If you do decide to try this method with Stretch Magic or some other brand other than Opelon, the beads may not slide down as easily. You’ll need to help them along by sliding them down individually the best way you can until the looped end slides inside the first bead. It does take a little patience. 🙂
Very well done! Thanks so much for not telling us for 30 minutes about (insert any fluff and nonsense here!) while still keeping it interesting. Learned quite a bit!
Thank you for this video. I have been doing stretch bracelets an hav not been successful. I like your method. I have tried it on a few bracelets! Love the method.
Thank you Nerelda. Very kind of you! This method is great! I like doing it but sometimes, if the holes are small, I use a thinner stretch cord. Luckily, large gemstones or beads usually have large holes. 🙂
That's awesome. Thanks for the tips with the needle and Fireline and the knotting technique. I've always been reluctant to make stretch bracelets because I've made a few that have popped on me. Doubling the stretch cord will fix that issue. I love your videos so please keep on making them.
Thank You for another wonderful tutorial!!! I so prefer your method of making stretch bracelets. I like that you show up close how to put the knots inside the bead holes.
What a great lesson. I wish I had known this method last week when I made a stretch bracelet using Opelon. What a pain it was to go through a second time. Will definitely use your method moving forward.
Awesome technique! Such an efficient way to create stretch bracelets. Once I receive my Magic Rods I will place my beads on each rod. That will enable me to 'string' the beads and complete all 5 bracelets in :20-:25. That is a total win-win!
OMG what a great tip! I always double my stretch bracelets but have always struggled with the ‘bent wire’. This will just make stringing so much easier! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Luisa you never seize to amaze me! Another great tutorial! I want to try to start making my jewelry and I figured I would start with a simple stretch bracelet before I continued on to my memory bracelet. So of course I looked for your guidance. This was a wonderful tutorial and I can’t wait to get to the store to get what I need to get started. Purple is my absolute favorite color! I’m going to go through my purple beads so that I can make one out of them. Thank you again Louisa for all of your great guidance💜
Love it Luisa, the bracelet is beautiful! I've seen this method before and tried it with Stretch Magic, the thinner cord and it worked, I did"t even need glue. Thank you for being here on TH-cam and God bless you.
Luisa, that's a great method for a stretch bracelet. I have not seen it done that way and I will definitely use it on my next bracelet. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Your method is wonderful! Thank you 😊! I will give it a try. I don’t like stretch bracelets too much, I find them insecure. But maybe using this method with Opelon will work. Take care, Luisa!
Wonderful tutorial. Yes, I did learn something new. I never thought to use a regular beading needle attached to the elastic cording. I use 8mm gemstones and I will be using your method. Thanks for sharing. Will this method work for 10mm beads?
I have never seen this done before with the fire line Louisa! Such a great method! I enjoy watching tutorials even if it sounds like something I already know how to do. I always come away with something from someone else’s style or technique. TFS!! 😬🤗💐
Luisa, Very cute bracelet!! Thank you for the great tip on using the needle and fireline. You are a wonderful designer and I enjoy all your creative designs you share with us. God Bless.
Wooowh, great tutorial. I love how you demonstrate the project. Very easy to follow and understand. I'm a newbie and at times I find it challenging following videos. Thank you soooooo much for sharing your talent with us. Blessings from Barbados 😊
Thanks for sharing - I’m starting to use the bigger beads (10mm) for men’s bracelets - this was soooo timelt❤😊. Have to laugh because I saw this a year ago😂
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I just made my first stone bracelet using your method and it was brilliant! I'm really excited and looking forward to making more bracelets and checking out more of your channel!
This is so awesome! Thank you so much! You have a new subbie for sure! What are some good online companies you would recommend to purchase beautiful beads? Thanks in advance 😊
Luisa, I am a starter and your method makes it sooo much easier to make and understand. Thank you! What size needle? And where to buy it? You are the best!
I have learned (the hard way) to pre-stretch the Stretch Magic. I stretch a couple of inches and move down and stretch the next couple of inches and continue until whatever length of Stretch Magic you need is all pre-stretched. If you don't do this, as you stretch your bracelet to put it on, eventually it WILL stretch out and you will not like the results!
