Just made another ring alongside this tutorial! I love how simple and beautiful it came out! She’s a great teacher! Love these videos and can’t wait to keep trying projects!
Thanks. It took a few tries, but after I got better at holding it still on the mandrel, I made a good one with brass and a citrine nugget. Love it. Thanks again.
I am going to try this! I have all the supplies but the main one.. the ring tool. I'm buying one today and making a ring for my best friend. Thank you for this tutorial!!
I love all your tutorials, Susan, especially your ring tutorials! I would love to see a tutorial that can use up my collection of bicone crystal beads in a fresh way. Bicones tend to look dated in earrings, but I’m thinking that the right ring design might breathe fresh life into them. I have a variety of sizes, from 4mm to 12mm. By the way, I have used some of the bicones in JTV’s cocktail ring design, but I am looking for more of an easy every day ring design. Thank you!!
Thank you for showing this video. I have arthritis real bad in my hands. My finger size is actually 9 but need 11 to get over my joints. Using the wire I can fit over my knuckles then can manipulate wire to fit
Thank so much Susan for this easy to follow tutorial. You’ve walk us through one step at a time and explain it so well that even a novice like me can easily follow. Rough
Thank you for your time and sharing this beautiful ring and technique. The person who made the mean comment.(Lizzie CT)...hey that was so unnecessary Ive been making rings and jewelry for 15 years and yes it's called a ring manderal but a ring stick is very obvious what it is. Just use your brain! Also I don't think it's messy, I love the look!!! Thanks again Susan, great teacher! '
Not sorry that you consider my comment "mean". Try going to Michael's or AC Moore where most budding jewelry makers start buying their supplies and search for ring sticks. Not going to find them because the professional name is ring mandrell. Why confuse the people you want to watch your videos and buy your products by using the wrong name? Also, when I see something that is potentially dangerous to a new jewelry maker...such as the video showing first timers how to use a torch and the 2 people using it have long hair hanging near the torch, I'm going to point it out. Next time, you should use my whole name/user id. I found this well after the fact when it was pointed out to me. At least now I was able to explain my "mean" comment whether you like the explanation or not.
Hi Margaret! So glad you're getting started! We have this project kitted up here with small spools of wire but if you're looking for less than a spool, it might be hard to find such a small amount. Maybe split with a friend! Thanks! www.jtv.com/product/i-made-this-princess-leia-inspired-ring-supply-kit-includes-beads-and-wire/JSYT17?rrec=true?mcid=XSOjsyt
Ooo you made it look so easy? What about putting a smaller bead on each side of the larger one? Or adding different wire in or braiding the wire? Might have to try experimenting with this...
I've made several rings the past couple days and the problem I'm having is with round beads. When I begin the wrapping around the bead, it doesn't wrap in a circular way, it wraps in a horizontal oval around the wire on the sides of the bead and the bead is lop sided. My fingers are killing me trying to wrap that wire. I've wasted so much wire wrapping unevenly. I unwrap and try to rewrap and the wire gets all twisted. It's a nightmare. 😆
Not sure what exactly is causing you to have trouble without observation but it may help to anneal the wire first. If you haven't done so. It's often been work hardened as it was drawn out.
Can you do a video making a ring with a regular gemstone (not a bead with holes)? I have a couple local gem/crystal shops I love and buy from but they don't have gem beads.
Hello Susan! I've seen you recently wearing multi stone rings made like this one. I'd like to see this technique. They are like 3 in a row or (today) 4 in a row and it appears they are wire wrapped.
I just ordered Crystal Glass appx 8mm Rondelle Bead Strand Set of 12 in 12 Colors appx 14-15" and saw the rings you made with these! Love them. How do you use headpins to make them rings using these beads as you did on your video. Thank you. I love your videos and JTV
You are a wonderful teacher but we can hardly hear you because the music is much too loud. It is truly distracting. Please ask the sound engineer to omit music, we want to hear you. Thank you so much for teaching us newbies! 👍😉
Hello, enjoying the tutorials, they are simple, clear and informative. What would someone need to actually make (or drill) holes into gemstones to be able to use them in jewelry making? Is there anything relatively badic and inexpensive? Thanks 😊
You can get a relatively inexpensive drill press JSTKIT27 or you can use a good rotary tool. To drill through gemstones, you will need diamond coated drill bits, lubricant and a bit of patience! If you are going to try this, stick to softer, inexpensive stones to start (JLW9655). It takes practice and you do not want to break a stone that is expensive or precious to you!
Great tutorial. Can we only do it if it’s a bead? What if my stones don’t have a hole through them is there a way to still make these rings ? Is there a tool I need to make a hole or is it possible to wire it securely without it..
Hey Claudia! So glad you asked! Susan did a "Basic Ring for Everyday" tutorial that We think you might like. She uses beads with holes in them. Check it out! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q2y26tJv1eI.html
Kyleigh, as long as you cut the ends close and tuck them in this should be perfectly comfortable to wear, plus, 20ga wire is very durable. Unless there is a deep cut somewhere in the wire when you made the ring, it should not break. Hope this helps!
