Making a Victorian Jet Necklace // DIY Beading Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2020
- Today I'll be talking you through how I made this sparkling black gothic necklace inspired by Victorian jet mourning jewelry! I had started looking for a necklace to wear with the costume I'm making and couldn't really find anything in my price range, so I decided to DIY some "jet" jewelry. I have been beading for even longer than I have been sewing, and really enjoy it as a "hobby" in my "off" time...whatever those things are. I hope you all enjoy this tutorial and let me know if you would like to see more jewelry making and crafting in the future!
Materials List:
-Size 15 black seed beads
-Flexible beading wire (preferably thin and very flexible indeed)
-Size 3mm opaque jet fire polished beads
-Size 5mm round black glass beads
-Size 6mm opaque jet fire polished beads
-Size 8mm opaque jet fire polished beads
-Size 5mm x 7mm black opaque faceted teardrops (center drilled)
-Size 8mm x 11mm black faceted teardrops (center drilled)
-2mm black crimps
-Black headpins
-Black ear wires
-Gunmetal or black clasp
Color Coded Pattern for this necklace : / 460563499397942919
Image Credits:
Black Gown, MET : www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
Black Jet Parure, British Museum : www.britishmuseum.org/collect...
Jet brooch, Detlef Thomas, wiki commons : en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mournin...
Red and Black Ball Gown, MET : www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
Portrait, Portrait de Madame Fanny Léontine Gronkowska avec éventail, 189, Barbara MacKay: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...
Beaded Evening Gown, MET : www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.
Where I get my pattern drafting paper: atlaslevy.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored)
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First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!
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Thank you for watching! - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
"Fired for not wearing crocs" - iconic power move
Thanks ha! 😅
TheClosetHistorian THAT was a control freakazoid! I’m glad you were saved from working for them!
Me: "I'm not much of a jewelry person."
Bianca the Closet Historian: *vampy glams it up serving the most spoopy look*
Me: "...so uh, I'm a jewelry person now."
Honestly most jewelry I see in stores is just not my style, I suppose making your own deals with that quite nicely! And this necklace especially is just beautiful. I'd certainly welcome seeing more of your beading work, maybe also with some guidance for any beginners who might want to get into it themselves?
I also was not a jewellry person, until I started following Dames a la Mode. She makes historical reproduction jewellery, and it is stunning! I want it all so very badly! Her TH-cam channel is mostly sewing historical clothing, but she has done a couple of videos on her jewellery, which is actually her day job.
And considering the expertise and research that goes into her jewellery, it is very reasonably priced. Highly recommend you have a squiz, if you’re interested- both her channel and her shop.
This comment was not sponsored, I promise.
I'm not a jewelry person either plus I hate wristwatches, most jewelry are just not my style... But I think the feeling of wearing rings and heavy earrings is quite good.
Well done my dear! I suppose I say that to you often, but each time it is sincere. I too am not a daily jewelry person, but I highly recommend that we all take the time to do more. We all need some gothic glam in our lives.
Thank you Marinary!
The necklace turned out beautifully--I'd definitely be interested in seeing more beading tutorials!
Thank you!
The one dislike is the owner of the crocs beading shop
Oh too funny!
And just a few years later...the shop had closed 😉
Sounds like the owner had stock in those companies! LOL!
@@TheClosetHistorian Not surprised the shop didn't last.
I’d love to see more beading. Maybe the next should basic tools and basic wire work ?
Can do sometime!
The whole set is lovely! And honestly being fired for not wearing crocs is iconic!
Thanks for sharing all of your creative talents. Stay safe. 🖤
Thank you Madison! Hope your safe and well too ❤
“Fired fo not wearing crocs” you are a hero!
I’d you need a new beading project, I’d love to see you make a hat pin!
That crock story is hysterical! My first job was a costumer designer, but Michaels would have been great, too. If you worry about losing your hands, I'm 60 and reversed arthritis. It requires a fairly strict diet, but my mother was crippled at 55 and I wasn't going there. I can still draw and sew and bead all day with no pain. You don't need to fear losing dexterity, it really is a symptom of bad diet, not age.
I'm not particularly into necklaces (as my 70 odd pairs of homemade earrings will attest), but this project is as creatively inspiring and informative as usual. And the intro montage...stunning!
Thank you Kaytie!
Yes, your eye makeup of late especially has been so wonderful.
Thank you Guinevere!
Listening to Lucy Lawless teach me how to bead a necklace is my peak aesthetic.
