There are a ridiculous amount of variables for making a durable stretch bracelet and this is the only video I've come across with a solid looking knotting technique. I wanted to sell some stretch bracelets but am working out a technique and identifying durable materials before I do it. Going to try this one as soon as I get my cord shipped in.
I wear a stretch bracelet that never leaves my arm (sleep and shower in it.) The cording may wear out (usually 2 years of constant wear) but my knot never unravels. I appreciate your kind words.
I was looking for a secure way to use elastic cord. I will surely copy your method. Very good tips about enlarging the hole of the bead. You are very experienced and I love to watch your videos and learn things. And all your beads are fantastic! Merci Denise 😃
Thank you so much for this tutorial! You explained in detail everything about stretch bracelets. You answered many questions i had about the cord sizes . Blessings
Wow really beautiful 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨ interesting the way you do your knots on bracelets. I will adapting that technique as well. Jus love those scarabs from Ancient Kemet Egypt. I have always been deeply spiritually connected to Ancient Kemet Egypt since I was little 🥰🥰🥰 I love my Ancient Home Country 😀😀😀 I have soo much love, care and respect for my Ancient Egyptian Civilization ☺️☺️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
@@DeniseYezbakMoore indeed hun 🤗❤️❤️✨✨ yes I did enjoyed this tutorial and others on your channel and I am already subscribed to you since last year I believe.
Denise you are such an inspiration and so talented! Thank you for all your videos. I’m in love with these beads especially the scarabs. Can you tell me where you got them?
Denice, I have been making stretch bracelets for ever and this video tutorial is the first time I ever saw how to actually tie the knot. Also to start out with the large hole bead. .. so smart thank you very much. Also, I love the beads that you used and the scarab, would love to know where I could purchase them. Thanks again.
Thank you! I like the way you do the knots. And I never thought about making the hole bigger ! Lol 🤦🏻♀️PS -Love those bracelets! Absolutely have been trying to source nice scarab beads for a long time. One day I’ll find some.
Since halcraft collection website is closed now, where do you get your beads from especially your chunky beads from? any wholesale companies sell them?
It's going to be really hard to hide a knot on seed beads. Let me think about it and try to come up with some ideas. Usually people add a bigger bead to hide the knot in seed bead bracelets.
I totally understand your concern. I would make a few of them and wear them on your wrist and see how long they last that way you could give a guarantee for a certain amount of time.
Hello Denise. I am new to beading and doing all of my research before I make my first piece. I've been watching so many youtube videos about tying stretch magic knots and am practicing my knots with the 1mm Stretch Magic cord that I purchased for my first necklace, but no matter how many times I try to tie various knot, it's just not staying tied and I'm getting so frustrated. Any tips please? Thank you.
I bought these beads at a bead show, and I do not have the supplier. This video is meant to teach you how to create Stretch Bracelets, not so you beads.
What a beautiful bracelet! I love the soft colors you chose and the scarab is a wonderful focal. That's a great tip for enlarging the holes of beads in order to be able to use a thicker and more secure stretch cord. When I've made a stretch bracelet for other people and it ended up not fitting, I've had to patiently dig out the glued knot from some very nice focal beads in order to restring. I changed that technique by choosing a lower cost coordinating large-hole bead for the knot and place it at the "back" of the bracelet opposite the focal. I usually choose a coordinating metal. If I have to restring something, I don't lose a focal bead.
I always preplan my sizes so this does not happen. You could let the knot dry and then slide it in. If it does happen, you could drill the bead out under water (way easier) or place your large hole bead at the beginning and design so it is in the back of the bracelet. Every designer designs differently. You have to choose what works for you 💋❤️💋
Denise great video! Thank you for such a well done easy to follow tutorial. One question, after i do the first step of the knot and hold below with pliers, my knot doesn't want to slide down the cord. I've watched several times. Do you know what I might be missing?
You must be placing your pliers in the wrong place. It needs to go through the loop and under the bottom strands. Watch it again and let me know how you do.
Hello! My question is, what size elastic size for seed beads and how to hide the knot so it goes into small hole in beads? I hope I sm making sense here. Thank you 😊
Elastic stretchy cord comes in 0.5mm, 0.8mm, and 1.0mm sizes. When selecting an elastic cord, the general rule of thumb is to choose the largest cord that will fit in the bead holes. For smaller beads (like seed beads) use 0.5mm stretch cord. The only problem is that they can break easier. You can use a slightly larger beads to hide the knot. It’s hard to hide knots in seed beads. They just don’t fit.
I often have trouble stringing my beads with elastic because it won't stay straight to pass it through the bead and the hole is quite small. Do you ever use a needle to string with elastic??
I really like you're voice, the why you speak while explaining. I truly learn from you❤ thank you for sharing you're knowledge us with
That is the kindest compliment! Thank you
Wow, beautiful !
Thank you very much!
Thank you your bracelets are beautiful!
Thrilled you enjoyed the tutorial. Love your name..
These bracelets are adorable, I'm loving the beads! Thank you Denise
I'm so happy you enjoyed the tutorial!
Really nice bracelet. I love those scarab beads!!! Thanks for sharing!
