Beading With Old Watch Faces

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3 жыл бұрын

It's amazing how easy it is to find theses old watches at thrift stores , flea markets and online , the faces are all different and unusual so if your looking for that something different in your bead work give them a try .You may even have a few hidden away in your jewelry box just waiting for you .
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@TurtleSoupBeads 3 жыл бұрын

I just love the different watch faces they are all like tiny pieces of art do you save old watches too?

@LillianLouiseInNature 3 жыл бұрын

I have so many watches that I saved over the decades. Thank you for showing ways to use them. You are such a talented artist.

@carmenbray2932 3 жыл бұрын

How wonderful! Taking it a little further, I'd like to take one that runs and bead it up into a watch band! That would be gorgeous! But I'm not really beady 😞.

@stellagabriel4277 3 жыл бұрын

I do and you have inspired me.

@nataleem5307 3 жыл бұрын

I dont save watch faces , Love the way you've done them , Give Great ideas an texture to things an items ...What Great tip an ideas..Love The way You done Everything an your Channel .. Question How did you get started with everything ..?? I am new watching an to see where it takes me into my creations an ideas ..

@queenelcene638 3 жыл бұрын

Love watches! Love beading! Combo Power! You are FABULOUS! New sub

@dianamorris5327 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, use the clock face to mark the time of a babies birth or the time someone was married, or an anniversary from a face with a date on it.

@nicolepickavance9369 3 жыл бұрын

Genius! Look at u! What a great idea! Xo THANK U!

@queenelcene638 3 жыл бұрын

@Dianna Morris Love that idea! ThankYou ❤🌟💋🌬

@tamaradore6834 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing!

@kathyjones274 Жыл бұрын

You just gave up your million dollar idea 💡

@katielyb 2 жыл бұрын

I gathered up a bunch of my mom's old watches to do something with them but I had no idea where to start. I can't even begin to say how grateful I am to have found your video. Thank you!

@krystynasanecka6612 3 жыл бұрын

Only women with beautiful souls can create such colorful and amazing art. Thank you Susan:)))

@nicolepickavance9369 3 жыл бұрын

I concur shes jus amazing and so down to earth!

@krystynasanecka6612 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolepickavance9369 ,Yes, Earth is a feminine energy :)

@LillianLouiseInNature 3 жыл бұрын

So very true. 💖🧚🏼‍♂️

@dementedkitty2989 3 жыл бұрын

This is a really cool idea for gifts to set the time at something that was a big event, like I would love to make one with the time my daughter was born. Need to start asking some questions of some of my relatives that I could make these for. ;)

@kathymcmullen5155 3 жыл бұрын

Omg! That is a fabulous idea!!!

@maureenbrown6610 3 жыл бұрын

So pleased to hear you say you are going to recycle the batteries, as well as recycling the watch faces into beautiful jewellery 👍🏻👍🏻

@nicolepickavance9369 3 жыл бұрын

I love beading I jus don’t have the patience for it! Lol I don’t care what u put out I listen to u as I work and u always have something wonderful about life art creating to offer! Thank you! U started me on this journey after my recovery! : ) U have no idea what u mean to me and how much u have helped me! Just from being U! I appreciate u and the effort u put into each video! Ur truly something special!

@marlenemarconi6832 3 жыл бұрын

Outstanding collection of bead work!

@Ko_Ki1984 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh, your bead stash is simply a dream! ❤️❤️

@michelleadamchak1330 3 жыл бұрын

The little watch faces are mini artworks of their own right, especially the vintage ones. I love this tutorial Susan. What a fantastic way to give these watches new life!!

@brazil87ful Жыл бұрын

Wow you are a real artist..👏👏👏👏👏👏💯👍💯👍

@johannetremblay3128 3 жыл бұрын

Your creativity is so amazing ! I'm speechless ! It's a big WOW ! Thank you so much for sharing !

