenRitchieNewbie
      @KarenRitchieNewbie 6 місяців тому +1

      @@renzydelacruz4494 i depends on the size bead I’m using. Most often Im using 8 mm beads so I use the 2.5 with 20 or 22 gauge half hard wire. Larger bead, larger tool, smaller bead smaller tool.

  • @annetteboyd5416
    @annetteboyd5416 10 місяців тому +18

    I recently was layed off from my job. I tinkered with jewelry making for a few years, but never anything serious. Mostly stretch bracelets. While sitting home depressed about losing my job I pulled out my jewelry making materials to keep from crying, and started making my bracelets. I have been looking through UA-cam for videos on different techniques. Some were good and some not so good., I ran across yours and I have to say your teaching style is so detailed and I was able to fully comprehend most of the techniques. I've ordered your recommended supplies and now I am on my way to a new side hustle. Thanks so much for what you do. I know it takes lots of time to create these videos. Also tell your husband thank too. I know he's behind the scenes helping you create these videos. Happy New Year to you guys. Wish me luck!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much Annette. That’s really kind of you to say. We both really appreciate that. I’m so sorry you lost your job. It’s tough out there at the moment. I hope your new venture goes very well.

    • @askthetarotonline
      @askthetarotonline 9 місяців тому

      Big hugs, I am in a similar situation, but unable to work as my health is shit, keep at it hun you can do it xoxo

  • @therichardsclan
    @therichardsclan 10 місяців тому +2

    Perfect timing of this video. I've been thinking of buying one.

  • @Silverity
    @Silverity 10 місяців тому +2

    I was thinking of buying this just because it comes in Left-handed, and I'm so appreciative of brands that do that, haha.

    • @lisaarmstrong3428
      @lisaarmstrong3428 10 місяців тому +1

      Lefties live in a right handed world. I do the same thing if something is for lefties, I buy it, even if I don’t need it!😁

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому +1

      Yes, the left hand one is quite new but I’m glad that they brought one out.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому +1

      I agree.

  • @janetodd832
    @janetodd832 10 місяців тому +6

    Some great tips here! Unfortunately I learnt the hard way that very small beads can crack or shatter if you don’t leave a little room for the looper to close. Also the loops do sometimes turn out less than perfect, so might need closing or tweaking slightly with pliers. Otherwise they are fantastic tools - I love mine!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому +2

      Thank you, Jane. Yes, I learned that the hard way too. I also think you need to be patient with it and if the loops aren’t perfect, it’s the not the end of the World. You can always fix them.

  • @bethlayton9962
    @bethlayton9962 9 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your examples. I am definitely getting one now. Glad to know there are different sizes. From the comments here it seems 2.25 is a good starting point.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, Beth. Yes, I started with the 2.25 and I never regretted it. I use it much more than the others.

  • @DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns
    @DragonflyzPrepsteadNDesigns 10 місяців тому +1

    Awesome! Mine arrives today and im excited to start using it and make videos

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh that’s good timing then. Hope you enjoy using it as much as I do.

  • @denisewright4778
    @denisewright4778 9 місяців тому

    I own all three sizes of the One Step Looper! Love them!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому

      Thank you Denise. Yes, they are fun to use and make it so quick.

  • @Tiger804
    @Tiger804 10 місяців тому

    ❤ I got a one step looper a few years ago ,and I wondered how I managed without it, it's a 1.5mm and the best little helper I have.and so fast.ive used it with head pins for dangles and on eye pins as well so long as they are long enough to pass through that little hole when adding beads, it worked for me any way, wouldn't be without it.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      That’s so great to hear. They are certainly useful. Thank you.

  • @elleemen4238
    @elleemen4238 10 місяців тому

    I bought two sizes and will look for the 3.0 one now. They work great.

  • @cindyat
    @cindyat 10 місяців тому

    I have the 1.5 and 2.5. I love them!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      They are fantastic, aren’t they! Thank you, Cindy.

  • @jewelrescue
    @jewelrescue 10 місяців тому

    I’ve been so tempted to get one of these, but keep putting it off for some reason 😂 thank you for the fab demo!

  • @gailchristian6654
    @gailchristian6654 2 місяці тому

    I really love your videos. You are so inspiring. Also a great teacher. Can’t wait to get some materials and make some of the things you have posted. Thank you for taking the time to share. I look forward to your next video. Thank you.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  2 місяці тому

      Thank you so much Gail. I really appreciate that. You will find a link in the description box of each video which will take you to a blog post with links for materials.

