Essential Techniques for Jewelry Making

Essential Techniques for Jewelry Making | Jewelry 101

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On this episode of Jewelry 101, Susan shows you what essential techniques you need to start making your own jewelry at home. You can buy these tools online here:
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@connieh.4689 5 жыл бұрын

Yes...thank you! Getting some much needed information. I bead for myself and gift giving...glad I found your channel!!

@athegr8t Жыл бұрын

The simplicity of this video was like a breath of fresh air.

@marlenewaldbauer4077 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing. I made some beaded jewelry many years ago and I have forgotten some things and learned new things from you. ❤

@ElizabethShewchuk 5 жыл бұрын

Love the hints and tips and techniques. I like taking old jewelry and taking it apart and making new things for gifts and giveaways. I have tons of pearls that I have bought at garage sales and I am going to try restringing.

@PixieDustMarketing 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t tell you how happy I am to have found your videos! It’s very hard to find courses where I live that cover all these basics (most of them are goldsmithing and silverwork classes, or bead weaving). I’ve only watched three of your videos so far, and I’m hooked! Can’t wait to get all my supplies together and get started. Thank you! ❤️

@lynn69jackson Жыл бұрын

I'm new to jewellery making and have watched several of your tutorials so far . They are easy to follow and the videography is crisp and we'll edited.

@megs2717 4 жыл бұрын

Because of COVID my art college has been supplying a few online resources, but they all suck so I just came to KZfaq and I've learned so many techniques already from only a couple of videos. Thank you youtube and thank you Susan!

@margaretsmith6438 2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for help in wire wrapping a bracelet and I found this video today! It was exactly what I needed! So glad I found this video 🤗

@seguaye 3 жыл бұрын

“I know since you’re watching this video you’re probably interested in making jewelry” .. my d&d character is a jeweler and I wanted to do some research before playing him

@leslielandberg5620 3 жыл бұрын

I think you need to study goldsmithing, gemology and brilliandeering NOT bead working lol😜 seriously. You’re misdefining “jeweler”. This ain’t it, clear?

@mrs.t3669 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the crimping tutorial. It's the best and most straightforward I've ever seen... Thank you I'm going to try it today.

@robertaolivares906 3 жыл бұрын

Love this episode. I tried the tool trick to make a perfect centered loop. You are awesome!

@TeresaXA 4 жыл бұрын

Love the way you explain the different techniques

@jazzyjewels2034 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I learned so much. I have saved this video to view it over and over again so I can copy your instructions and practice my jewelry design.

@nathalieschumann8499 4 жыл бұрын

I would have appreciated more close-ups. Especially for the wire technique. I can’t seem to get the hang on that loop bending 90 degree angle thingy.

@susane945 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree! 😊

@melissab3038 2 жыл бұрын

👍 what she said.

@lynnepostings 2 жыл бұрын

Me neither... not close enough !

@gerardineberry6161 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much .. That helped a great deal .. Hope to see more 😉👍

@lizlloyd4228 4 жыл бұрын

Love the gemstone dangle! Great learning new techniques. :)

@sizzlinghot007 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the correct way of stringing and knotting. Very helpful!

@DreamOfStones 3 жыл бұрын

Love this video. Making jewelry is a great way to make art, and even create a small business that can lead to a path of fulfillment and happiness!

@meaghanmontgomery8518 5 жыл бұрын

Great video! I can't wait to buy supplies and make my first piece of jewelry soon!

@womanofgodte1924 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorials, but can you make tutorials in more depth detail with better zoom in views, and a little slower!?

@mawi1172 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@susane945 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree!! 😊

@naseemshaikh5974 Жыл бұрын

@cherriebridgens8802 Жыл бұрын

Be it 1 year ago or 7 days ago. It appears that these request go un-noticed. So from me 👎🏻😡

@lstj2979 Жыл бұрын

I sometimes set my video speed slower or faster. Use the flower looking button at top of video in portrait view. Then a menu appears and select speed.