@nyperi13 5 ай бұрын

That was FANTASTIC to watch! Thank you for sharing, teaching and inspiring 😘

@lilyn2341 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That is so creative, I'm speechless! Love from Bavaria! ❤️

@janeevans9700 3 жыл бұрын

OMG Susan, am gob smacked with these necklaces, They are ALL fantastic and the black necklace with the triangle last bead with twisted green herringbone is my fav........who am I kidding they are all my favs. Girl you never cease to amaze!

@juliegreen6074 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so much fun to watch! See what I did there? No but seriously I love your creativity! I’m amazed!

@melissaphillis7247 3 жыл бұрын

🤣

@carriegiles9240 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful craft you have developed! These are stunning!

@Germatti13489 3 жыл бұрын

You could use a working watch to make a pendant watch. I wish my hands could do such things but arthritis makes it difficult. I love the ideas especially when one person commented you that you could possibly change the date on the face of the clock if it has hands to represent an important event/anniversary. If it is still working you can put a watch battery in to set the time but then remove the battery. I love the old brooch watches that hang upside down so that you can read them. I bet you could make something quite whimsical. Since I am an older lady, I might decide to become whimsical. I've been so serious all my life, worked since I was 14. Thank you so much for your inspiration. These are beautiful and look quite opulent. I can only imagine the amount of time it took to put in the details. ❤️ From West Virginia👵

@emmalove135 3 жыл бұрын

“ Stuck in Time”, “ Out of Time”, “ Just in Time”, “ It’s Time”, “ It’s All about Time”, “ It’s the Time of the Season “; ... Your pieces are beautiful and artistically well made “ Masterpieces “. I was in Michael’s last night after I had gotten off from work and I noticed strings of different colors of stones ( all the beads are 50% Off ) and different sizes. I thought, “ Hum-m-m, I wonder what I could do with those?” Today, you have provided me with my answer. Thank you so Very much, Susan. (I know what I can do with all those watches I have collected during all these years and can probably add a few from the Thrift Stores too.) Susan, You are artistically gifted. Thank you so Very, Very much. I admire your work and I appreciate you for sharing your concepts with me/us in your tutorials. ✨👍👍✨

@samanthac1396 3 жыл бұрын

Or "Faces of Time" :)

@kathiehayes865 2 жыл бұрын

So imaginative. Well done. ⭐️

@hellejensen8289 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure how you popped up on my Utube feed, but this is bloody amazing. Just what I need another craft to add to my, bead bracelets, dream catchers, crystal sun catchers and macrame pieces. Wow, am now subscribed.

@sallyparks5020 3 жыл бұрын

Susan you are a beading genius. Even though you make it look so simple, I know how time consuming it is and my attention span is way too short. They are ALL beautiful.

@221b-Maker-Street Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the attention to detail that you give your tutorials, Susan - especially when you ensure we can see extreme close-ups of your work, even though that may make it harder at your end to create for us in an uncomfortable position sometimes! What is often best for the _camera angle_ is rarely best for the person doing the making... 🥴 So, thank you! 🙏🏼🤍

@TurtleSoupBeads Жыл бұрын

thanks for understanding my end - I really appreciate that

@bonniefaltz9505 3 жыл бұрын

You've done it again Susan! Your imagination and creativeness never ends - thank goodness! Thank you for taking the time to show how you make these. These two videos were worth waiting for, most definitely!

@marianabg5171 3 жыл бұрын

2 videos in 1 day!!! It's my lucky day. Love your content ♡

@debrabrown7227 3 жыл бұрын

Wow Susan, I am a person who seems to have many things that I gather, ha ha just junk people say! Look at what you have made, absolutely amazed, I am going to dig out my old watches and try this. I have taken your advice and started making a selection of flowers, beads from your videos to build up my collection. Thank you for sharing, you are just amazing. Now to find the other videos using the other bits from these....definitely going to cancel sleep, 😂 just don’t have the time!, take care and just love your little puppy, she is a beauty, music to my ears her snores.🐾💕🇬🇧🐶

@JourneyofJewelry 3 жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful use of old jewelry💜

@pinaspeziale2439 2 жыл бұрын

You are so talented, my deepest respect for your wonderful work . Thank you for these gorgeous ideas❤️👍❤️👍

@aShadeBolder 2 жыл бұрын

I know nothing of beading (wrong type of crafter), but this video is a great example of how to teach crafting techniques. you clearly explain the difference between what makes the piece work physically (like, adding side connections to strengthen & prevent spinning), what to think about aesthetically (putting the pieces next to each other, thinking about visual texture) & personal taste. you even give pointers on efficient crafting supply acquisition. great video.

