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 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 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?
Hard to see what you are doing with the camera too far away and you’re going a little too fast. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and this is the first one where it’s hard to see the detail of what you’re doing. I’ll watch it a few more times and maybe on my 50” TV instead of my iPhone 😎🤗👍.
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!
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 ❤️
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.
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.
Because of COVID my art college has been supplying a few online resources, but they all suck so I just came to TH-cam and I've learned so many techniques already from only a couple of videos. Thank you youtube and thank you Susan!
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 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! ❤️
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 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.
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!”
Hello! Here is a comment about this from Susan Thomas: "Flat crimping works for crimp beads (not the tubes). You can use a flat nose plier - although the tip is a bit bulky and may get in the way a bit. A chain nose plier would be better." Hope this helps!
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 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.
Have to agree with others on here ... More zoom in needed, slow down & also items in the background too distracting ... and ... as with other videos of yours ... the materials that you are working with often blend into the background colour or your hands ... and cannot be clearly seen ! Other similar channels seem to have these points in check. I think you need to check ... because you clearly think that your viewers can see your demonstrations better than they really can !
Thanks Lynne! We hear you! Check out some of our newest videos. We think we have vastly improved the quality of our production, providing more closeups.
@@JewelSchool Thank you for not taking offence. I commend you for your mature attitude and pleasant reply. Will definitely check your new vids out and will recommend your channel to others ... as you deserve to do well 🌹💕
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.
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 have a question. Instead of the bead stopper, why wouldn't you just put a clasp on one end before you start beading? Seems like it would waste less wire.
Hi Katy! I prefer a bead stopper in case I want to change up the design - add a little more to one end, mix it up, or completely start over - but adding one half of the clasp is a fine way to do it too!
hi, I was wondering, what is the difference between the soft wire and hard wire, I guess uses. I see some projects and sometimes don’t know if its a hard or soft wire your using. I’d like to do some heavier wired earrings with swirls, I’m just a little confused about which to use and when, all the way down to making earring hoops and the hooks you use , do you use a hard wire for the hooks on earrings and soft for bending swirl type decorative loops. Hope this makes sense. Thanks, Lori
Totally makes sense, Lori! Check out this swirl earring tutorial with soft wire. It describes how to make post more stiff by twisting it. facebook.com/jewelschool/posts/2928301597192781?mcid=XSOjsyt In general, we recommend using half hard or hard for earring hoops and hooks. Good luck!
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 have had issues with the jump rings sliding off the beading wire. I have added new ones and made sure the ends of the jump ring were touching. What wouldyou recommend?
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!
Just find a thin nail and hammer it into some thin wood, then use a ruler and marker to make the measuring lines. You can file the nail flat and make a cap with whatever you want. Like an old cork or dried clay/playdough(does not last long, playdough crumbles ).
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!
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.
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
Jewelry making techniques require various tools, so check out our essential tools kit to ensure you have everything you need for your projects! Essential Tools: www.jtv.com/product/essential-tools-101-includes-cutter,-crimper,-tapered-round-nose,-flat-nose,-and-chain-nose-pliers/JSYT01 Essential Supplies: www.jtv.com/product/essential-supplies-101/JSYT02
This will largely depend on the size of the hole in your pumpkin bead coupled with the type of design you are trying to accomplish. Honestly, you'll just have to test it out with a few different gauges, but most beads will require 20ga wire or smaller.
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!
you need to use coated wire.... regular wire can only be moved/bent so many times and it will break. add chain on the end w/closure so you don't have to bend the wire
This is a tough one without seeing what is happening! You may be using too small a wire gauge for your project. When wire wrapping, you should use the largest gauge that will fit through the hole in the stone so there is not a lot of wiggle room for the wire. The more the wire can move in the hole the more it can twist, bend and break. The other possibility is you may be scoring your wire with your tools. Whenever possible when making connectors with wire, you should switch from round nose pliers to chain nose or flat nose pliers to hold the wire. Round nose pliers can score wire, making a weak spot that will break more easily and in the case of very fine wires like 26 or 28 gauge, round nose pliers can even cut the wire!
Mine dont breake but more the wire slips off the crimp bead or whatever is called, even when i place good pressure to it. 🤔 But, in another channel i saw there are some special pliers, that can clamp those metal beads but that same plier has a section in the tip that after flating the metal bead, it will turn it into a circle.
