I have watched many, many videos on jewelry making on TH-cam, and to my utter delight I find The O'Neil sisters are by far the most professionally produced tutorials on the planet! Every project is well thought out, the steps expertly written and the manner in which the ladies teach is carefully an thoughtfully paced. I thoroughly enjoy learning from this team. Bravo!
Wow Diane! You made our day! Thanks so much for the kind words. Be sure to subscribe to see more of our videos. We also have a blog and a newsletter. runningwithsisters.com/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
G o r g A T h o n ! Thinking about re-stringing our Mother’s pearls from necklace to bracelet as Giftie for our lovely Niece’s birthday. Will accompany a very sweet Jacquard knit LBD which is one for the ages! So Thanks for such a super sweet tutorial! 🪄🤍💛✨💨
I've seen these types of necklaces made before but I really like the little "cheat" measuring tool. Seems like a great concept - better than trying to measure with a ruler or just eye-balling the placement. Thanks!
Before this video I was intimidated and avoided floating necklaces. After watching, you have inspired me to try it. Thanks for sharing this video and making this necklace so easy for me to follow.
You're so welcome! We have the written instructions on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ Cheers! Jennifer & Kitty
I always loved this type of necklace, but was afraid to try. After watching your very informative video, I am ready to give it a try now. Thank you for posting a well planned and well video taping of this lesson for us.
Thanks for the kind words and so glad you liked the video! You can do it! Here's the step-by-step written instructions including materials list on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
I love this❣️. Just yesterday I made a pearl and pink Swarovski opal beads and loved it. There are quite a few of both beads and wasn’t sure what to do so I decided to are one of these! Hope I have enough time to make it today! Thanks so very much!
Fun idea Julu! You could do a necklace with this look by doing wirework. The construction would be similar to this project, but you would attach small lengths of chain between each pearl: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-labradorite-wirework-necklace/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
Happy New Year to you, too, Jane! And thanks for the sweet comment and great question! The bead size probably does not matter much since you measure the spacing from crimp to crimp. Just keep in mind that if the beads are smaller, you'll need more of them since each bead won't take up as much space on the bead-stringing wire. And if the beads are bigger, you'll need fewer of them. Make sense? You might adjust the spacing accordingly, too. Smaller beads might look a little lost with too much space between them, and large beads might look horsey if they are too close together. Just play with your design before you crimp! Hope that helps!
Great question! We don't. We think the crimps kind of disappear as little as they are. It's a more sleek look. But you could use crimp covers and they would look like gold beads. That's be pretty too. Cheers, Jennifer & kitty
ooo so pretty!! are the crimp beads actually sturdy and good at keeping everything in place? like would it be durable? ive never seen crimp beads before, and i normally deal with chain jewelry, so this is very new to me :)
Thanks Alicia! Yes when you crimp the crimp beads onto the wire they stay put. You can do some tests when you buy them so you get used to how to crimp them. Jennifer & Kitty
So beautiful!!! Great video😊. I’m knew to jewelry making. The wire you linked to is unavailable. Please advise on another wire in gold I could use. Thank you so much!!
Hi Jan, Here's a link to the wire: amzn.to/3LwJORB And here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
Love this video, very well explained! For the materials do they have to be the exact same size you listed in the description? I only have 4mm jump rings and 20 gauge wire.
Hi Krystal, For this necklace, you'll need Bead Stringing Wire like this: amzn.to/2SB0Etd Usually wire that has a size like "20 gauge" is bendable wire that is used for wire wrapping. Here's a video we made explaining what the different kinds of jewelry wires are: th-cam.com/video/Ob1rJgVNgcM/w-d-xo.html And here's a link to the complete how-to for this Pearl Illusion Necklace: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ Your jump rings should work fine! Jennifer & Kitty
Great question Krystal! That sounds like this package of Bead Stringing Wire: amzn.to/2S21Cyq Yes that would work fine. The thickness of the wire is slightly different but shouldn't matter. Just make sure it fits through your beads and crimps. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
Great question! You can try to flatten the crimp beads with round-nose pliers and see if it works for you. We suggest chain-nose pliers because their flat surface perfectly flattens the crimps. Maybe do a test and see if you can manage with the round-nose pliers. Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ Good luck! Jennifer & Kitty
The blog post: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ has links to all the materials if you want to see what they look like. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
Could you use real pearls to make this necklace? I want to try this with a pearl bracelet I have that broke but I’ve heard they should only be strung using a real silk thread.