I watched twice and can't see where you connected the jump ring to. Did you just put it on the elastic or did you connect it to the little white spacer bead?
I tied the stretch string like you showed. My string UNTIES???? I did the series of knots, first was the over hand knot, next another overhand knot which would be a surgeons knot then, then another overhand knot. Then comes the E6000 glue, then the snip snip….the string starts to unravel. Do you have a video that describes simply the tying off of the bracelets??
Sorry you had trouble. The biggest challenge is to make knots that are strong enough but not bulky. I’ve actually changed how I knot off stretch bracelets. I’m always experimenting with different methods. Here’s a video from 10 months ago: th-cam.com/video/98OjNQ7TNz0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rbhbkCSuwrmpSBqI
I am surprised that you do not use a Beadalon elastic cord needle since you use your metal wires with a stoppers on the end to set your beads up. The beetle on needle is almost exactly like the wires you use and it’s so much easier.
I find it much easier to pass a needle and thread through the hole of a bead versus feeding a Beadalon needle plus the thread, especially if the holes are small. Does that make sense? The Beadalon needle doesn’t work with small holes. Also, my product “Magic Rods” is completely different than the Beadalon needles. Mine is strictly for bead pattern design and can be loaded from both ends. It was initially designed for the making of memory wire bracelets. The Beadalon needle can only be loaded from one end once it’s threaded. I hope I’ve clarified. 🙂
I believe the initial knot you made is called a square knot. Also, you don't pre-stretch your cord? Okay, I guess the pulling technique you're using to finish it off does some of that.
If you do decide to try this method with Stretch Magic or some other brand other than Opelon, the beads may not slide down as easily. You’ll need to help them along by sliding them down individually the best way you can until the looped end slides inside the first bead. It does take a little patience. 🙂
Francès
This is by far THE BEST and MOST INFORMATIVE TUTORIAL on TH-cam!! KUDOS and THANK YOU!!!
Glad it was helpful! 😊
A messy work station is a good sign of a successful business woman!
For some reason, I've watched a lot of stretch bracelet videos, and this is the best method I've ever seen! 🥰
Me too. Thank you very much!
Thank you I find this very helpful. I'm looking forward to doing my next stretch bracelet.
Very cute bracelet.. Wonderful video and instruction.❤
Very pretty combination of colors. Thanks for the regular needle & fireline tip!
Very well done! Thanks so much for not telling us for 30 minutes about (insert any fluff and nonsense here!) while still keeping it interesting. Learned quite a bit!
You're very welcome! I’m glad you liked my video. I try and keep my tutorials as focused as possible 🙂
I am so grateful for this tutorial. My daughter likes the larger heavier beads
Hi Luisa, It's nice seeing a different method for making a Stretch Bracelet. Thank you for showing it. I may give it a try!
Ohhh. It's you! I thought it was my bead and yarn room stressing me out! Now I feel better!
Lol! 😂
Well I have never seen mixing the threads! What a great idea I have always stayed away from stretchy but I'm gonna try it. Thanks
Thank you❤😇 you are the only one I have seen teach this method. Very special!
Thank you for this video. I have been doing stretch bracelets an hav not been successful. I like your method. I have tried it on a few bracelets! Love the method.
Thank you Nerelda. Very kind of you! This method is great! I like doing it but sometimes, if the holes are small, I use a thinner stretch cord. Luckily, large gemstones or beads usually have large holes. 🙂
You make the nicest and kindest instructive videos. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Love the method of using fireline and a needle!
I love this project. Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! ❤️
Thank you for the tip to more easily slide beads onto stretch string. It's Genius.
Thank you 😊
That's awesome. Thanks for the tips with the needle and Fireline and the knotting technique. I've always been reluctant to make stretch bracelets because I've made a few that have popped on me. Doubling the stretch cord will fix that issue. I love your videos so please keep on making them.
What a neat idea to use the needle and Fireline to do stretch bracelets! Thank you!
Thank you so much Luisa ! This is a very useful tip with the needle and you’re also a very good teacher. I always appreciate your videos ! 💐
No matter what my experiences are in jewelry creating, I always learn something new. Great method for heavier (and larger) beads! Kudos.
Wow, answer to a problem I’ve been facing!! Have had to avoid gemstones in stretch bracelets! Yippee, got to get started!!