Hi Marianne! The Jewel School gave you good advice regarding this problem. However, I would add that craft wire is weaker than sterling silver wire. Additionally, any time you bend wire it changes the integrity of the wire. More specifically, the movement causes heat which means you can easily overwork a wire. For instance, sterling wire becomes stiffer with movement and will weaken and break when it’s overworked. Craft wire becomes wobbly and softer as it is overworked. anything smaller than 24 gauge wire is most appropriate for earrings. This is because earrings are lightweight and not exposed to the pulling and adjustments that the wearer makes when putting on and taking off. As mentioned, choose a wire that fits the stones properly. Usually 26 gauge and smaller is needed for very small (2mm or less) precious and semiprecious gemstones, and pearls. However, keep in mind, that anything smaller than 24 gauge is not especially functional for weight bearing designs. Finally, metal weakens as it oxidizes and the main culprits of corrosion are oxygen and water. Storing jewelry in dry, airtight containers will ensure your designs have the opportunity for a longer life.
Hi Sapna! This flush cutter isn't the same, but it's pretty darn good! www.jtv.com/product/designer-semi-flush-cutter-induction-treated-for-cutting-316l-stainless-steel-ergonomic-handles/JSKIT0443?mcid=XSOjsyt This is the exact crimping tool in a new color! www.jtv.com/product/om-tara-tm-crimping-pliers-with-cutter-designed-by-artist-laura-gasparrini-with-instructions/PLIER94?mcid=XSOjsyt
This is called Beadfix gel. Here is a link! www.jtv.com/product/beadalon-tm-glue-and-adhesive-kit-includes-2-part-epoxy-beadfix-beadfix-gel-bead-stringing-glue/JSKIT0923?mcid=XSOjsyt
Great video; thanks! Since I am not interested in buying a cheap set of two or three pieces for under twenty dollars which is what I keep seeing other places, can you please tell me what brand(s) of tools you are using in this video? I have done a descriptive text search on line as well as a logo and image search and cannot find the brand. Thank you~
Here are links comparable to what was used in the video. If you want exact product, she used all Beadalon products. A quick internet search will get you there!
What is the name of cement you used? My hearing is off! I reversed the video to listen again. I looked on links, didn't see a tube that looked like your tube of cement. Thank you again for great video.
Hi! We don't actually sell them anymore, but we have a few from the vendor. If you are interested you can email Rebecca.Matthews@JTV.com for more information!
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 !
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.
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. ❤
Great video, nice tutorial, thank you
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.
Thanks for this! I learned so much!
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!
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 :)
Love the way you explain the different techniques
“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 used to make good jewlery but now I make amazing jewlery, thank you! :D
a binder clip works well in the place of a bead stopper
Love this episode. I tried the tool trick to make a perfect centered loop. You are awesome!
I taught myself how to make jewelry and i appreciate the tips
Hard to see what you are doing with the camera too far away and you’re going a little too fast. I’ve watched a lot of your videos and this is the first one where it’s hard to see the detail of what you’re doing. I’ll watch it a few more times and maybe on my 50” TV instead of my iPhone 😎🤗👍.
You are such a great teacher! I love your tutorials!❤
Thank you.
Thank you
Digging the ring, middle finger left hand
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!
Thank you!!!!!
Yes...thank you! Getting some much needed information. I bead for myself and gift giving...glad I found your channel!!
Thank you I never used the first technique for making a bracelet.
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
Awesome video, next on my shopping list .... a bead stopper, never used one and they look really handy, love the tutorial
Love the gemstone dangle! Great learning new techniques. :)
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.
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
Great video! I can't wait to buy supplies and make my first piece of jewelry soon!
Great idea thanks for sharing
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.
I cant see anything of your work i need close ups
And slow down
Thank so much. You really help me a lot!
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.
Because of COVID my art college has been supplying a few online resources, but they all suck so I just came to TH-cam and I've learned so many techniques already from only a couple of videos. Thank you youtube and thank you Susan!
Excellent!!!
you go girl!!!
Thank you for this!
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 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! ❤️
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.
Needing a"how to" for satin and leather cord, if you know of any....thank you
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.
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? :)
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
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!”