@JoysEternal 4 жыл бұрын

You are good at demonstration techniques! Thank you so very much! ☮️❤️🙏🏽 Peace, Love & Blessings, Jane🦄

@LateBoomer1964 5 жыл бұрын

Best tutorial on stretch bracelets thanks so much.

@rubelliagaming213 5 жыл бұрын

I love how easy and simply you explained these technics! I'm already more advanced myself but love going back to remind myself how to do things I haven't done in a while :)

@ladybosswrld7820 4 жыл бұрын

I taught myself how to make jewelry and i appreciate the tips

@brentonsbling2190 Жыл бұрын

Happy to see all of the jewelry community here!

@bqtterflybuilds16 4 жыл бұрын

I used to make good jewlery but now I make amazing jewlery, thank you! :D

@cathyellington7599 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy your show so much. I watched a video on seed needed earrings. I love the earrings but no matter how much I watch it I can get the hang of the bridge stitch. Love this video, so well made and explained so well. I made a bracelet using the looper from a video you did and very happy with it.

@germainejoseph8668 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructions. Can't wait to try each one.

@hope46sf Жыл бұрын

You are such a great teacher! I love your tutorials!❤

@KathrynKay0651 5 жыл бұрын

I know it is going to be a trial and error thing for me. You make it look so easy!

@mwljewellery9169 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, next on my shopping list .... a bead stopper, never used one and they look really handy, love the tutorial

@leslielandberg5620 3 жыл бұрын

I am crafting some simple jewelry pieces for my outdoor sales stand. I’ve been making pies and jams but with COVID-19 a lot of people are afraid to even approach the table. So I am branching out into including jewelry on the front table and putting the Pie And Jam in the shade which is probably better anyway for the food. I’m just looking for simple techniques and your tutorial gave me everything that I will probably need.

@rbailie1000 4 жыл бұрын

good stuff! A good inexpensive way to start making jewelry. THX

@sonakatharsis 2 жыл бұрын

I am learning so much watching this, thank you!

@kenzymason5493 5 жыл бұрын

Susan you are an Angel, I Have learned a lot of great techniques watching your videos. Thank You Kenzy

@JewelSchool 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Kenzy!

@BlancaLopez-ff3bx 5 жыл бұрын

Thank so much. You really help me a lot!

@Blackout_2 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for this! I learned so much!

@nanmangalamrooparani3170 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing techniques very clearly understood.... Tq so much dear 😘

@norabrice 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!

@kclarke2971 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the interesting tutorial, I love that you are patient and explain things in a reasonable fashion. I will be watching a lot more. Thanks again. I now have the faith to start a new craft, I was reluctant to start. Now with guidance it seems more than do-able.

@melissab3038 2 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to make Christmas gifts for the older grandkids. I’ve always loved getting things someone made with their own hands.

@pamelanorwood6869 2 жыл бұрын

@@melissab3038 Do you have any you made so far

@kdmorr3787 2 жыл бұрын

This was great. Thanks!

@conniej657 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic information, thank you!

@kiebelemily 4 жыл бұрын

Lady.. You are my spirit animal.

@gonzalesgonzalez3189 4 жыл бұрын

I have a jewelry with my friend and this helps me a lot

@jazzienaturals3374 5 жыл бұрын

I can't wait to start making pieces.

@purvaandbrothers432 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea thanks for sharing

@user-mg2kj7ug8c Жыл бұрын

I love your ring!!!

@marianesugihara2881 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent!!!

@lebron9656 Жыл бұрын

I love this site. Wow!

@BeadnWithNicoleB 2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo glad I found this channel. This video is so helpful for us newbies lol. The most confusing thing to me is trying to figure out which bead string is best for most bracelet projects.

@JewelSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Stretch cord is great for newbies, but these are great tutorials and crimping isn't that hard once you get the hang of it. Good luck!