I just watched this today and YES! more beading tutorials would be great! I don't own any Crocs and have never worn them. Good for you for sticking to your guns back then! I can completely understand an employer requiring a certain color and style of pants and shoes, but to get that specific is unreasonable. If they behave that way toward their employees, they don't have a store I care to frequent.
I love how the necklace turned out.
Thank you!
I remember reading a book about Victoria (doesn't seem like a person I'd like very much, extremely self indulgent, in my opinion anyway. Not really the era I usually read about.) and how she'd go into mourning so much and for so long and it really expanded the jet jewelry making business in the areas where it was found. It was as if she really took some strange enjoyment in mourning and somehow, it became more about her. Apparently ladies at court weren't so pleased to be forced into full or half mourning over and over again.
I like how your eyeshadow always has a smoky eye appearance. With the beading, will you have any future tutorials where it will be included on clothing, like with flapper style dresses or blouses?
Thank you Annelise! I'd love to bead a whole 20's dress someday, but I'd need to build quite the big frame to do so!
I must admit that I love your videos. After watching them for information I was them to have the companionship of your voice when I do my crafts. I hope I do not sound like psychofan. What you call rambling, I find comforting inspiring.
Thank you Olenka!
The pieces are very beautiful! It really looked like they would shift green, I've seen some very pretty beads that do that when the light hits just right. But just black is very stunning as well!
I wouldn't mind more beading, I find it very relaxing to watch (and do) and if one wants to follow along it is easier than with sewing, I find.
Thank you!
I'm sorry I'm writing again, I'm just in awe of your wealth of creativity. I'm remembering that you define yourself mainly as a writer, and am compelled to say, and I mean this with all my heart, Bianca you can do anything. Really.
Lovely! My mom does wire wrapping on stones and stuff and as a teen/kid when I tried to pick it up I always got overwhelmed by all of the choices and possibilities. I think I made an anklet that I really liked and that was about it ha ha. Beading and jewelry making is just so cool to watch come together when other wise I’d look at it and just be lost on how to do something like that.
Thanks for the wonderful content as always ❤️🌻
Thank you! ❤ Wire work is lovely too, so many options indeed!
Your eyeshadow is *chef's kiss* stunning. 10/10 funerary wreaths
Thank you! I do love the JDGlow brand galaxy shadows, they're the best!
Hudson Vintage, sent me over. Wow very Talented lady, beautiful necklace
Bianca can do anything she wants!
Thank you Holly!
Bianca coming thru with that intro of gothic goodness 👏👏 we stan
I know this video is old, but it popped up in my feed. I’ve been beading for years, (briefly) majored in jewelry in college, and never understood the point of crimps until today. Thank you!
Bianca, this is a lovely necklace. You captured the Victorian mourning necklace to a tee. Beautiful job! Yes, I would like to see more jewelry making from you and what you pair the pieces with. Great introduction and production quality. 💕💕💕
Thank you! I have indeed ordered some more beads 😅
Love your make up it is always perfect. I would sit and watch you do as much beading as you would like to share. I love, love, love, the jewellery you made it is gorgeous.
Thank you Tracie!
I'm only at the dramatic intro, and I'm very invested.
LOVE the beading tutorial! I’ve always been a bit intimidated by all the things needed - crimps, jump rings, o rings. Seems like a whole new language.
Do not be intimidated. Start simple with a basic Michaels tool kit, some wire and beads and go for it! TH-camrs will give you the rest- inspiration and knowledge
@@lyndabird9401 I will have to find an equivalent in Australia! That sounds pretty handy to have.
@@MissMVintage It is its own language, but it's pretty straight-forward. And really you don't even need all of that to start. Beads, clasps (lobster claws are my preference), earring wires, thread and a needle small enough to fit through them. That was pretty much all I used for years, and I beaded constantly; I lived in the middle of nowhere, no TV or internet... it was glorious! 💚🖤💚
Thank you Miss M! you can do it, you'll get the hand of it in no time!
I love how extra extra EXTRA you went with the various embellishments!
Thank you Kristen!
your makeup is stunning. Love the beautiful necklace.
Thank you Danee!
There is something so calming about making jewelry to me. I love looking at ancient or antique pieces and also am very lucky to own a necklace made from ancient Roman glass beads I believe it was a "fertility necklace" as the drop beads are somewhat falic in shape 😆
It is indeed super calming, it's a nice break ❤
First and foremost you are a saint because as soon as I saw crocs in the job description I would have been out. They lost me at that point. Like boat shoes there is a line that goes uncrossed. Second, LOVE LOVE LOVE the music selection and sound design? this video. Just lovely! Perfectly set the atmosphere and vibe I was very impressed. Third, excellent video as usual. I used to make jewelry as a hobby in middle and high school. Brought back pleasant memories!