2:20 is it hard to make a loop??
just asking here
Need more close up to be able to really see and understand what you are doing
Would flat nose pliers work as crimping pliers?
Hello! Here is a comment about this from Susan Thomas: "Flat crimping works for crimp beads (not the tubes). You can use a flat nose plier - although the tip is a bit bulky and may get in the way a bit. A chain nose plier would be better." Hope this helps!
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. 🤗
Please please zoom in in what you are doing, we can’t see well.
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.
You are good at demonstration techniques! Thank you so very much!
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Have to agree with others on here ...
More zoom in needed, slow down & also items in the background too distracting ... and ... as with other videos of yours ... the materials that you are working with often blend into the background colour or your hands ... and cannot be clearly seen !
Other similar channels seem to have these points in check.
I think you need to check ... because you clearly think that your viewers can see your demonstrations better than they really can !
Thanks Lynne! We hear you! Check out some of our newest videos. We think we have vastly improved the quality of our production, providing more closeups.
@@JewelSchool
Thank you for not taking offence.
I commend you for your mature attitude and pleasant reply.
Will definitely check your new vids out and will recommend your channel to others ... as you deserve to do well 🌹💕
Thank you so much .. That helped a great deal .. Hope to see more 😉👍
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.
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.
How many inches is a medium sized stretch bracelet?
Small appx 6"-6.5", Medium appx 7"-7.25", and Large appx 8"-8.5". Hope this helps!
Really need to slow down and zoom in
Thanks but it needs more close ups! ❤️
Agreed!
Agreed ! 👍
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!
Too bad we can't see it.
I have a question. Instead of the bead stopper, why wouldn't you just put a clasp on one end before you start beading? Seems like it would waste less wire.
Hi Katy! I prefer a bead stopper in case I want to change up the design - add a little more to one end, mix it up, or completely start over - but adding one half of the clasp is a fine way to do it too!
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You're going too fast for me. I am watching on my phone, and it's hard to see the steps at what you're doing.
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 🤗
Camwra way too far away. Useless. Try a head mounted camera or something or a camera on tripod
hi, I was wondering, what is the difference between the soft wire and hard wire, I guess uses. I see some projects and sometimes don’t know if its a hard or soft wire your using. I’d like to do some heavier wired earrings with swirls, I’m just a little confused about which to use and when, all the way down to making earring hoops and the hooks you use , do you use a hard wire for the hooks on earrings and soft for bending swirl type decorative loops. Hope this makes sense. Thanks, Lori
Totally makes sense, Lori! Check out this swirl earring tutorial with soft wire. It describes how to make post more stiff by twisting it. facebook.com/jewelschool/posts/2928301597192781?mcid=XSOjsyt
In general, we recommend using half hard or hard for earring hoops and hooks. Good luck!
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!
It’s great instructions but you are to far from the camera I have to in-large it to see better
I have had issues with the jump rings sliding off the beading wire. I have added new ones and made sure the ends of the jump ring were touching. What wouldyou recommend?
Hey Katie! I would recommend using closed jump rings for finishing off beaded jewelry. There is no opening so there is no chance it will slide off!
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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I’m starting out making jewellery and your tutorials have really helped me thank you ❤️❤️
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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!
For knotting...a T-pin works just as well.
Wow..thank you for the tutorials. I'm excited to get started. Looks like the camera is a little closer ...Thank you
Where can I buy a knotter cheaper than $25.00
Just find a thin nail and hammer it into some thin wood, then use a ruler and marker to make the measuring lines. You can file the nail flat and make a cap with whatever you want. Like an old cork or dried clay/playdough(does not last long, playdough crumbles ).
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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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 know it's preference but how do you choose what colors to mix without it looking hodge podged. I often get color brain fog.
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.
Why you have such aloud music in between , I try to hear on IPad with headphones and it irritates
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!
Get rid of music!
jew school what is a great jewelry start up kit that you recommend for the first time in jewelry making?
Jewelry making techniques require various tools, so check out our essential tools kit to ensure you have everything you need for your projects!
Essential Tools: www.jtv.com/product/essential-tools-101-includes-cutter,-crimper,-tapered-round-nose,-flat-nose,-and-chain-nose-pliers/JSYT01
Essential Supplies: www.jtv.com/product/essential-supplies-101/JSYT02
Thx!