Great question! Pearls have very small holes drilled in them so often they only fit on thread. For this necklace design, you could try a very thin bead stringing wire like Beadalon with a .010" or .012" diameter. It looks like this: amzn.to/3DMhffi That first number "0.012 in" on the package is the diameter of the bead stringing wire. Here's a video we made about selecting Bead Stringing Wire: runningwithsisters.com/bead-stringing-wire/ For crimps, you'll want small ones like size #1. They look like this: amzn.to/3lR39my Here's the complete how-to for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
Thanks you for your concise and information video. This is a lovely result. Question? For a more simple spare look could I use glue instead of crimp beads? If so what kind do you suggest?
That's an interesting idea Roberta! We've never tried it but you could use GS-Hypo glue. It has a needle-fine applicator tip and works well for jewelry. It looks like this: amzn.to/3Ji57GV We suggest placing a dab on the wire where you want the bead then sliding the bead over the glue. Let us know how it works! Jennifer & Kitty
Hi Lisa, It's actually soooo easy!!! Here's the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/ We're here if you have any questions. J&K
I have watched many, many videos on jewelry making on TH-cam, and to my utter delight I find The O'Neil sisters are by far the most professionally produced tutorials on the planet! Every project is well thought out, the steps expertly written and the manner in which the ladies teach is carefully an thoughtfully paced. I thoroughly enjoy learning from this team. Bravo!
Wow Diane! You made our day! Thanks so much for the kind words. Be sure to subscribe to see more of our videos. We also have a blog and a newsletter. runningwithsisters.com/
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Beautiful... love fresh water pearls and will be making these for my best friends. Thank you for sharing 🙏🥰
They will love them!
Jennifer & Kitty
G o r g A T h o n !
Thinking about re-stringing our Mother’s pearls from necklace to bracelet as Giftie for our lovely Niece’s birthday. Will accompany a very sweet Jacquard knit LBD which is one for the ages! So Thanks for such a super sweet tutorial!
🪄🤍💛✨💨
What a lovely idea! And so glad we could help!
Jennifer & Kitty
I love illusion necklaces and this one will be a besutiful addition to my collection! Gold and pearls...gorgeous.
So glad you like the design! We love illusion necklaces, too. Let us know how yours turns out!
Lovely and very classy.
Thanks so much!
Jennifer & Kitty
I am gonna start making my ön jewellery. And this video maske it quite Clear. Thanks for all you do👏👏
Yay! So fun! And you are so welcome!
J&K
I've seen these types of necklaces made before but I really like the little "cheat" measuring tool. Seems like a great concept - better than trying to measure with a ruler or just eye-balling the placement. Thanks!
Thanks Carolyn! We've done this the hard way and prefer the easy way. We'll just call it a short cut!
Jennifer & Kitty
Thanks a lot.
Before this video I was intimidated and avoided floating necklaces. After watching, you have inspired me to try it. Thanks for sharing this video and making this necklace so easy for me to follow.
Yay! So glad we could help! Jennifer & Kitty
I just love your tutorials, you make everything so easy.
Thank you for the kind words! We have all the written how-tos on our blog too.
RunningWithSisters.com
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR.
DIOS BENDIGA TU VIDA.
Thank you for watching!
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
It got better.
Oh good!
J&K
So pretty! Love the little cheat sheet - looks much more convenient though for this purpose!
Aw, thank you! Yes, the cheat sheet is definitely more convenient!!
Starting a jewelry business and I love this
So glad we could help! We have lots more projects on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
I like floating necklaces, this is very pretty maybe I can make. Regards from México. Thank you !
So glad you like it! We have a few more illusion necklaces on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/?s=illusion
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Thank you for the GREAT tutorial!!!