Thank youuu!
YAYY!!!! I mentioned you in what I'm working on now, It will be live hopefully Monday. Delete this if it annoys you I totally get it, but also am excited that I mentioned you :)
Thank you!
Gorgeous faux jet suite... please let's do more bead work... sewing n jewelry go hand n hand...sewing n bead work are my 2 favorite pass times... thank you for all your beautiful videos... blessings
Thank you Cindy!
Love the cinematography, and the demonstration on beading. I love seeing your new make-up styles - very adventurous and lovely
Thank you Dawn!
The snowflake necklace would be devine
I really want to try it!
@@TheClosetHistorian 👏
Beautiful!
That dress code disrespected you first!!
This necklace is gorgeous, I absolutely need one... Even though I have many necklaces and no place to wear them already.
Thank you Deva!
Music was awesome! Oh, and the necklace and bracelet and earrings are beautiful. I think you look great in the necklace and maybe a few more dresses meant for necklaces are in order? 😉 Thanks for talking us through! It was fun!
Thank you Dawn!
I thought the necklace came out beautifully and it's a very intricate design. You are so talented. I wish I had your skill. It's good you got fired from that one beading store. They clearly treated their employees terribly with all of those requirements. I really enjoyed this video and thank you!
Thank you Peggy!
So goth-spook-elegant!
Oh wow, I love this!
Thank you!
I love this!
Thank you! So beautiful!
Um wow I need to make this now, thanks so much for the inspiration!
All I needed to know, “fired for not wearing crocs”. I am also with you on beading and jewelry making. I was the assistant manager of a kitschy jewelry store in Cincinnati for my college years. When times got tight I was able to sell my jewelry in the shop. Things I don’t get to do now that I am the owner of one of those tiny things you don’t enjoy (and I don’t blame you for not wanting one, the return policy is non-existent).
@StephanieCanada I follow you too!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@@lyndabird9401 aww thank you so much!
Dry interesting site. I enjoyed the little history lesson in addition to the tutorial to make the beaded necklace. Please do make more. I love this necklace. It’s gorgeous.
Thank you!
I'd love more beading videos!
This is gorgeous! I would love to see more beading, especially since you enjoy doing it.
Also +1 for the Crocs stance. I mean . . . what is wrong with people? (Quelle horreur!)
Thank you Shannon! I would rather go barefoot than wear crocs 🤣
Inspiring as always!
Thank you!
Yes please do more jewellery videos!!!
Fabulous! Awesome as always!
Thank you Jennifer!
Bianca the vintage goth queen 👑 😍
I learned so much! Love this 🖤
Thank you Natalie!
I would love to see more beading tutorials :D
I love jewelry turorials and this was beautiful. Can't wait for more ☺
Thank you Brentt!
This is so beautiful and inspiring! I'm just getting into beadwork and a lot of the bead weaving tutorials I'm watching are intimidating, while this feels do-able and adaptable! I love the festooning. And I'm glad I know that word now :)
Thank you!
Wow 🤩 it looks gorgeous!💃🏻🤩
Thank you Diana!
I am all the way here for this new edit style
Oh my GOD jet is my absolute favorite gemstone ever!
Oh yes, would certainly enjoy seeing more jewellery making! 🖤thank you 🖤
Thank you Rowan!
I love her videos! She’s wonderful at explaining things and has great taste.
Seconded!!
Thank you!!
I'm so excited that you did a beading tutorial. 😊
Thank you Maren!
more beading ,yes pls!
Fantastic darling! Just what I adore.
Thank you Jody!
I never knew exactly what jet was (other than knowing it's lovely!). I love it!
I have some turquoise seed beads that I want to incorporate into my silversmithing. This was some good inspiration.
Love this. So helpful to see how you did it and how you planned it out and why
Thank you!
Definitely more beading tutorials! This necklace is gorgeous!
Thank you Charese!
Love seeing this. Beautiful necklace. Would love to see more please.
Thank you Linda!
*love Love LOVE this, and your hair rocks!* You did say not to go back and I had to. . .
I enjoyed this video. Beading appeals to me.
Thank you!
I love the necklace, earrings and bracelet. They are beautiful!
Thank you Laurie!
I've recently started beading its rather addictive. Lol!