Thank You for another wonderful tutorial!!! I so prefer your method of making stretch bracelets. I like that you show up close how to put the knots inside the bead holes.
What a great lesson. I wish I had known this method last week when I made a stretch bracelet using Opelon. What a pain it was to go through a second time. Will definitely use your method moving forward.
Love the aviation wings back there! I was Army Aviation.
Hi. Hello. Howdy. I love stretch bracelets. Thank you.
Messy? You should see my scraproom.😁 I call it creative chaos. Thank you for the tip with the needle.
Been waiting for a video that describes how to bead a stretch bracelet for heavy gemstones. Very helpful!! Thanks so much. 👍🪡💍🔋📿👍
Thank you Angela! 🙂🌺🌼🌸
I really enjoyed watching 👀 YES I definitely learned something new ☺️ it's very lovely 😍
Awesome Anna 🙂
I beadweave,. It's so much easier that stringing. I didn't think it would be. So thanks for doing these tutorials.
This is my favourite method , so much better, use it all the time
Awesome technique! Such an efficient way to create stretch bracelets. Once I receive my Magic Rods I will place my beads on each rod. That will enable me to 'string' the beads and complete all 5 bracelets in :20-:25. That is a total win-win!
OMG what a great tip! I always double my stretch bracelets but have always struggled with the ‘bent wire’. This will just make stringing so much easier! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
You can also use a big eye needle with one end cut off.
You are so darn good!!!!! Thank you!
What a unique method thanks.
Very helpful...I really like the use of Fireline.
Thank you so much for the lesson. Very useful information .
Luisa you are a great teacher! I always enjoy your videos. I like your calming voice and no rush👍
Thanks for sharing such a useful video!!
Luisa you never seize to amaze me! Another great tutorial! I want to try to start making my jewelry and I figured I would start with a simple stretch bracelet before I continued on to my memory bracelet. So of course I looked for your guidance. This was a wonderful tutorial and I can’t wait to get to the store to get what I need to get started. Purple is my absolute favorite color! I’m going to go through my purple beads so that I can make one out of them. Thank you again Louisa for all of your great guidance💜
Hi Luisa,thank you for sharing your tip with firelinetread and needle.
I have made a lot strech brecelets but this is the easiest way so far.
Love it Luisa, the bracelet is beautiful! I've seen this method before and tried it with Stretch Magic, the thinner cord and it worked, I did"t even need glue. Thank you for being here on TH-cam and God bless you.
This is such a cool method! I’ve never seen it before! Thank you for sharing!
Luisa, that's a great method for a stretch bracelet. I have not seen it done that way and I will definitely use it on my next bracelet. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Thank you for your advice💕
Beautiful.
Agate my favorite Beautiful love purple. Thanks for the tips will use this method 🤩🤩💜
Very beautiful.... love watching your tutorials, always have great ideas...
Your method is wonderful! Thank you 😊! I will give it a try. I don’t like stretch bracelets too much, I find them insecure. But maybe using this method with Opelon will work. Take care, Luisa!
Wonderful tutorial. Yes, I did learn something new. I never thought to use a regular beading needle attached to the elastic cording. I use 8mm gemstones and I will be using your method. Thanks for sharing.
Will this method work for 10mm beads?
Thanks very pretty bracelet and your tutorial is excellent !
Thank you!! Ingenious
Very helpful video
Best tips and tricks ever!
I have never seen this done before with the fire line Louisa! Such a great method! I enjoy watching tutorials even if it sounds like something I already know how to do. I always come away with something from someone else’s style or technique. TFS!! 😬🤗💐
Luisa, Very cute bracelet!! Thank you for the great tip on using the needle and fireline. You are a wonderful designer and I enjoy all your creative designs you share with us. God Bless.
Wooowh, great tutorial. I love how you demonstrate the project. Very easy to follow and understand. I'm a newbie and at times I find it challenging following videos.
Thank you soooooo much for sharing your talent with us.
Blessings from Barbados 😊
Thanks for sharing - I’m starting to use the bigger beads (10mm) for men’s bracelets - this was soooo timelt❤😊. Have to laugh because I saw this a year ago😂
Thank you so much for sharing this video! I just made my first stone bracelet using your method and it was brilliant! I'm really excited and looking forward to making more bracelets and checking out more of your channel!
