This video was very easy to watch and learn. Thank you for the 2 voices that were both easy to listen to. You did not talk too much either. Thank you very much.
THEEEE VERY BEST demo , I've see thus far. I've had difficult moments finishing off my bead wire. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO‼️*so happy I clicked to view* Blessed 2023‼️
Thanks so much Catt!! We also have a step by step how-to that goes with this video: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Cheers! Jennifer & Kitty
Wow, thank you! What a nice comment!We have the complete how-to on our blog at runningwithsisters.com/beaded-statement-necklace/ And if you have any questions while you are working on this kind of necklace or any jewelry project, you can leave us a comment and we'll reply. We love helping! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
You have taught me more by just showing this simpel technique than any other video I have seen. I am teaching myself and you helped a lot! Thank you so much.
Wow what a nice thing to say! So glad we could help! Here's a link to the complete written instructions for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ We'd love it if you subscribed to our channel! We post new jewelry videos all the time. Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
Thank You!!! I had a very old unakite necklace that broke while I was outside. I can actually find similar stones at a reasonable price (This thing went with soooo many outfits...!) but from repairing jewelry before I was afraid I couldn't make a tight or secure enough strand. Now I'm very excited to replace a much missed accessory without shopping for YEARS to find one already made.
Just started jewellery making and I’m off to get some beads to make a necklace as a gift today! This is sooo pretty! Thank you for this easy follow along tutorial!! 💜
I want to do this same element but double length. That way it can be double layered with the clasp as the focal point. Thank you for the DIY! Now I know what I can make to wear at the family reunion!
Thank you so much for making this video. I've been making necklaces for about six months now without watching any videos on how to crimp the end and turns out I've been doing it the hard way with regular crimps. I'm doing it this way for now on. Loved this video.
This video is fantastic, I have been trawling through videos trying to find videos to help me in making things for my wedding (we're trying to cut down on costs) and jewellery is one of those things so this video is a huge help for making the necklace I want to make. Thank you for sharing your know how xx
So glad we could help Stacey! Here's the written how-to with step photos on out blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Happy Wedding! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
That was so easy to understand, clear, concise and to the point. THANK YOU for not wasting time repeating every step :) It really helped explain how to make the closures work with ease
I have some beads like this (I couldn't resist, they were all so pretty!) but I didn't quite know what I wanted to do with them. Now I know! Thanks for the great tutorial!
So glad we could help! If you have any questions while you're working on your project, just leave a comment and we'll reply. We're here to help! Jennifer & Kitty
Great video ladies! If I may...just one more little suggestion...)at least for the beginners anyway,) after your last crimp and before closing the crimp cover, be sure to give your necklace a good "tug". This is to ensure that your crimp is ok and that it will hold your beautiful necklace together....
+Teri Steinborn Great tip Teri! We should all make a habit of checking our crimps to make sure they're secure. Thanks so much for the excellent reminder!
I realize I'm a bit late to the party but I am so happy I came across your videos! Perfect and concise video on how to start and finish a bead necklace. I most definitely subscribed! The only thing I'm wondering is if I am able to use this technique using silk thread?
Hi Leigh! The crimps for the clasps could cut into the delicate silk thread. So for thread we recommend tying it onto the clasp or making an endless necklace like this one: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-an-endless-beaded-necklace-no-clasp/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
Thanks for your video. It is so very clear and easy to follow. My question is....crimp beads come in different sizes I am told. What size of crimp beads do you use?
Hi Kathy, We probably should pay more attention to crimp bead sizes, but we usually use whatever we have around. It is important if you are trying to hide a crimped crimp bead under a crimp bead cover, but otherwise it doesn't matter too much. You can buy a set of crimp beads in four sizes and then have a variety on hand as you need them. They look like this: amzn.to/39Ge2Vd Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
For me AC MOORE store is the best one, Michaels not bad, but AC MOORE, is like walking into heaven, as far as variety of beads and the sheer amount of materials to make necklaces and bracelets go, tons of stuff!
Great question Patricia! We would use the same wire, bead stringing wire. Here's a link to the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
Hi, I've been using this technique for my jewelry so far and I've been having some difficulty with beads becoming loose or falling apart all together. Thank you for your help. I love creating!
The O'Neil Sisters Yes!! Please help me! I make all of my jewelry with this technique and some have lasted longer than other pieces without getting loose at the ends.
Hi, I'm still waiting for a reply! I really need to figure out how to stop the beads from getting loose because I'm selling jewelry now based on this video! bakedbutterfly.com
Sorry we missed your comments. Sometimes RU-vid is confusing in how it shows which comments we have not responded to. So sorry! If the beads are getting loose, it sounds like the bead stringing wire is coming out of the crimp. Try adding a dab of glue inside the clamshell bead tip before you close it. We like GS-GHypo. Here's what it looks like: amzn.to/3e9kamh Or you could use E6000 and apply it with a toothpick. Here is the step by step how-to for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ We have a few more videos showing how to finish the ends. This one is made the same way. runningwithsisters.com/easy-bead-stringing-handmade-glass-bead-necklace/ Or you could try finishing the ends a different way. Here we use crimp beads and crimp covers instead of the clamshell bead tip. runningwithsisters.com/aqua-crystal-beaded-necklace/ Let us know how we can help you more. J&K
Awesome Job! I have been wanting to start making jewelry, as it is a passion & want to have unique pieces; Thank you so much for the expert video! So helpful!!! :)
Thank you for the tutorial. Can it be a problem if I make a necklace just like a stretch bracelet? (using a stretch wire and glue). I want to make one for a 90 year old lady and I want to make putting on/take off a necklace super easy for her.
