10 Tips For Creating Better Jewelry! 

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I have been in started beading in the 70's plus working with the eldery for the last 45 years. I find people that use their hands has more brain cells. I am 85 years and try to make one bracelet aday. And I live alone. Whe you see a person setting idle, fingers not moving ,that brain isn't growing. Thank you so very much for all your wonderful tips. God Bless you............

I've been beading for many many years and I learned 4 things today. So, Thank You. Soft Flex is the Cadillac of wires, don't scrimp on your crimps 😁, don't let your wires cross while crimping (I didn't think it mattered) and trim to the crimp bead. I always tucked my wire into the bead too. I always thought, if that crimp comes undone, I'll know if failed before I lose a bead. And yes, I have been poked and jabbed by that little wire. So thanks again, Kelly. You're awesome!!!

Thank you, Kellie, for your thorough explanations ... you're the best kind of teacher, as your thoughtfulness and concern shine through.😊

#10 just changed my life. I'm not kidding! I have always hated crimping because of struggling with that darn tail (I was taught the same way you were). It's great to know that if I crimp properly, I can just cut it flush! Thank you!

I have been beading for years but I find that over time I develop bad habits. So its great to go back and watch your videos again. Thanks!

….awesome Kellie!!!….I could listen/learn from you all day long!!…great artist and teacher!…thank you!!!

YOU are such a great teacher... I stumbled upon your site yesterday and have been hooked. I started my shopping cart with your kits - I just really need to get into something therapeutic for my mind right now and I choose your classes to teach me something new and wow.. YOU are awe-inspiring. thank you for these videos. You know that saying: WHEN THE STUDENT IS READY - THE TEACHER WILL COME.. I so agree

Thank you for these tips! I've barely used beading wire (I always use thread) or crimps because crimps scare me. LOL. I just never could figure out how to do the properly. Now I know!! Also, I never knew what beading wire was actually good. Again, now I know! :)

As a 71 yr old grandmother and have taught for many years..you are on spot ! You're right about soft flex..I made a necklace with cheap from Wal-Mart then same one from Soft flex....it will make a soft pillow when putting the necklace in your palm..cheap will never do that

Ok I am SO glad I watched this! I’ve been making jewelry for 20yrs and almost didn’t think this was worth watching, however I learned something new! I was always taught to string flex wire back into the bead for the same reason: extra support. And I struggled with hole sizes and sometimes things broke and I had no idea why! Now I’m finding out you can actually cut at the end of your crimp bead???? And it works???? Total game changer!!!!

BTW, that part about making the wrap loop ...it was the hardest thing to teach them to move your wrist instead of anything else....all of these tutorial parts were perfect..loved that you cared enough about your work to do it right ..

Thank you, Kellie, for taking the time to give us some great tips. All 10 of them helped lots. Have a blessed and safe life.

You are the best.You explain so anyone can do this.Thanks.

Kellie, I noticed that you are fighting skin issues like I have with my illness. After researching; I have bought and used effectively soap made of bay leaf and olive oil ( at least 70% or higher ). The bay leaf ( Laurel leaf ) is a natural healer and the Olive oil adds enough moisture to the skin without an oily feeling afterwards. It's also referred as Aleppo cold processed soap and is easily found online. I tried many things over the years and this is the only thing that healed my skin problem. My best wishes and thanks.

I've watched this before. Needed to see it again...thank you SOOOO much. You're an amazing teacher, and will save many hands, heartaches, and headaches!!!

You are an awesome teacher! I look forward to your videos. Finally after making jewelry for years, I can tuck burrs in!!!!

Wow!!! I am learning to do things the correct way, finally! Thanku from the bottom of my artist heart, you are THE best in every way. I wish I found you years ago Kellie. Sincerely, Caryl in Vermont ⛷🏂🎿🛷⛸

These are the best tips! I struggle with crimping and the tail - like others here. Thanks for your informative friendly style of teaching!

Thank you, you are truly amazing. I love how you explain everything. I'm a self-taught designer. I always look to learn more every day!

I have watched many videos and all of the designer leave a tail on there necklace and bracelets, thank you for the tip. I still have trouble wrapping with wire on beads, I will watch this video over and over until I get it right!!! Again thank you so much for the awesome tips, I’m a new beads and I enjoy make jewelry for my grandchildren and my self. Debbie from Northern Colorado.