@minervamartinezsalgado3083 3 жыл бұрын

Wooowww!!!!!!!!! What talent, your work of art is simply astonishing! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful talent. God bless you!! :)

@sammy4395 3 жыл бұрын

Spectacular .......what a lot of work ....obviously a labor of love ! your talent for color mixing and matching also very very obvious.

@elmariekariolis9245 2 ай бұрын

Wow wow, stunning, looks fabulous!!

@AZskylite 3 жыл бұрын

Susan, after being a fan for years I can honestly say that you just keep getting better. The clear and lovely process that you lay out is user-friendly without background noise or boring repetitions (dog snoring is normal here). I can guess your selections when you are showing options because you are true to the voice or tone that the project reveals. Every detail adds to the story to create your gorgeous OOAK pieces with sparkling bling. The long process to produce these vids are so appreciated. Loving the 'show stopper' PC beads too. Never can get too much "Alice" or "Willy Wonka" magic. I have about a dozen old watches that I now know how to use. Thank you! Smiles, Constance in N. AZ, USA.

@janchalmers9867 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning so beautiful a lovely way of making a precious gift for someone special to treasure, thank you for sharing xx

@Tiger804 3 жыл бұрын

OH WOW,,,, That Alice in wonderland watch face necklace in the black blue color is fantastic real love that one,,different and unique,,,your amazing love your style of jewelery making. Take care and stay safe.🌹🦋🦋🦋🦋🌻🌻🌻🌻

@ccarroll3129 3 жыл бұрын

Of course I save old watches! What a neat idea.

@Psychett03 3 жыл бұрын

You create the most BEAUTIFUL pieces! TFS

@susankelman7633 2 жыл бұрын

I love your whimsical style!💕

@teresapridham8077 3 жыл бұрын

Amazingly Beautiful, how clever. Thanks for sharing.

@cindyhenry1410 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been saving watch pieces for years....they are so fascinating and beautiful. I happen to be in charge of our annual church rummage sale jewelry area and boy do I get some awesome stuff in there! I’ve always been interested in making cabochons and FIMO was my first love so watching you incorporate all of these pieces together has me giddy with ideas!! TYFS!! New subbie here Michigan ❤️🦋💜

@bennettearnold5140 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME CRAFTMANSHIP AS ALWAYS

@maryelizabethrub5052 3 жыл бұрын

Sooooooooooooooooooooo Beautiful!!! I love your beading!!! So artistic!

@stephaniebateman8212 3 жыл бұрын

Such talent! You're so creative and have given me much inspiration. I was never sure what to do with all the broken watches I've been collecting

@sherrinunya4079 3 жыл бұрын

You are so very inspirational! I've been beading Native American beading and some costume jewelry my whole life. Mom taught me very young. You've just shown this older lady some new tips & tricks! Thank you SO much. 😍🌎✌🏼

@pingmckay Ай бұрын

Those are gorgeous!

@sophuzzy 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing as reassuring to me when I wake in the middle of the night as the sound of my big dog snoring. No need to apologize. I would miss her? his? contributions to your videos. You are so creative. I can only home to someday have your vision for design.

@Listens2Spirits 3 жыл бұрын

WOW that time went by fast.. I loved your video... great ideas for me.. I'm a newbie on the clay making part... With this one, I can use all my crafts into one piece of jewelry.. Thank You

@catibree1 3 жыл бұрын

OH, they are simply gorgeous....and poor little puppy was in sync with my puppy snoring... what a song they were doing... lol..

