I've been single-threading through all my beads twice, then using a double surgeon's knot with a dab of glue, then tucking the knot inside a bead. Your method is so much simpler, faster, and at least as secure, if not more so! I love the elegance of the flatter, elongated knot. Definitely going to try it your way!
That’s a great idea Carol thank you so much I will definitely try that because the beads with the small holes on them you just can’t double up on the string and I’m afraid if we don’t double up on them they’re gonna break but I do try to put a bunch of knots in it to secure it and glue on top of the knot. But thank you for that suggestion I will definitely try it thank you so much have a great day. And I did watch your valentine video really enjoyed it
Love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Thank you. You have such an instinct for what is beautiful. I struggle with that, but look to you and others for inspiration. Thanks again.
Thank you so much, Kim. Design is always quite challenging. I've just filmed a video on my design process, letting you inside my head (not pretty!). That should be out tomorrow so keep an eye out for that. You'll see in the video that I struggle too. It takes time and sometimes you need to ruminate on it for a bit. I also look to others for inspiration - Pinterest is amazing.
So thankful for these videos. I just recently got into beading and your videos are my go-to resource, so thank you!! I only wish I lived in NZ so I could visit your store!
Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you found me too. I've started adding US links for my Amazon store to my blog posts so maybe you can use those links, if you're in the US.
Thanks Carol. I recently made a stretch bracelet for my little granddaughter.. I used that slippery elastic and tied a million knots. As soon as I slipped it over her wrist it burst apart. I couldn’t believe it! Why is that sloppy one better than the one you used and why did the pink one shed? I do like stretch bracelets as they are so easy to put on.😊
I've never used a "sloppy" elastic so I probably can't give you much insight. This is the one that I would use if I hadn't used the pink one. amzn.to/3T07yVn
Hi Lynette, I'm glad you like my videos. I had a look on Amazon and this is the closest I could find. amzn.to/3OQnDKO The beads I used all came as part of the Soft Flex kit so I don't have individual suppliers for them.
That's a great question, Sue Anna. I find that you need to be waring of the elastic getting caught in the end of the needle. When I first started using them I used to break them all the time. They don't last very long, it's just the nature of them. I think they break more quickly if the holes in the beads are small so that the thread has difficulty getting through them. I kind of pull the elastic out of the end every few beads. I hope that helps.
Hi there I thought I would jump in on this I do have trouble with the big eye needle is there another needle out there that is stronger that you can use for the smaller beads like size 5678. I’ve just been threatening the elastic through it by hand
Great question@@rhondalovett8538 . I haven't found one. You can use a piece of tiger tail folded in half but I think that would be thicker than the needle. If you are having trouble with the 4 strings going through the beads (the needle goes through but not the elastic) try using opening one end of the needle and putting it in the loop. Then you can remove the needle without any issue.
I'm not really sure. It just kind of looked right. I approach bracelets like I do necklaces often where there is a focal part and a non-focal part. The pearls are the non-focal part.
@@The_Stylish_Maker That makes sense! The beautiful part of jewellery design is that there aren’t really an rules…you can go based on what strikes your fancy, and what you have in your stash!
Can you please send a picture or a better description of the 0.6 stretchy wire you’re using for this bracelet and where I can get it I have a 1 mm/.039 inch 5 mm 16.4 stretch magic bead and jewelry cord that I found on Amazon and I am thinking it’s the right one but do you sell what you’re using. I don’t see a real good description of this cord on your site thank you so much I really enjoy you you’re so thorough
HI Rhonda, as I said in the video, I wouldn't use that pink one if I was making the bracelet to wear because that elastic shreds really easily. Here's a link to the one that I would use. amzn.to/3T07yVn
Good morning thank you so much for your quick reply I’ve already ordered it on Amazon per your instructions looking forward to using it thank you so much and looking forward to your next video. I’m new to this so I’m taking my time trying to learn it right have a great day
That's great to hear.@@rhondalovett8538 I'm putting out a special video today for Valentine's Day. Will be out as soon as I can get the thumbnail done.
Great I’ll be looking forward to watching it. I’ve been trying to make a drop earring inside of a large hoop and I can’t get the jump ring to stay in a little hole in the middle of the teardrop earring.
I've been single-threading through all my beads twice, then using a double surgeon's knot with a dab of glue, then tucking the knot inside a bead. Your method is so much simpler, faster, and at least as secure, if not more so! I love the elegance of the flatter, elongated knot. Definitely going to try it your way!
That's great, Ellen. I'm glad you find my method worth trying.
I'm first woohoo!!! I love your videos sooo much and am constantly learning. Thank you!
Thank you, Beth.
That’s a beautiful bracelet and a very sturdy knot! Thank you!
Thank you so much, Susan. I've never had one of these knots fail me!
Hi Carol! I really like this bracelet! It looks easy enough for me! Thank you
Thank you, Charisse. Yes, it's a nice easy piece. It actually became my favourite piece of all the pieces I made from that Deco the Halls pack.