Hello Kelle, My name is Lorena. I am just starting at this Jewelry business. As of last year I have been buying so much inventory, tools, and items for displays for photos to set up my website. So much to do you're right. I am retired and hope to do this for fun at the same time making some money on the side. I just came across your website today and I subscribed. Thank you for all you do I really appreciate all of you who work so hard and sharing your talents with us all.

Thanks for the many helpful tips. My fav was don't leave a tail.

Kellie-best beading tips ever! Most beading teachers assume we know how to do these important skills. I especially liked the hand positions for making wire wraps-you make it so clear. WOW! So worth the time to watch and refer to when making future projects. You get a Gold Star for this one-as usual.

Thank you Kellie. The one tip I loved the most was #10 and wow! What an enlightenment. I also love the jump ring tip. I knew to twist and not pull but I did not know about the bent nose plier. I will be doing it that way from now on.

Thank you for sharing this very important information. I have not taken any classes, so my bracelets kept coming apart at the crimp. I did not know then to not cross the wires. All of these tips are wonderful information to know. Thank you Kellie.

I have been beading for 15 years and I found this the most informative information that I have yet come across. I have been holding my tools wrong and pushing those little tips wrong!!! Thanks for showing me the way.

I was taught to leave a tail so thank you Kellie it should save wire as well as making things easier

Wish I had seen this video 10 yrs ago. It would have saved me a few grunts under my breath. I learnt the hard way! Good session Kellie x

Excellent explanations. I've never understood the importance of having that bent nose pliers, or the step-by-step analysis of the Loop and wire wrap around. Also I never understood exactly how the Crips work and how the crossing of the wire is what's making my crimps unstable. Thank you!

Wonderful. THANK YOU😁👏👍. I finally learned a lot. Yay. I was told about leaving that “ tail “ to 🤣😂😁💕again loved it ALL 👍👍👍👍👍

After watching your informative video - no wonder things just didn't flow properly. This caused me to be self conscience as to whether my jewelry was going to hold together.... Oh MY!! Thanks so very much!! I need to watch you several more times!! Al your 10 tips were my Achille's heel of my jewelry making!

Thank you Kelly, I watch most of your videos and find them very very helpful, I have been making polymer clay and resin jewellery for years now and mostly buy the made up cords. Now I am progressing to beaded pieces so this video was just what I needed, I didn’t know how to crimp but now I do. Once again thank you so much you are a huge help. I’m from Australia and most of the materials I buy on line from America.

So helpful to refresh these tips. Thank you for also sharing these tips in every video.

Excellent tips-have been making jewelry for a long time but you have discussed small details that I've never seen addressed in many classes-thank you!

New to jewelry making and I learned so much from your 10 tips, thank you very much for sharing.

Such a great teacher! I love all of your leather bracelet designs too. You are the best.

Thank you Kellie, I've been leaving that little tail and has caused problems. Will restring properly. Great tips and teaching, thanks💗

Wow. I’m putting this link on our bead club site. Great, great tips. My fave was cutting the tail next to the crimp. I, too, was taught to thread the tail through the beads. Thanks, Kellie!

Very informative and keeping me on the right direction. Thank you so much.

Great tips, Kellie! I live on the opposite side of North America I just discovered your video channel and am learning so much. You explain techniques in great detail, details matter so much when it comes to making a quality finished jewelry piece. I've always struggled with skills like crimping and making wrapped loops, so thanks for the great instruction. I enjoy all your videos for using leather and macramé, I've been primarily a seed beader the last few years and I'm excited to try something that doesn't require staring at teeny tiny beads for hours at a time, LOL!

Thank you for the tip about the bent nosed pliers. I never use them because I was holding them backwards. I’ll use them now!

Thank you so much for the tip on trimming the tail of the crimp wire. I too was taught to leave a tail. Can't wait to try this. You are a great teacher!

Wow thank you! I have learned a ton today. Number 10 I have learned over watching many that you always tuck your tail into a few beads, I would always end up with a mess and frustrated. Hopefully I will also be able to do nice loops and wrapped loops! I'm excited to get to work on some pieces I've been wanting to do! I love you Kellie your the best teacher ever! 💕💕

Absolutely brilliant video Kelly I always have trouble with my crimp tubes never seem to get it right but now i can watch you any time if i get into a tangle

Five Stars Class, ¡¡¡ Thanks so much Kellie ♡♡♡!!!