@jeannie7469 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoy all of your videos so much, but this is just a stunning to mark a special time of day. A birth, a wedding… Just gorgeous. You have kept my mind on creative things and really helped lessen my anxiety during this insane time. Thank you ❤️

@buckiannscreations9089 Жыл бұрын

Unbelievable! I have a ton of old watches but didn't know what to do with them besides putting one on the cover of a junk journal.. thank you for this video!

@cathysmith9026 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing us all the beads. They were so pretty. I've never been to a bead show before. So thank you for that tutorial so I could see what one would be like.

@kayleyba3152 2 жыл бұрын

I have watched you for a very long time; and I love your work! I thought the pink one tonight was the prettiest, until I saw the black one! Now, I don't know! I would love to do beading, but am left handed, and most teachers aren't. I truly think that everything you do is spectacular - I watch everything you post! Thank you, KL.

@marybarratt1473 3 жыл бұрын

A very original idea. Im sure we all have watch faces we can transform. Tfs

@cece3194 3 жыл бұрын

I've never seen these before. These are so beautiful!! Cool!!

@CassandraWood0177 3 жыл бұрын

You are magically creative, Susan!

@ewaalbrecht1680 3 жыл бұрын

Jesteś niesamowita!!! Kocham Twoje projekty.

@huguettebouhet7152 3 жыл бұрын

Splendid ! I never see this kind of art ! Imagination ! Thank you so much ! My eyes are full of stars when I am looking your necklaces !!! 💐💖

@WiseAilbhean 9 ай бұрын

old school time telling devices aren’t getting the love and respect it deserves these days. So thank for this 💯👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I will never give up the original methods! 😂

@catherinelaurent5219 3 жыл бұрын

So very pretty, thank-you for sharing your talents.

@specialhandscreations2688 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness I have found my new favorite channel for beading beautiful things together! That black towards the end is absolutely gorgeous!!

@scottkenyon2436 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your hard work, time, talent and willingness to share. I am still convinced you are one of the best craft teachers on KZfaq. You are appreciated.

@AvieMare 3 жыл бұрын

One thing I love about your work is that you pay such close attention to the back and making sure that it looks as good on the back as it does on the front. I’ve been beading for many years and I have ripped out many hours of work because the back was not coming out to be neat looking. I really appreciate your attention to detail and the beautiful things that you make. I can always spot your jewelry and your projects simply by the way they look. Peace, AM

@normahubert2188 2 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing artist Susan! love your videos.

@TurtleSoupBeads 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@silverbats 3 жыл бұрын

My gosh u never stop amazing me with what u make out of all sorts of bits and pieces!! I would never have thought of using old watches like this!!! Amazing!!!!

@robindudleyhowes 3 жыл бұрын

Just gorgeous. You're so generous with your information and it's much appreciated.

@kathyroknich1429 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful job. Great tutorial.

@dawnbuteau6140 3 жыл бұрын

Your introduction is adorable!

@sylviecorriveau1858 3 жыл бұрын

Hello, I realy love what your doing with the watches , it s amazing an beautiful what you make, can t wait to see more . Your are a very good desingns artist thank you for showing us how to do that very amazing⌚⏰⏱

@barbaralyons7887 Жыл бұрын

Wow..I’m feeling so inspired. Love your designs!

@laurahobbs5702 3 жыл бұрын

Fascinating how you devise what to use. Im not a beader but I could watch you all day. X

@geomauldin-4016 3 жыл бұрын

I love this. I'm a crazy quilter and will love adding this to a small quilt. I also love your snoring pup!

@sandrabamber6726 3 жыл бұрын

First time watching you, you are amazing. So clever, great use of old watch faces.

@vanessamonteith7112 3 жыл бұрын

Stunning pieces! Giving new life to old otherwise discarded pieces. I Love your style! Thanks for sharing the love of your artwork!

@durindaau8085 3 жыл бұрын

Love the black and blue floral piece especially. They are all sooooooo eclectic and fabulous.

