Create A Beaded Bookmark with Jem Hawkes

Jem Hawkes is live showing us how to wire-wrap your own beautiful bookmarks using the Mermaid Grotto bead mix from the JJB Boutique Collection. This mix is filled with oceanic-inspired beads perfect for adorning your favorite beachside book. This mix includes beautiful seashell charms, sparkling rhinestones, and more.
We will be combining this bead mix with 18 gauge round wire (about 18 inches) to create our wire-wrapped paperclip-like base for our bookmark. Reminder to warm your wire before working to make the bending and wire work a bit easier. You will also need some bent nose pliers, round nose pliers, and of course your cutting tool.
We also highly recommend work hardening your piece to ensure it keeps its shape after working. You can work harden with a steel block and hammer or if you do not have these items you can use your pliers to apply pressure and work harden your piece.
What You'll Need:
Mermaid Grotto Bead Mix
Charms (Optional)
Small cuts of shaped chain (we're using heart chain here)
18 Gauge Round Wire
Jump Rings
Cutting Tool
Round Nose Pliers
Chain or Bent Nose Pliers
Bail Making Pliers (Recommended)
Steel block and hammer (recommended for work hardening)
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[@FlorenceFrazier2002]

I love this idea! My girls and I are avid readers, I can see Christmas presents in the making!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

That's a great idea! These would make fun stocking stuffers!

[@susanpark768]

What a lovely looking bookmark! Thank you for sharing~

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Thank you! 😊

[@natalieharrison4318]

Absolutely love this fun and quick jewelry creation. Yes, in deed this will be wonderful gifts. Quick and easy fun to make several. Thanks for sharing this to both Jem & Jessie James Beads

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Thanks so much 😊 We're happy you enjoyed the tutorial!

[@kimberliebyington5245]

❤clever❤

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Love the idea of a bookmark, give your books some beady bling!

[@kimberlymcdade961]

Great tutorial. If I get started now, I will have this figured out by Christmas! I enjoy listening to you as well. You make it seem so easy!

[@msharno1]

Hello lovely…wonderful tutorial as always!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Thanks so much 😊

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

Such a wonderful gift idea. Thank you, Jem!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

It really is!

[@sue7777]

Love this easily made project! Thanks for sharing this well done video with us.

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@rache8425]

This is so lovely - thanks for sharing!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LorenasChesed1beads]

Very creative, I made a pendant and shared on JJB like this. Who knew a bookmark how clever!!!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Super clever! Love these beaded bookmarks.

[@marymcmahon1511]

This was a great tutorial and gift idea. I am not a wire worker, but I think I can manage this bookmark. I am excited to try it. Off to the craft store to find some 18 gauge wire! Thanks for such a cool video!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Wonderful! Glad the tutorial was helpful!

[@zina6581]

Love this! Thank you!!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@dawng5653]

You make this so fun. Thank you

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Glad you enjoy it!