Awesome video. I have a BIG problem with wire wrapping...never looks right. Today I will practice and practice. I have always left the tail on and crimping has always been my nemesis. Unfortunately I just purchased small round crimps from Fire Mtn. I have the proper tool, so it must be my technique which I need to work on. Thanks again Kellie...I will save this video to refer to until I get it right. Next is the barrel knot. I am waiting for the tube to come in and I will watch your video to make it. Love your channel and your tutorials.

You're the best teacher! 🤩

Hi Kelly, I enjoined watching your videos and I have to stop being so nice. I've been selling my jewelry pieces for cheap, well not no more. Thanks

Wow, what great tips! I Don’t know how to accurately express how grateful I am.....and many others are as well, I’m sure...for you sharing your jewelry-making knowledge and expertise with us! How lucky are we?! Thank you🙏🏻💕

Kellie your videos always inspire me and the tutorials are always made with quality pieces. I am so glad you have taken the time to show how to burnish the end of a wire wrapped piece. I will be practicing. Crimping has been an issue but I’m not giving up. I bet you are right that it is the quality I’ve been using. I received my new order from your store and thank you for international shipping. I have found your store is my hidden gem.

Thank you for teaching us and your great tips!!

Amazing thank you so much from all us newbies 👏👏👏

You are the best Kellie. When i first started beading, I made ALL of the mistakes that you mentioned! I used hardware pliers and cheap wire, tools, beads etc. Such a waste of money. I now spend the money and get it right from the beginning. I still hate crimping, but only because I'm too afraid to give it another try.

Great tips, thank you so much

Tip #11. Always use Softflex crimps. Years and years ago I quit wasting my time and money on cheap crimps. Then I got the Magical crimping tool, no need for a crimp cover. Game Changer!!

Great great tips!! I think you should do a video like this once a month. I'd love to learn why we do things the way we do or, like today learn a better way of doing it. As a newbie, I would be so grateful to learn new techniques. My favourite today was cutting off the crimping wire. I did not know that. I also loved the wire loop technique you use. I do it similarly but you added some necessary steps that I did not know to do. Thank you, my dear. Very good info. 💜🦋😷✌

Thanks again and I too have learned something from you. I thought that you need to tuck the wire into the beads not only to keep it from breaking but also it gives the completed bracelet a better look. You proved both items wrong! You really are the best at these tutorials!

Thank you, thank you and thank you! I need to learn how to put on a crimp cover.

Thank you Kellie, I love your tutorials! I have been making and stringing my own polymer beads for a long time but I always learn something new when I watch you! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Evie Smith Designs, Australia.

I love Soft Flex wire

What a teacher you are!

I'm so thankful for your helpful videos and that you're willing to share your experiences. Every little thing helps me to avoid the problems that experienced jewelry designers have learned as they walked through the process themselves. The best student is the one who is willing to learn from those who are more experienced in the field.

Kellie, this is a fantastic video. So many wonderful tips! I added this to our latest blog and linked up your store and social media. Thanks for the love! ~Thomas

I love soft flex too! A little bit at a time to build up stock!

Thank you so much Kellie.... your the best teacher... I look forward every week seeing you and learning new things... out of all the videos I watch everyday I learn more from you than anyone!!

Hi Kellie, thanks so much for another awesome video! 💖 I really understand what you're saying about not having a tail after the crimp, it worries me that the crimp might slide off especially if it is snagged on clothing. Like you, I've been tucking the tail into the beads for uniformity as well as strength, because if the crimp was dislodged it has further to travel if the tail isn't docked right beside the crimp. However, I will try the tailless method and will continue to do that last little squeeze with the pliers. At the moment I'm still using Wildfire by Beadalon and a while ago I watched a video where a guy kept the tail tucked into a few beads, then used a cigarette lighter to singe a tiny bit of the tail so it can't escape. Don't singe the Wildfire wire too much or it will look like a bead itself!