  • @michelelevesque6485
    @michelelevesque6485 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent ! Merci beaucoup - l'info sur le modèle moyen (2,25mm) m'a été très utile car je ne savais pas trop quoi choisir.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. I'm glad that you found this one useful. I definitely use the 2.25mm most often.

  • @stephoverby8167
    @stephoverby8167 10 місяців тому

    I have all 3 sizes. I love them!!

  • @suzystampinscrappinfool
    @suzystampinscrappinfool 10 місяців тому

    This tool looks totally awesome thanks so much for sharing & have a happy & prosperous new year
    ✨️🥰💖☺️🍾🎆🎊✨️

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Happy new year!! Thank you so much. I love this tool.

  • @sharoncochran8508
    @sharoncochran8508 10 місяців тому

    That is a tool I definitely want to get some day.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Thank you, Sharon. Yes, it’s a great tool to have.

  • @karenallen5208
    @karenallen5208 10 місяців тому

    I have one of these loopers in each size. I do like the tools, but I've run across the problem of getting my wire hung up in them and having to work it loose, then I have to take my looping pliers and complete the loops, since they don't always go all the way around. I still like the tools because they've made it easier on my shoulders. That's been my experience with them.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Thank you, Karen. I've had that experience with them too. I also think that sometimes they don't make the perfect loop so I resort to my round nose pliers sometimes too. I agree that they are good when you have a lot of loops to make.

  • @theartisancompany
    @theartisancompany 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for the review!

  • @chloegrl1366
    @chloegrl1366 6 місяців тому

    Thx great info I need one of these!!

  • @rolo7110
    @rolo7110 10 місяців тому +4

    I find that the 1.5 looper is more difficult to use when you already have a bead on the wire. It’s hard to get a loop close enough to the bead. I usually end up doing the second loop by hand. The 2.5 looper does a much better loop next to the bead.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Yes, I actually agree with that. I also find the 1.5mm is more difficult to use on thinner wire.

    • @BeCreativewithTerryJeanette
      @BeCreativewithTerryJeanette 10 місяців тому

      That’s the size I have and I have not been impressed. I can make a better loop do much quicker without it. Maybe it’s the size of the looper. 🤔

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      @@BeCreativewithTerryJeanette I'm so sorry to hear that you are finding this difficult to use. I certainly find that the 2.25mm looper is easier to use than the 1.5mm one.

  • @rhondaarmstrong1405
    @rhondaarmstrong1405 10 місяців тому

    Great video. ❤

  • @rosalindalozano233
    @rosalindalozano233 10 місяців тому

    Happy New Year 🎉

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Happy New Year.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  7 місяців тому

      @rosalindalozano233 Please make sure you transfer over your membership to the new platform so you don't miss out on anything. If you don't know what I'm talking about please watch this video:
      ua-cam.com/users/liveWYw-loVBUpA?si=4fY42eTPBsDw7eKN
      To join the new membership you need to click the appropriate link below and sign up. You can then cancel your UA-cam membership to my channel. You will still have access to the membership until your membership runs out or we close it. You will also still have access to all of our free videos. All of the membership only videos have now been transferred to the new platform.
      Here's the links to the new membership platform:
      In the Loop Group - stylemakersnetwork.com/plans/391261?bundle_token=d2b903d6770e4fcc869755368e27bc55&
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  • @OHSloopyIO
    @OHSloopyIO 10 місяців тому

    My next tool purchase!!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому +1

      Oh yes, Beth. They are fantastic.

    • @OHSloopyIO
      @OHSloopyIO 10 місяців тому

      @@The_Stylish_Maker
      Your tutorials are the BEST! You just explain things so thoroughly and I love your accent!!!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      @@OHSloopyIO Thank you.

    • @OHSloopyIO
      @OHSloopyIO 9 місяців тому

      My one step looper arrives today! I'm 63 and I feel like a kid waiting for Santa Claus to come!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому +1

      @@OHSloopyIO Ha ha, I was exactly the same when I got my first one.

  • @sandrahebner8561
    @sandrahebner8561 5 місяців тому

    Thanks!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  5 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. I really appreciate that and I am pleased that you found this helpful.

  • @switahashimi5681
    @switahashimi5681 10 місяців тому

    Hi, lovely lady, amazing explanation. I am very happy that I have found you.
    I’m a new to this amazing hobby. I’m going to Czech Republic please for winter holidays and I’m going to get some beads, please 🙏 help me what type of the beads should I get from there.
    What are the best!
    Thank you so much

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much, Swita. How lucky, going to the Czech Republich - I'd love to go. I'm sorry but I'm not much help here. Beads are such a personal thing. It really depends on what type of jewellery you like to make. I've only dealt with one shop there - here's the link to them: beadshop.eu/en/. Maybe you can get some ideas before you go there.