Your video has taught me some techniques i didn't know about.
This is lovely, Bianca. I would love to see more posts on Beadwork and embellishment of clothing on the podcast, especially if the beadwork is on clothing. I make some beaded jewellery, including a couple of pieces inspired by mourning jewellery and I have done for about 20 years, but I'm just starting to add them to my sewing projects. When you are working with pieces that have draped swags, or dangles, you are always going to have to deal with the effects of gravity in some way, unless you are using a wire wrapping to make the points, which would make it less comfortable to wear.
If you ever get the chance to go to Whitby, there is a wonderful jewellery workshop there that has a small museum with some of the original jewellery making tools from that era, it was fun to see what had changed since then and how many of the tools were still recognisable!
Thank you Jan! I would certainly love to visit Whitby!
I've only ever done thread beading. I always had tension problems. I'd definitely be interested in seeing more bead related videos. This came out lovely!
Thank you Reina!
More beading, please! Loved this!
Thank you!
Spoopy and Vampy Glam! I'm digging it. Yes, of course, make more jewelry. Love your eyeshadow! Stay well.
Thank you Michelle! ❤
I’ve just became more interested in beading again, so this is timely! Love everything about your channel. Can’t wait to see more (beading projects & sewing)!
Thank you Charmaine!
This was so cool! Love how you just whipped out all this beading knowledge and skill and showed us a gorgeous necklace
Thank you!
That's a really fun jewelry set! I worked in a bead shop part-time for a summer when I was in college, and I still have some beads and the bead tools I bought as a result. I should get them out and make something. Several years ago I was given an antique jet bead collar, which had been deaccessioned and was about to be thrown out (due to bad condition) by the museum where I used to work; one of the staff in the collections center (where I volunteered) pulled it off the trash pile and set it aside for me, to either restore or salvage the beads. Whatever kind of thread that the beads had been strung on, is shattering and falling apart, but most of it is still intact.
Thank you! Thank goodness it was saved from the trash pile! Deteriorating thread is not reason enough to bin nice beads!
I hope you are able to repair it, it sounds like the original was strung on silk, which is strong, but breaks down eventually, many of the older necklaces pre-ww2 would have been strung on silk, more modern ones are often strung with nylon threads, unless they are pearls.
I love this beading video! Its so calming yet intriguing. pLEASE make more
Thank you Ian!
love this, would love to see more!! so any ideas now percolating
Thank you!
I loved this video, im aware im a week late! I tried to watch is the day it was posted but life got in the way.
Thank you Kiara!
This was so relaxing to watch, I would love to see more videos like this one in the future.
Thank you Luana!
I'd love to see more beading vids! it's weirdly relaxing and the little pattern you drew/color coded is awesome!
Thank you Rachel!
It turned out so beautifully! I love beaded stuff :)
Tbh, only about a year ago I thought that beaded jewelry looks childish and too simple for me to wear, but then my sister started to make beaded brooches and sell them on Instagram. I fell in love, because I saw that they are so intricate and gorgeous 😌
So, now I have five beaded brooches 😅
Thank you Yulia! It can be quite intricate indeed ❤
I love beading too. I find it therapeutic. Your necklace is beautiful!
Thank you Dawn! I quite agree
I love the eye shadow
Thank you Meg!
@@TheClosetHistorian hey I give credit where credit is due :) I am an intj among other things so i don't say stuff to people please.
Yes please! More beading content! This video hit a spot I didn't even know I had :)
Thank you Michal!
I love the intro! You’re so pretty!
Love the necklace too!🥰
Thank you Evelyn!
The beading looks much easier than I imagined this has been quite inspiring
Thank you Trudi!
Bianca, you’re amazingly talented. Beautiful necklace...thanks for sharing. 💖🤗
Thank you!
Excellent!! It's obvious you love what you do. Beautiful necklace💜
Thank you!
Love it! Very informative about adding the crimps for the drop portions. Your tutorials are excellent!
Thanks
Thank you Kimberly!
Your makeup looks gorgeous!! Your whole look is a vibe. Please do more bead work when you get the time. It turned out so lovely 🥰
Thank you! More beads on the way :)
It is amazing when beads find new life in a full maximalist necklace! ❤️ thank you for your amazing instruction in this video!!! Black crimp beads! A miracle!
Thank you Thea!!! ❤❤❤
How beautiful. I have a repro one that's very similar but yours is special ❤️❤️❤️.
Thank you Frankie!
Gorgeous
Thank you!
Oooo pretty!