You are so welcome
Best video yet! Thanks for explaining what bead cord to use.
Yay! I’d love to hear that 💛💛💛
Love these bracelets, and the way you do your knots. Glenis
Thank you! I think this knotting technique is the best.
This tutorial is so helpful. Luv your knotting method, makes sense and is so much easier than what I've been struggling with. Many thanks!
Yay! So happy you found my knotting technique helpful! Thanks for watching!
There are a ridiculous amount of variables for making a durable stretch bracelet and this is the only video I've come across with a solid looking knotting technique. I wanted to sell some stretch bracelets but am working out a technique and identifying durable materials before I do it. Going to try this one as soon as I get my cord shipped in.
I wear a stretch bracelet that never leaves my arm (sleep and shower in it.) The cording may wear out (usually 2 years of constant wear) but my knot never unravels. I appreciate your kind words.
I was looking for a secure way to use elastic cord. I will surely copy your method. Very good tips about enlarging the hole of the bead. You are very experienced and I love to watch your videos and learn things. And all your beads are fantastic! Merci Denise 😃
Yay! I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful! Thank you for watching!
This is such a beautiful bracelet! I really like the tiring technique that you have used, I will definitely have to try that out.
Awesome Amy! Let me know how it goes!
Thanks for a great tutorial!!! Love your designs!
I’m so flattered! Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for this tutorial!
You explained in detail everything about stretch bracelets.
You answered many questions i had about the cord sizes .
Blessings
Yay! I'm thrilled that you enjoyed my tutorial! Thank you for your kind words.
Wow really beautiful 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨ interesting the way you do your knots on bracelets. I will adapting that technique as well.
Jus love those scarabs from Ancient Kemet Egypt.
I have always been deeply spiritually connected to Ancient Kemet Egypt since I was little 🥰🥰🥰 I love my Ancient Home Country 😀😀😀
I have soo much love, care and respect for my Ancient Egyptian Civilization ☺️☺️💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖
I’m so happy you enjoyed my tutorial! Thank you kindly.
@@DeniseYezbakMoore indeed hun 🤗❤️❤️✨✨ yes I did enjoyed this tutorial and others on your channel and I am already subscribed to you since last year I believe.
Thank you so much for subscribing! I just figured out how to see the response to my responses ☺️
Beautiful. The large beads look like scarabs to me.
Yes, they are Scarab beads!
I absolutely loved this video. Thank you.
You are so welcome!
Great video. Never heard of a bead reamer before. Thanks so much.
Glad it was helpful!
Love these bracelets! Thank you for info on bead reamer and tying knots. ❤
I'm so happy you found the video helpful!
I love your style. You are a great inspiration! Thank you! :)
Such a wonderful compliment! Thank you for your kindness!
Love your knot tying method 🤩
Thank you Debbie!
Yessssss,live it, thks for sharing ❤🎉😊
Thanks for watching!
Just starting. Thanks for your amazing video ❤️
Yay! I'm thrilled you found the tutorial helpful Susie!
Thank you for so many tips, I really appreciate it 🙏🏻
I’m so happy you enjoyed the tutorial
Thanks for the great tutorial. beautiful bracelets
So happy you enjoyed the tutorial.
This is gorgeous!! 🥰
Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing.
So happy you enjoyed the tutorial
Great video 😊 Thank you
You’re welcome 😊
Denise you are such an inspiration and so talented! Thank you for all your videos. I’m in love with these beads especially the scarabs. Can you tell me where you got them?
I bought them at a bead show in California. Maybe try Etsy?
Denice, I have been making stretch bracelets for ever and this video tutorial is the first time I ever saw how to actually tie the knot. Also to start out with the large hole bead. .. so smart thank you very much.
Also, I love the beads that you used and the scarab, would love to know where I could purchase them. Thanks again.
That makes me so happy Nadine. Thank you for your kind words! I bought these Scarabs and beads at a local bead show. Maybe try searching Etsy?
Really cute 🤩🤩🤩💖
I love these scarab beads!
So helpful. Thank you so much.
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You're welcome!
Thank you! I like the way you do the knots. And I never thought about making the hole bigger ! Lol 🤦🏻♀️PS -Love those bracelets! Absolutely have been trying to source nice scarab beads for a long time. One day I’ll find some.
I will be creating your bracelet soon 💖
@@DeniseYezbakMoore -Oh awesome!! Thank you 🙏🏼
Since halcraft collection website is closed now, where do you get your beads from especially your chunky beads from? any wholesale companies sell them?
I have been buying my beads from local bead shows. So sad that Halcraft closed their website.
Can you do a tutorial on tying or knotting a seed bead bracelet. I cannot figure out how to hide the knot. I don't want to use a crimp etc.
It's going to be really hard to hide a knot on seed beads. Let me think about it and try to come up with some ideas. Usually people add a bigger bead to hide the knot in seed bead bracelets.
@DeniseYezbakMoore Thank you. I want to sell some, but I don't want them to break.
I totally understand your concern. I would make a few of them and wear them on your wrist and see how long they last that way you could give a guarantee for a certain amount of time.
what size beads did you use on this bracelet? and the gold round piece in the middle of beads what size are those?