Different uses of knotting plier, not only with silk. With wire please, thank you
Can you please suggest which gauge wire is suitable to wrap pumpkin beads
This will largely depend on the size of the hole in your pumpkin bead coupled with the type of design you are trying to accomplish. Honestly, you'll just have to test it out with a few different gauges, but most beads will require 20ga wire or smaller.
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!
My wire necklaces break for no reason. I use 26 gauge wire ? What is wrong?
you need to use coated wire.... regular wire can only be moved/bent so many times and it will break. add chain on the end w/closure so you don't have to bend the wire
This is a tough one without seeing what is happening! You may be using too small a wire gauge for your project. When wire wrapping, you should use the largest gauge that will fit through the hole in the stone so there is not a lot of wiggle room for the wire. The more the wire can move in the hole the more it can twist, bend and break. The other possibility is you may be scoring your wire with your tools. Whenever possible when making connectors with wire, you should switch from round nose pliers to chain nose or flat nose pliers to hold the wire. Round nose pliers can score wire, making a weak spot that will break more easily and in the case of very fine wires like 26 or 28 gauge, round nose pliers can even cut the wire!
Mine dont breake but more the wire slips off the crimp bead or whatever is called, even when i place good pressure to it. 🤔
But, in another channel i saw there are some special pliers, that can clamp those metal beads but that same plier has a section in the tip that after flating the metal bead, it will turn it into a circle.
Hi Marianne! The Jewel School gave you good advice regarding this problem. However, I would add that craft wire is weaker than sterling silver wire. Additionally, any time you bend wire it changes the integrity of the wire. More specifically, the movement causes heat which means you can easily overwork a wire. For instance, sterling wire becomes stiffer with movement and will weaken and break when it’s overworked. Craft wire becomes wobbly and softer as it is overworked. anything smaller than 24 gauge wire is most appropriate for earrings. This is because earrings are lightweight and not exposed to the pulling and adjustments that the wearer makes when putting on and taking off. As mentioned, choose a wire that fits the stones properly. Usually 26 gauge and smaller is needed for very small (2mm or less) precious and semiprecious gemstones, and pearls. However, keep in mind, that anything smaller than 24 gauge is not especially functional for weight bearing designs. Finally, metal weakens as it oxidizes and the main culprits of corrosion are oxygen and water. Storing jewelry in dry, airtight containers will ensure your designs have the opportunity for a longer life.
Absolutely amazing techniques very clearly understood.... Tq so much dear 😘
I would like to get the same crimp plier and the flush cutter. Where can I get it?
Hi Sapna! This flush cutter isn't the same, but it's pretty darn good!
www.jtv.com/product/designer-semi-flush-cutter-induction-treated-for-cutting-316l-stainless-steel-ergonomic-handles/JSKIT0443?mcid=XSOjsyt
This is the exact crimping tool in a new color! www.jtv.com/product/om-tara-tm-crimping-pliers-with-cutter-designed-by-artist-laura-gasparrini-with-instructions/PLIER94?mcid=XSOjsyt
What kind and name of the glue you used? Link for purchase?
This is called Beadfix gel. Here is a link! www.jtv.com/product/beadalon-tm-glue-and-adhesive-kit-includes-2-part-epoxy-beadfix-beadfix-gel-bead-stringing-glue/JSKIT0923?mcid=XSOjsyt
Great video; thanks! Since I am not interested in buying a cheap set of two or three pieces for under twenty dollars which is what I keep seeing other places, can you please tell me what brand(s) of tools you are using in this video? I have done a descriptive text search on line as well as a logo and image search and cannot find the brand. Thank you~
Here are links comparable to what was used in the video. If you want exact product, she used all Beadalon products. A quick internet search will get you there!
@@JewelSchool Thank you very much.
Thank you for showing the correct way of stringing and knotting. Very helpful!
What is the name of cement you used? My hearing is off! I reversed the video to listen again. I looked on links, didn't see a tube that looked like your tube of cement.
Thank you again for great video.
G-5 Hypo Cement
Hi! We don't actually sell them anymore, but we have a few from the vendor. If you are interested you can email Rebecca.Matthews@JTV.com for more information!
good stuff! A good inexpensive way to start making jewelry. THX