That’s a great idea Carol thank you so much I will definitely try that because the beads with the small holes on them you just can’t double up on the string and I’m afraid if we don’t double up on them they’re gonna break but I do try to put a bunch of knots in it to secure it and glue on top of the knot. But thank you for that suggestion I will definitely try it thank you so much have a great day. And I did watch your valentine video really enjoyed it
Thank you Rhonda.
Love your videos. I have learned so much from you. Thank you. You have such an instinct for what is beautiful. I struggle with that, but look to you and others for inspiration. Thanks again.
Thank you so much, Kim. Design is always quite challenging. I've just filmed a video on my design process, letting you inside my head (not pretty!). That should be out tomorrow so keep an eye out for that. You'll see in the video that I struggle too. It takes time and sometimes you need to ruminate on it for a bit. I also look to others for inspiration - Pinterest is amazing.
@@The_Stylish_Maker I will definitely be looking for that. Thanks!
You might want to start with my Pinterest page (wink, wink) www.pinterest.nz/PinARealLife/
Great video. Beautiful ❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much, Rhonda.
I really enjoy your channel. Thank you. Love from 🇬🇧 x
Thank you so much. Hello from New Zealand.
So thankful for these videos. I just recently got into beading and your videos are my go-to resource, so thank you!! I only wish I lived in NZ so I could visit your store!
Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you found me too. I've started adding US links for my Amazon store to my blog posts so maybe you can use those links, if you're in the US.
@@The_Stylish_Maker Fabulous!! I missed that. It's on my radar now. Thank you!
You're welcome@@deanafrink3440
Love this design and thanks so much for the details in tying the elastic!!! ❤
You're welcome, Kathy. I'm glad you like this one.
Thx Carol.
You're welcome Maria. Thank you.
Thanks Carol. I recently made a stretch bracelet for my little granddaughter.. I used that slippery elastic and tied a million knots. As soon as I slipped it over her wrist it burst apart. I couldn’t believe it! Why is that sloppy one better than the one you used and why did the pink one shed? I do like stretch bracelets as they are so easy to put on.😊
I've never used a "sloppy" elastic so I probably can't give you much insight. This is the one that I would use if I hadn't used the pink one. amzn.to/3T07yVn
Çok güzel ❤
Thank you.
Love your videos! Where can I get the silver Donut Beads? Thank you Lynnette❤❤❤❤
Hi Lynette, I'm glad you like my videos. I had a look on Amazon and this is the closest I could find. amzn.to/3OQnDKO
The beads I used all came as part of the Soft Flex kit so I don't have individual suppliers for them.
How can I use the big eye needle without breaking
That's a great question, Sue Anna. I find that you need to be waring of the elastic getting caught in the end of the needle. When I first started using them I used to break them all the time. They don't last very long, it's just the nature of them. I think they break more quickly if the holes in the beads are small so that the thread has difficulty getting through them. I kind of pull the elastic out of the end every few beads. I hope that helps.
Hi there I thought I would jump in on this I do have trouble with the big eye needle is there another needle out there that is stronger that you can use for the smaller beads like size 5678. I’ve just been threatening the elastic through it by hand
Great question@@rhondalovett8538 . I haven't found one. You can use a piece of tiger tail folded in half but I think that would be thicker than the needle. If you are having trouble with the 4 strings going through the beads (the needle goes through but not the elastic) try using opening one end of the needle and putting it in the loop. Then you can remove the needle without any issue.
Interesting…what made you decide to lump the pears to one end?
I'm not really sure. It just kind of looked right. I approach bracelets like I do necklaces often where there is a focal part and a non-focal part. The pearls are the non-focal part.
@@The_Stylish_Maker That makes sense! The beautiful part of jewellery design is that there aren’t really an rules…you can go based on what strikes your fancy, and what you have in your stash!
That's exactly right. Even if there were rules, I probably wouldn't follow them anyway :)!
Can you please send a picture or a better description of the 0.6 stretchy wire you’re using for this bracelet and where I can get it I have a 1 mm/.039 inch 5 mm 16.4 stretch magic bead and jewelry cord that I found on Amazon and I am thinking it’s the right one but do you sell what you’re using. I don’t see a real good description of this cord on your site thank you so much I really enjoy you you’re so thorough
HI Rhonda, as I said in the video, I wouldn't use that pink one if I was making the bracelet to wear because that elastic shreds really easily. Here's a link to the one that I would use. amzn.to/3T07yVn
Good morning thank you so much for your quick reply I’ve already ordered it on Amazon per your instructions looking forward to using it thank you so much and looking forward to your next video. I’m new to this so I’m taking my time trying to learn it right have a great day
That's great to hear.@@rhondalovett8538 I'm putting out a special video today for Valentine's Day. Will be out as soon as I can get the thumbnail done.
Great I’ll be looking forward to watching it. I’ve been trying to make a drop earring inside of a large hoop and I can’t get the jump ring to stay in a little hole in the middle of the teardrop earring.
Try watching this video: th-cam.com/video/25F6rPzdNzI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=2fz3_E5PwMVAFZUy
So cool
Thank you Antonia.