10 to 12mm. I don’t have sizes for the gold pieces as I no longer have these bracelets.
Hello Denise. I am new to beading and doing all of my research before I make my first piece. I've been watching so many youtube videos about tying stretch magic knots and am practicing my knots with the 1mm Stretch Magic cord that I purchased for my first necklace, but no matter how many times I try to tie various knot, it's just not staying tied and I'm getting so frustrated. Any tips please? Thank you.
Hi Fran,
Did you watch my video on how I form my knots? Follow along and after dab knot with G-S Hypo cement. I never have any problems with my knots.
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Thanks
Where may qe purchase the big beads that looks like an Egyptian beetle? Thank you!❤
HiLaura, I bought these beads at a bead show here in Los Angeles. I don’t have a supplier. Your best bet is to search Etsy.
@@DeniseYezbakMoore Thank you for the reply. I love those beetle beads!💝
What is the drill your using early in the video.
It is a Beadalon bead reamer.
How do you "not have a source" for your beads? Were they anonymously gifted?
I bought these beads at a bead show, and I do not have the supplier. This video is meant to teach you how to create Stretch Bracelets, not so you beads.
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Cool work, I also shoot this, maybe you will be interested 💞
Thank you
I’ve never seen anyone put beads in water while drilling a hole, thank you for sharing that technique .. the bracelets are beautiful!💕
I love your large beads!! Where do you find them?
I go to local bead shows to buy my supplies. I used to get chunky beads from Halcraft but they just closed their website.
Thank you so much for all the tips! I have learned so ,so much from your tutorials which i love to watch.
Again,, thank you,, God bless 😊
You are so welcome!
What a beautiful bracelet! I love the soft colors you chose and the scarab is a wonderful focal. That's a great tip for enlarging the holes of beads in order to be able to use a thicker and more secure stretch cord.
When I've made a stretch bracelet for other people and it ended up not fitting, I've had to patiently dig out the glued knot from some very nice focal beads in order to restring. I changed that technique by choosing a lower cost coordinating large-hole bead for the knot and place it at the "back" of the bracelet opposite the focal. I usually choose a coordinating metal. If I have to restring something, I don't lose a focal bead.
I always preplan my sizes so this does not happen. You could let the knot dry and then slide it in. If it does happen, you could drill the bead out under water (way easier) or place your large hole bead at the beginning and design so it is in the back of the bracelet. Every designer designs differently. You have to choose what works for you 💋❤️💋
@@DeniseYezbakMoore Exactly. Always using a large hole bead at the back keeps me from ever having any issues and became a signature.
I love that! That is what makes every designer unique! Cheers 🥂
Great video as always. Love the advice on the knot and so helpful. Wonderful video thank you. 😊 xx
I'm thrilled you enjoyed the tutorial!
Beautiful work, thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching.
Denise great video! Thank you for such a well done easy to follow tutorial. One question, after i do the first step of the knot and hold below with pliers, my knot doesn't want to slide down the cord. I've watched several times. Do you know what I might be missing?
You must be placing your pliers in the wrong place. It needs to go through the loop and under the bottom strands. Watch it again and let me know how you do.
Hello!
My question is, what size elastic size for seed beads and how to hide the knot so it goes into small hole in beads? I hope I sm making sense here. Thank you 😊
Elastic stretchy cord comes in 0.5mm, 0.8mm, and 1.0mm sizes. When selecting an elastic cord, the general rule of thumb is to choose the largest cord that will fit in the bead holes. For smaller beads (like seed beads) use 0.5mm stretch cord. The only problem is that they can break easier.
You can use a slightly larger beads to hide the knot. It’s hard to hide knots in seed beads. They just don’t fit.
Your bracelets are beautiful I'm very new at this, and thank you for the tips but can you tell me what kind of glue you use
G-S Hypo cement works wonderful!
I often have trouble stringing my beads with elastic because it won't stay straight to pass it through the bead and the hole is quite small. Do you ever use a needle to string with elastic??
I do not use a needle but if using a needle works for you I suggest it!
I have just started making jewelry and this was a very helpful tutorial. Thanks so much!
Welcome to your new obsession! So happy you enjoyed my tutorial!
Excellent techniques. Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Love your color choice Denise has a peaceful feeling, thank you for the tips on those beauties..🌺
You are so welcome 🤗
Tks for sharing this project with us ☺️
Thanks for watching!
This was a wonderful tutorial
Thank you
Patricia
You are so welcome!
Where do you purchase your gorgeous focal beads & your beads in general
The focal beads in this I bought at a bead show. I don’t have a source. Your best bet is to search Etsy.
For beads in general, I love Limabeads.com
What beads did you use?. I love them
I’m sorry, I do not have a source for these beads. I bought them at a local bead show.
Absolutely gorgeous, Denise!!!!!😍
Thank you so much
Fabulous video
Many many thanks
I just learned something new 🙌🏾 thank you.
I love that! Thanks Sophia.
Beautiful 🤗❤️👍🏾
Thanks so much Shirley 😘