You're so welcome! We have the written instructions on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
Cheers!
Jennifer & Kitty
This is beautiful. I love it! I can’t wait to make one. And a matching bracelet would be fun, too! Thank you!
Thanks, Pola! And we love the idea of a matching bracelet! Let us know what you end up making!
Omg gorgeous !!!
Thanks Jenifer!
Jennifer & Kitty
Ooh this pretty... I really enjoy theee tutorials
So glad you're enjoying them! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful You explained so well Thank you
Thanks so much!
Jennifer & Kitty
I always loved this type of necklace, but was afraid to try. After watching your very informative video, I am ready to give it a try now. Thank you for posting a well planned and well video taping of this lesson for us.
Thanks for the kind words and so glad you liked the video! You can do it!
Here's the step-by-step written instructions including materials list on our blog:
runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
This is beautiful! Are the crimp beads scratchy though?
Great question Tanya. We don't find them scratchy at all.
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
I love this❣️. Just yesterday I made a pearl and pink Swarovski opal beads and loved it. There are quite a few of both beads and wasn’t sure what to do so I decided to are one of these! Hope I have enough time to make it today! Thanks so very much!
Sounds wonderful!
Jennifer & Kitty
Easy to follow video! :) The pattern can probably be replicated with other beads types too!
Thanks G! Yes you could make this design with all kinds of beads!
Jennifer & Kitty
Liked your illusion necklace
Thank you so much!
Jennifer & Kitty
Neclace is awesome
Thanks Judy!
Jennifer & Kitty
Just Lovely, Thank You.
Thanks so much Angelina!
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
lets hope we all have a happier year next year aye. keep smiling
Yes please! Happy New Year!
Jennifer & Kitty
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much Eniko!
Jennifer & Kitty
Love the finished design...
Thanks Gina! It's so easy to wear!
J&K
Cheat sheet a great idea👍
Thanks Dee! We love a good short cut!
J&K
❤❤thanks you have a new 🐝 to the channel … Sweet and simple to the point
Wow excellent tips for a perfect well done job. Thanks so much for sharing !!
Thanks so much Edith! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Jennifer & Kitty
Love this! Any suggestions for how I can make this with a thin 14k gold chain?
Fun idea Julu! You could do a necklace with this look by doing wirework. The construction would be similar to this project, but you would attach small lengths of chain between each pearl: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-labradorite-wirework-necklace/
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
Happy New Year Sisters! Love this. Great tip on the spacing. This is the best tutorial I’ve seen on floating necklaces. Does the bead size matter?
Happy New Year to you, too, Jane! And thanks for the sweet comment and great question! The bead size probably does not matter much since you measure the spacing from crimp to crimp. Just keep in mind that if the beads are smaller, you'll need more of them since each bead won't take up as much space on the bead-stringing wire. And if the beads are bigger, you'll need fewer of them. Make sense? You might adjust the spacing accordingly, too. Smaller beads might look a little lost with too much space between them, and large beads might look horsey if they are too close together. Just play with your design before you crimp! Hope that helps!
Thank you for the tutorial
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
J&K
Fantastic tip on the spaceing thank you so much. Also do you use crimp covers over the crimping beads afterwards, if u do what size?
Great question! We don't. We think the crimps kind of disappear as little as they are. It's a more sleek look. But you could use crimp covers and they would look like gold beads. That's be pretty too.
Cheers,
Jennifer & kitty
Happy New Year! Thank you for all the amazing videos ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks Jazzimini! Happy New Year!
Jennifer & Kitty
Soo pretty..
Thanks Diane!
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
ooo so pretty!! are the crimp beads actually sturdy and good at keeping everything in place? like would it be durable? ive never seen crimp beads before, and i normally deal with chain jewelry, so this is very new to me :)
Thanks Alicia! Yes when you crimp the crimp beads onto the wire they stay put. You can do some tests when you buy them so you get used to how to crimp them.
Jennifer & Kitty
Wow! So beautiful! Thank you for the great tutorial. I'm going to make this. :)
Thanks Maria! You'll love it!