    • @switahashimi5681
      @switahashimi5681 10 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ❤ for replying, if you could please tell me what materials are the best, because I’m just starting to make jewelry and I have ordered some materials from Alibaba, and I have not started yet. I am so excited to start it. and I don’t know nothing about the beads, however I know that the CZ beads are the best but , which materials !??

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Czech beads are usually made of glass which is what I would buy should I be visiting. As you're just starting out, probably buy a range of 4mm, 6mm and 8mm beads in colours you like. Remember to buy a range of darker and lighter coloured beads too so that your jewellery has contrast. Watch this video to understand why that's important. ua-cam.com/video/G_zAgqS-BKo/v-deo.htmlsi=F4OabGbbPSaic_aV. I hope that helps @@switahashimi5681

  • @klara3660
    @klara3660 3 місяці тому

    got the 1.5 mm and was all excited to start making stainless steel jewelry, now i see what i did wrong🥲 i managed to make less than 10 loops in total before it started just bending the wire and not cutting at all. do you reckon it’ll still be usable with softer wire or do i have to say goodbye to it? thanks for the video!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  3 місяці тому +1

      It's certainly worth a try to see if it works. What a shame. You could try sharpening the blade although it could be quite difficult.

  • @vikvivian8332
    @vikvivian8332 9 місяців тому

    In your vid there appears to be cms of wire trimmed off waste when making first loop, do you have to use looper this way? Asking because its a consideration when working with precious metals. Thanks😊

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi, yes, the looper does waste wire but I've found that if you're using a wire that's thicker than 22 gauge you can actually not thread it through the back and it works most of the time. I hope that helps.

  • @nienna1970
    @nienna1970 9 місяців тому

    I have all three sizes of one step looper. I can't make nice loops with them. I can't find where I do wrong, but I always end up with a loop with long neck. I hate that, I find it so ugly!!! I need to study what you do so I can see what I am doing wrong ❤❤❤

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому +1

      Hi Nina, I feel your pain! It takes a while for you to get used to using the 1 step looper and if you watched my recent video about my design process, you will see that I still get them wrong sometimes. Do you mean that your loops are not perfectly round but more of a teardrop shape?

    • @nienna1970
      @nienna1970 9 місяців тому

      @AffordableJewellerySupplies oh no, my loops must be perfectly round, or I will do it from the start. It's like with the looper, the neck is long, like when we leave the neck to do a
      wrapped loop, and I don't like that. I like to make them as you did. I do exactly the same as you, but I can't make it look like yours!!! So I have them on my magnetic board to look at them... from time to time, I will give it a try again. Have you ever tried the coiling gizmo? I got hooked with that lately, I wish you could see what I did last week that I started using it. I think you will like the jewellery that you can make with it. We have very similar tastes!!!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  9 місяців тому +1

      @@nienna1970 oh, I get it! Sometimes you can't get close enough to the beads when you use the 1-Step Looper. Yes, I have that problem sometimes too, depending on the shape of the beads. You just need to make sure that the jaws of the pliers are coming around and just shaving the bead (not shaving a piece off). Hope that makes sense.

  • @emilybutterfield3339
    @emilybutterfield3339 5 місяців тому

    Hi, thanks for the video. When you say you're using 20 & 18 gauge wire, is that SWG or another gauge system?

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much. Yes, standard wire gauge chart - here's a good one. rings-things.com/blog/wire-jewelry-101/

    • @emilybutterfield3339
      @emilybutterfield3339 5 місяців тому

      @@The_Stylish_Maker thanks for the link - oddly, that chart is labeled "American Wire Gauge" and I thought AWG and SWG were different. Maybe I'm missing something?

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  5 місяців тому

      @@emilybutterfield3339 I believe that the SWG is no longer used. Here's a blog post about it - bsfixings.uk/resources/wire-gauge-chart

  • @NikkiR8481
    @NikkiR8481 4 місяці тому

    I was thinking of getting this tool for when I make more complicated earrings, but i use stainless steel because it does not tarnish and it is hypoallergenic and it does not irritate my ears. Do you know of any wire or head pins (not super expensive) that will not tarnish and that are not irritating to the skin that I could use? Thanks.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  3 місяці тому

      That's a tricky question. I use stainless steel ear wires but not wire because the wire doesn't actually touch the ear but I understand if you don't want to do that. I don't have a good answer for you. Sorry.