Brilliant idea 👍. I've yet to make a stretch bracelet so this will be a great way to get started ☺️. Thanks Louisa. Love the bracelet too.
Very pretty! Love the colors. Thanks for the tips!
Lovely🤩
I love this ty that was so easy to follow 🙂
Always learn something new. Thanks for your guidance Luisa 🥰
Amazing. I needed to learn that. Thanks again
Very nice!!! Thank you so much for sharing ❤
Thank you. Great way to do it!
Very helpful ty 4sharing ❤
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Thanks so much! Always inspiring!
This is so awesome! Thank you so much! You have a new subbie for sure! What are some good online companies you would recommend to purchase beautiful beads? Thanks in advance 😊
Thanks so much Luisa! Great method! Thanks for sharing! Evie Smith Designs, Australia
Love your idea ...thank you
I have nevet seen this method anywhere so thank you this really was very helpful
Gorgeous!😊
Luisa, I am a starter and your method makes it sooo much easier to make and understand. Thank you! What size needle? And where to buy it? You are the best!
Myrna you can use either a size 10 or 11 beading needle 😊
Thank you again Luisa! I must be dumb cause I got a little confused so I’ll have to replay it a few times 🙄🤪But it looks like a great technique 😍
Very cute!❤️
Thanks for making this tutorial and I had never seen this method and I have some of these amazing heavy glass beads. Thanks Louisa :)
New subbie.
Gostei muito dó seu canal é sou garimpeiro 🙏
I have learned (the hard way) to pre-stretch the Stretch Magic. I stretch a couple of inches and move down and stretch the next couple of inches and continue until whatever length of Stretch Magic you need is all pre-stretched. If you don't do this, as you stretch your bracelet to put it on, eventually it WILL stretch out and you will not like the results!
I watched twice and can't see where you connected the jump ring to. Did you just put it on the elastic or did you connect it to the little white spacer bead?
Thanku appreciate your lesson
I’m not sure you are still on here, but I’m pet sitting and only have big eye needle, will that work for now???
Love this needle method, but when I use Opalon I find that shreds and then breaks.
Oh and by the way .... I love this bracelet.
Thank you!
I tied the stretch string like you showed. My string UNTIES???? I did the series of knots, first was the over hand knot, next another overhand knot which would be a surgeons knot then, then another overhand knot. Then comes the E6000 glue, then the snip snip….the string starts to unravel. Do you have a video that describes simply the tying off of the bracelets??
Sorry you had trouble. The biggest challenge is to make knots that are strong enough but not bulky. I’ve actually changed how I knot off stretch bracelets. I’m always experimenting with different methods. Here’s a video from 10 months ago: th-cam.com/video/98OjNQ7TNz0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=rbhbkCSuwrmpSBqI
Bring it
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Thank you 👏💕
You’re welcome 😊
Maybe I'm not doing this right but the bead smith opelon shreds every time I use it.
Do you use larger cord for 10mm or triple loop the cord shown?
I am surprised that you do not use a Beadalon elastic cord needle since you use your metal wires with a stoppers on the end to set your beads up. The beetle on needle is almost exactly like the wires you use and it’s so much easier.
I find it much easier to pass a needle and thread through the hole of a bead versus feeding a Beadalon needle plus the thread, especially if the holes are small. Does that make sense? The Beadalon needle doesn’t work with small holes. Also, my product “Magic Rods” is completely different than the Beadalon needles. Mine is strictly for bead pattern design and can be loaded from both ends. It was initially designed for the making of memory wire bracelets. The Beadalon needle can only be loaded from one end once it’s threaded. I hope I’ve clarified. 🙂
I believe the initial knot you made is called a square knot. Also, you don't pre-stretch your cord? Okay, I guess the pulling technique you're using to finish it off does some of that.
I hope I learn how to end stretchy string on a beaded bracelet!! No one shows us!!
For the needle, is it a regular one that we use for sewing?
Cristiane you can use either a size 10 or 11 beading needle 😊
those Nicole beads came from AC Moore, that was their brand.
Thank you
👍🏻❤️
What size needle did you use?
She stated a 10 or 11 beading needle in another comment.
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Francès