Hi Sophie, We haven't tried making a stretch necklace, but it's worth a try! Here's a link to a stretch bracelet on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/gemstone-stretch-bracelet-video-and-kit/ You can also try using a magnet clasp. Or you could make an Endless Necklace with no clasp: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-an-endless-beaded-necklace-no-clasp/ Just make sure it's long enough to go over her head. What a nice gift for her! Jennifer & Kitty
Hi Renina, We don't have those exact bracelets, but we have a video for similar ones here on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-friendship-bracelet/ You may also like this one: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-crystal-circle-bracelet/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
I Love your name, my mother's last name was also O'Neil, I miss her so much, when I seen your name I said this RU-vid channel is defiantly for me and I hit subscribe :)
Just subscribed! Thank you for this video! I broke one of my favorite gemstone necklaces and want to re-string it. Now I know how! Where did you purchase these gorgeous beads??
So glad we could help! We think we got these beads from Michaels. Halcraft also has beautiful beads: www.halcraftcollection.com Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
I bought the same thickness wire, and used this process (great video by the way) but it's just so stiff that once it's done I can almost shape the necklace rather than letting it fall naturally. Should I use a better material? I bought stainless steel wire.
Hi Alice, Sorry you are having trouble with the wire. We recommend "Bead Stringing Wire" like this: amzn.to/3hh6FSa Here's a video we made showing how to pick out the right wire for a project: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ob1rJgVNgcM.html Here is the written how-to for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Let us know if you need any more help! Jennifer & Kitty
I have never made a necklace but now I want to! I was looking for beginner beading for a bracelet but I’m guessing this would work the same for a bracelet, just a shorter price.
Hi Michelle, Here's a tutorial specifically for a bracelet: runningwithsisters.com/make-a-bracelet/ And yes, this necklace can simply be made shorter to do a bracelet. Let us know if you need any help! Jennifer & Kitty
Thanks Laura! Here's the step by step written instructions we posted on our blog. runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ We didn't note the size of the clamshell bead tip, but that size sounds about right. Hope that helps! J&K
This is gorgeous! I've been trying to get up the courage to try making necklaces, I have made several bracelets already. You gals are great, just subscribed!!! :)
I too have been trying to get up some courage to repair some very old pieces that the string has worm out on. Now i feel much more confident and am ready to give it a whirl!
Great question Krystal. It is not recommended to use crimp beads on fishing line. The crimp bead is metal and the edge can cut the fishing line and break the necklace. Bead stringing wire is perfect for this project. Here's a video we have explaining what bead stringing wire is: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IYdgc3_oDa4.html And here's the complete how-to for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
Here's the written how to for this projectL runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ We didn't note the sizes of the beads because you can really use any beads. But looking at the necklace, we'd guess the large rondelles are 10mmx12mm, the mediums might be 4mmx8mm, and the smalls could be 4mmx5mm. But as we said, we're not positive. Hope that helps! J&K
Thank you for this tutorial. Can anyone tell me what size jump rings, crimp beads, and clamshell tip beads I will need when using the exact same wire as the one shown in the video? I'm new here and am finding a variety of sizes for those items. Thank you!
We like jump rings 3 or 4mm, so they are not too horsey. We choose small crimp beads. Beadalon makes a variety pack that mihgt be good get to get started. Google "Beadalon Crimp Tube Variety" to see them. We don't often see options for sizes on clamshell bead tips. Just make sure your crimp beads are smaller than the clamshell. Hope that helps! J&K
Oh no! So sorry Pamela! Here's another video we made that shows how to finish the ends. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ura8R7T7yY0.html You can add a dab of jewelry glue to the crimp bead inside the clamshell bead tip to make it more secure too. Are the crimp beads sliding through the hole in the clamshell bead tip? Maybe you need to try a bigger size. And be sure to really crimp the bead flat and tight onto the wire. Let us know how we can help! J&K
The video was very informative and precise; nonetheless, the clam shell bead caps are not secure. The jumpring will detach from them unless soldering is done. A pretty necklace fail is what you will get.
Yes Deena! Soldering is a great technique for securing handmade jewelry. We are just showing a different way that a beginner can do. And so far, we haven't had any trouble with the bead tips opening up or coming loose. But if you prefer to solder, you can certainly adjust this how-to to include soldering. Great point! J&K
We used a toggle clasp for this necklace. To attaching it we used clamshell bead tips. Here's the complete written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
Hi Anju, We buy beads from Amazon, FireMountainGems.com, PandaHall.com, and Etsy. We also shop a lot at Hobby Lobby, Joann, and Michael's. Hope that helps! J&K
The biggest beads are probably 10mm in diameter on this necklace. Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty
+Shumaila Siddiqui We're not really sure. Can you measure on the child with a tape measure? Or maybe look on Etsy at what length the children's necklaces are. Wish we could help more.
Great question! We added 17 inches of beads and the clasp adds about an inch and a half, so the final length is 18.5". You can make it longer or shorter by adjusting the number of beads. Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Cheers! Jennifer & Kitty
Hi Denise, We don't recommend using thread for this project because the crimp beads cut into the thread and weaken it. Here's the complete how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Let us know if you have any other questions! Cheers, J&K
Hi Eva, We love these tools. They are made by Euro Tool and are called the Glitter Line. Here's what they look like: Chain-nose pliers: amzn.to/2Kusrah Round-nose pliers: amzn.to/37tdZID And they sell a set of five tools that includes both kinds of pliers plus wire cutters: amzn.to/3akiiaZ Here's the written how-to for this necklace on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-necklace/ Cheers! Jennifer & Kitty