J&K
I had one of these from around 2002-2013. Where is it? 🤔 I used to wear it at school every day
Time to make a new one!
Jennifer & Kitty
So beautiful!!! Great video😊. I’m knew to jewelry making. The wire you linked to is unavailable. Please advise on another wire in gold I could use. Thank you so much!!
Hi Jan, Here's a link to the wire: amzn.to/3LwJORB
And here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
@@TheONeilSisters Thank you 😊
Love this video, very well explained! For the materials do they have to be the exact same size you listed in the description? I only have 4mm jump rings and 20 gauge wire.
Hi Krystal, For this necklace, you'll need Bead Stringing Wire like this: amzn.to/2SB0Etd
Usually wire that has a size like "20 gauge" is bendable wire that is used for wire wrapping.
Here's a video we made explaining what the different kinds of jewelry wires are: th-cam.com/video/Ob1rJgVNgcM/w-d-xo.html
And here's a link to the complete how-to for this Pearl Illusion Necklace: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
Your jump rings should work fine!
Jennifer & Kitty
@@TheONeilSisters Is it ok if the size is different than the link u put in? I found one that’s .015 inch 0.38 mm 5ft and 4.6 m. Thank you!
Great question Krystal! That sounds like this package of Bead Stringing Wire: amzn.to/2S21Cyq
Yes that would work fine. The thickness of the wire is slightly different but shouldn't matter. Just make sure it fits through your beads and crimps.
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Hello. I just want to ask if I could use Round Nose Plier instead of Chain Nose Plier?. Thank you.
BTW Love your video and it's easy to follow.
I'll be waiting for your reply because I'm planning to buy pliers and other materials I needed for making accessories.. THANK YOU
Great question! You can try to flatten the crimp beads with round-nose pliers and see if it works for you. We suggest chain-nose pliers because their flat surface perfectly flattens the crimps. Maybe do a test and see if you can manage with the round-nose pliers. Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
Good luck!
Jennifer & Kitty
The blog post: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
has links to all the materials if you want to see what they look like.
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Could you use real pearls to make this necklace? I want to try this with a pearl bracelet I have that broke but I’ve heard they should only be strung using a real silk thread.
Great question! Pearls have very small holes drilled in them so often they only fit on thread. For this necklace design, you could try a very thin bead stringing wire like Beadalon with a .010" or .012" diameter. It looks like this: amzn.to/3DMhffi
That first number "0.012 in" on the package is the diameter of the bead stringing wire. Here's a video we made about selecting Bead Stringing Wire: runningwithsisters.com/bead-stringing-wire/
For crimps, you'll want small ones like size #1. They look like this: amzn.to/3lR39my
Here's the complete how-to for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
Hope that helps!
Jennifer & Kitty
fantastic, beautiful, just like you, your sister.
Aw thanks Gwen! Happy New Year!
Jennifer & Kitty
Thanks you for your concise and information video. This is a lovely result. Question? For a more simple spare look could I use glue instead of crimp beads? If so what kind do you suggest?
That's an interesting idea Roberta! We've never tried it but you could use GS-Hypo glue. It has a needle-fine applicator tip and works well for jewelry.
It looks like this: amzn.to/3Ji57GV
We suggest placing a dab on the wire where you want the bead then sliding the bead over the glue. Let us know how it works!
Jennifer & Kitty
Thank you for your suggestion. I tried Gorilla Crazy glue and it seemed to work fine. For how long , I don’t know.
👍👍👍👍👍😍🇦🇿
Thanks so much!
Jennifer & Kitty
You make it look easy, but I am sure it is not. Thank you.
Hi Lisa, It's actually soooo easy!!! Here's the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-pearl-illusion-necklace/
We're here if you have any questions.
J&K
@@TheONeilSisters Agreed and it was fun! Thank you!
No me gusta que se vea la guaya o hilo, se ve ordinario.
We have all kinds of other designs on our blog. RunningWithSIsters.com
Check them out!
Jennifer & Kitty
@@TheONeilSisters Ok lo checaré, gracias.
Gave up watching. Your video was not on the actions
We definitely craft in real time and take it slow.
Jennifer & Kitty