@stephaniemcknight4347 3 жыл бұрын

Your jewelry is so unique and simply stunning! It was exciting to watch your creativity in action. Thank you so much for sharing your priceless jewelry!

@lyndas2767 3 жыл бұрын

If you always want a watch that says it's 5 o'clock somewhere....

@zoeemiko8149 3 жыл бұрын

I love love love this Susan! Hoarder of gorgeous tidbits to use one day - yes, I'm very happily guilty. My mum collected watches. Of course in her case they all needed to work but she saved the ones that didn't to someday be repaired. I've also collected unique watch faces for years & previously used them in mixed media but I still have a big cigar box filled to the brim. This is an ideal use for my precious trinkets. Thank you for always being so ingenious and finding uses for our precious hoarded finds!

@jackierodgers4923 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video your work is amazing I enjoy what you come up with and I like your originality....thanks for sharing ❤️

@hoosiergrandma7640 3 жыл бұрын

The necklace with the football beads wowed me!! It's so beautiful. Thank you for all your hard work making the videos. I'm in awe.

@chrisbgifford7387 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, I had no idea that could all be done without too much complication. Very beautiful work, thanks for sharing it made me subscribe.

@mildrednieves2390 3 жыл бұрын

H, I really enjoy your designs. I´m a graphic designer turned beader, and looking at your work I realized that just like in other forms of art, artist develop their own unique style which is what distinguishes them. Your work is beautiful, but one of the underlying factors to that is you have develop something unique, of your own. Designs wonderful to the eyes!

@VondaInWonderland 3 жыл бұрын

So many fabulous technics in one video! My head is swimming with ideas. You make me want to bead again ♥

@georginabuziak5110 3 жыл бұрын

SO COOL!!!!! Love ALL of these!!!!! WOW!!!

@Vinniegret 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE your intro video!

@marusnak1113 3 жыл бұрын

Your work and creativity are the epitome of excellence. I am always amazed with final product. Thank you.

@munacrook6117 3 жыл бұрын

You are an amazing artist!

@TheLadyLair 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely outstanding…you amaze me!

@sionaharrop4486 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful necklaces, excellent and informative video ❤️🇦🇺xxx

@skullingtonfly 3 жыл бұрын

I have never watched a bead tutorial before but I found this absolutely fascinating. I love your sense of style and colour. Well done you 🥰👍🏼

@CarolynFer 3 жыл бұрын

These are so gorgeous.

@drsuzannepereira 3 жыл бұрын

I do have a collection of old watches. What a great idea to use as a center piece. Your work is always so beautiful and creative. I appreciate you sharing your art.

@chriswickeham9894 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Another fabulous video!

@lorigordon1970 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome. I absolutely love these.

@lindamcrae6194 3 жыл бұрын

Oh no I was liquidating some of my collection. Which some of what I started to list were some glass seed beads left from another’s collection & started collecting watch faces . I have the best of the collection left. I think I’m going to have to try some creativity! Your work is lovely! Great teacher as well!

@AussieBrit 3 жыл бұрын

I was exhausted after watching (get it?!) this. So much work goes into these pieces, and I hope you are proportionately remunerated for your efforts (although, I suspect not.) Artists are in a constant battle with the ignorant who have no clue about the time and skill that goes into creating their work. I know from personal experience when people question me about why my paintings cost so much my answer is always the same, I ask them, "would YOU work for $2 per hour?" The answers are obviously always the same, they say, "of course not." Anyway, I loved this video and I have subscribed. Cheers from Oz! 🦘

@angelicatun7507 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent through the beautiful work that you do! May God continue to bless your creative mind!

@57jauar 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!

@Debbie4729 3 жыл бұрын

This is so amazing! Beautiful!!!!

@allamirgorodsky4645 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, Spectacular ideas, definitely worth to try, I also have a lot of vintage watches! Never thought that they can be used as cabochons, looks very decorative and smart! Thank you for the tutorial class, really enjoyed it to the very end!👍❤