Thank you! Finally I understand how to do a wrapped loop and know to cut off those tails!! 🥰

You’re the real deal! Glad I found ur channel

Very very helpful Kellie!!!!! Making loops and why using different tools can make a world of difference

Thanks for the tips, Kellie and sharing your expertise. I, too, was taught to insert the crimp wire into a bead (or two) after crimping, and have been poked as a result. Also, thanks for the Soft Flex is the Cadillac of wire. It's soo confusing to know what material are quality when you are relatively new to jewelry making. I've only been making jewelry since 2013 and do it has a hobby now, but plan on making it a business before I retire from my job in 5 years.

Thanks for the great tips Kellie! 😊👍🍍

Amazing! Thank you so much for every single tip. I was holding my breath wondering if it was me you saw crazy things with my tools. Few! But just in case "Don't look Ethel". 🤦 You're the best!💙💚

Enjoyed the tips 👌I think that will helpa lot. Thanks for sharing 👍Have a blessed day.

Great Tips, thank you Kellie!

I am a soft flex junkie!!! I only use it as well!!

9&10 will save me a whole lot of frustrations 👌👌👌 thank you 😊

I have been working with wire for many years and i have never made the perfect crimp. Thank you for teaching me the correct way to use the tool and attain a good crimp.

Great tips on crimping !! It is important to crimp properly, and I don't think I was taught anything about it. Watched other videos, and it is important that your flex wire does not cross, and your crimp is properly positioned, and your tool is used properly as well. I've had the soft flex slide out of the crimp bead, and was afraid to use the soft flex because of this. I would love making more bracelets, but using the stretch cord may eventually break, and the thought of having added semi precious gem stones, and falling apart would be a disaster. Now that I have the proper instructions, I can confidently start making more bracelets with soft flex and gem stones.

I loved all your tips Kellie whether I knew how to do it the right way or not. Dina

I've been trolling you for quite a while now... well, since the pandemic! :) I've loved making jewelry since I was a teen (I'm now 60), and currently have my own Etsy store. I've learned so much from you and my confidence is gaining everyday. I enjoy designing my own styles and you have given me so much inspiration over these past several months. Thank you so much! By the way... what did I learn today? No tail left after crimping? YAY! I was taught the same way and always hated that tail sticking out from my beautiful designs. Peace, and be well!

Your videos are outstanding. I can watch 10 other videos that use the exact same techniques that you do, and I won't understand it because of how it's presented, but I watch yours and it all clicks. The first time I saw you use the bent chain nose pliers to open and close jump rings changed everything for me. I hated working with those things because my pliers always slipped and now I know it was the awkward angle. One other tip I might give to beginners (like myself)... if you're finding wire work difficult, play around with memory wire for a bit. If you can get a nice loop on stainless steel, switching back to copper feels like working with thread.

These tips were so helpful! Thank you.

Excellent video, especially the last tip!

Very helpful! Thank you! Great tips about crimping, among others!:-)

Thank you for all the tips. They really help 🙏🏻

I’ve made one with just 8-0s. Doesn’t stick out so much. I have some hematite 6/0 going to try next! Can Not Stop Making These!💕

Thankyou for this tutorial . Its very helpful …👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🌞🌞🌞🍀🍀🍀🌻🌻🌻

I agree about Soft Flex, only wire I use.

Excellent! I was crimping ALL wrong! Very helpful. I also loved the tip regarding the correct way to make a wrapped loop. I have done a few, some came out great by sheer luck, but most are a disaster. The position of the tools makes so much more sense and I will remake the one I did earlier today as it was horrid! Perfect timing that I found this video, thank you so much!

Yayayaya! Oh I neede that tip on wrapped loops! Thank you 👍❤️

Very helpful video. Tip#10 was one I'd never heard before. I'd always seen people leave that tail "for extra support." Now I know better. :-)

Thank you.Thank you. You very good teacher

Great video Kellie. Very helpful and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you. I've learned something today especially tip no.10.

Crimping is hard! My wires always cross, I bet 60 percent of the time, they just have minds of their own. THANKYOU for the tips, u are awesome. I always left the little tail of wire, now I know, if I crimp right I don’t need to do that. And of you don’t crimp right you can’t fold it nice and neat.

Thank you! I am going to get a good tool and crimp beads from your online shop right now! It's almost my birthday, so that would be a great gift! (-: Thanks again

Very nice tips. You teach very well. Thank you

Thank you so much! Anna UK. 👍❤️

Thank you so much for this! I wish I'd seen this a year ago!