    • @NikkiR8481
      @NikkiR8481 3 місяці тому

      Thanks, which wire do you use? By the way I love your earrings!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  3 місяці тому

      @@NikkiR8481 I almost exclusively use German Style half hard wire like this one. amzn.to/3Wt4ukT

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  3 місяці тому

      @@NikkiR8481 I almost exclusively use German Style Half Hard Wire like this one - amzn.to/3Wt4ukT

  • @janiefadley5589
    @janiefadley5589 10 місяців тому

    OK I have a question for you and you might have a video on it that I missed how do you make your memory wire bracelets from poking you wrist I have tried just about every thing I could find on it not even a memory bead end worked

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Thanks Janie, that's a great question. Unfortunately, I need to ask you a question in return - how do you end your memory wire bracelets? I always make a small loop facing inwards. I squeeze it a bit flat so that there aren't any sticky out buts that can scratch me. You can also end a memory wire bracelet with a half drilled bead (the hole only goes half way through) which is stuck onto the wire with glue.
      The other thing to be aware of is size of the memory wire. If it is digging into you, maybe your memory wire is too small (as in the round measures smaller than your wrist).
      I'm not sure whether you've watched any of my memory wire bracelets but maybe this one can help with how I begin and end them. ua-cam.com/video/7dKvPtueiV4/v-deo.htmlsi=hw8Ez3ZVA8LIUZJ7

    • @janiefadley5589
      @janiefadley5589 10 місяців тому

      @@The_Stylish_Maker Well, I'm new to the wire thing any wire thing. I loop it up And I feel it as soon as I put it on I had looped it down and still the same thing?

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      Can you squash the loop flat? Maybe try a bigger size memory wire. If you want to, you can send me a picture to carol@affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz and I'll do my best to figure out what's going on.

  • @Barbahrah
    @Barbahrah 4 місяці тому

    My 1.5mm looper has started producing loops that are bent. Is there a reason that could happen?

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  4 місяці тому

      I'm not sure. Has it been damaged somehow? I do know that if you don't put your wire in straight then sometimes the loops come out a bit wonky. I hope that helps.

  • @essentiallyangelyn4420
    @essentiallyangelyn4420 10 місяців тому

    I saw a video done by Beadsmith, I think, from when these first came out. Something was mentioned about trying to make a looper that can do all three sizes in one. I can't seem to find this so is it safe to assume they never made it? I think

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      That’s a great question. They have not made a looper that makes all three sizes of loops yet. They have just brought out a left handed one. I’ll keep watching though and will bring it to you as soon as I see it if it ever gets invented.

  • @Lynderella
    @Lynderella 5 місяців тому

    What brand of wire do you use? Also, the link to your website in this video is incorrect.

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  5 місяців тому +1

      Oh gosh, thank you for letting me know Lynette. I've updated the link. I use the Beadsmith German Style Half Hard Wire. www.affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/collections/wire/products/beadsmith-german-style-wire-20-gauge-6m

  • @stephoverby8167
    @stephoverby8167 10 місяців тому

    Can you use it with 16g or lower?

  • @lucybloom4781
    @lucybloom4781 5 місяців тому

    I have the yellow one but when it leaves a gap between the loop and the beads, what am I doing wrong?????

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  5 місяців тому +1

      That's a great question, Lucy. Sometimes it does that for me too if I don't get the jaws right up close to the beads. It takes practice to get it right. Did you watch my video last week? I talked about the 1 Step Looper and how it does that here - ua-cam.com/video/ay7LofQVX90/v-deo.html

    • @lucybloom4781
      @lucybloom4781 5 місяців тому

      @The_Stylish_Maker true, but I have the gap even if I try to be as close to the bead as possible. No, I'm going to watch that, maybe there is another easier way to make loops. Thank you so much!

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  5 місяців тому

      @@lucybloom4781 You can always make them manually. Here's a video all about making loops and troubleshooting them - ua-cam.com/video/dcEQ3SV_pyk/v-deo.htmlsi=Tj3NZ2mPA7jtWlvC

  • @lianefehrle9921
    @lianefehrle9921 10 місяців тому

    I forgot that I wanted that.

  • @lindakirk698
    @lindakirk698 10 місяців тому

    Why is there no sound d on this video???

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  10 місяців тому

      I’m not sure. Is it muted? There is sound available and I haven’t heard anyone else having problems. I think it’s a UA-cam setting that automatically mutes your videos until you click on them.

  • @kdramaaddict81
    @kdramaaddict81 6 місяців тому

    I wanna buy this but it's too expensive for me🥲

    • @The_Stylish_Maker
      @The_Stylish_Maker  6 місяців тому

      Yes, it really is an investment tool but worth every penny. Maybe you could save up for it.