@YarivGai_Jewelry 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing.

@shawandawilliams2105 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much your videos are amazing I wanted to start making jewelry but I was so overwhelmed you make everything so simple and easy looking. Your amazing

@JewelSchool 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shawanda!

@MacherlaPrabhakar Жыл бұрын

Great video, nice tutorial, thank you

@annaneill2192 4 жыл бұрын

a binder clip works well in the place of a bead stopper

@invicitijewelry1425 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@crazyeaglelady 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Susan! I'm glad you agree with me on the Easy Knotter. I love it, because I don't have to think through the steps (easiest to use), plus get the knots right up against the beads with ease. Just want to mention, you didn't say anything about pre-stretching the elastic cord. I was always told it is necessary, but is it?

@JewelSchool 5 жыл бұрын

I think you meant the silk cord since you are talking about knotting. Yes. Absolutely always wet and stretch silk cord before knotting. If you do not, it will stretch later and you will end up with space between the knots and the beads. If you meant the elastic here is an answer I previously posted addressing this. “The jury is out on this one! I use elasticity and I have never found that I have to do that, but many people swear by this trick. It certainly does not hurt the elastic to pre-stretch it so stretch away!”

@s4rcasm._.783 3 жыл бұрын

I’m starting out making jewellery and your tutorials have really helped me thank you ❤️❤️

@ritadonovan6606 3 жыл бұрын

Yes the same with me. 👍🇨🇦

@micheldingao237 2 жыл бұрын

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@tishsmiddy71 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@franceswcoxon4131 2 жыл бұрын

I love to learn new ideas

@dottielange7983 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!!!

@elanaelena236 Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@brendaclayburn9635 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for clarity !!!!!!!! I'm a novice jewelry maker and been so confused with many videos. I now think I can do this thing. Thanks again !!!!

@elsietamburelli8780 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@kellimccain253 3 жыл бұрын

Love the videos and Love your enthusiasm however like the other comments, some of Us just need that “Wire Looping” shown a wee bit Slower Pleeease. The part of initial looping in the beginning is understood, it’s just the first pick up of our tool then replacing the wire then turning our needle nose pliers then twisting again it just gets to be complicated.

@SemoreLucky777 4 жыл бұрын

you go girl!!!

@elizabethcortez6754 4 жыл бұрын

I have a huge collection of various beads and my intention was to make jewelry. I have a little time these days. I think I'll try it now. I like the explanations but I too would appreciate a closer view. Thanks for posting this!

@ninaanderson1578 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I lived next door to you so you could help me with the things I’m struggling with 💕

@marabevan6524 3 жыл бұрын

Love all your tutorials! More close up views would be great and using a dark mat instead of a light one so we can see the wire better.

@JewelSchool 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mara! Thanks for the suggestion! Check out our newest videos as we believe we have improved the quality of our videos with these exact changes. Thanks for watching!

@remmymills3453 3 жыл бұрын

Wow..thank you for the tutorials. I'm excited to get started. Looks like the camera is a little closer ...Thank you

@hyperfox0934 4 жыл бұрын

As a crazy idiot who started making massive, body-spaning peices with a couple plastic bead strings and some too heavy earrings to my name, this is an absolute godsend. Thank u. Thank u so much.

@katkathi709 5 жыл бұрын

Needing a"how to" for satin and leather cord, if you know of any....thank you

@couvidan Жыл бұрын

within the first 50 sec of the video my mind was blown. my wife picked up beading and you said "bead stopper" and i about died.. she spent 2 hours on one large necklace because she let it slip 3 times... lol omg cant wait to tell her... THANKS!

@beckybryant9891 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, but I would have loved to see you attach the silk to the findings for the bracelet toggle or lobster clasp.

@Cheemapets 5 жыл бұрын

New Friend !!!💞 Amazing Video👍👍👍👌👌💚

@trishwoods 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! I am going to post what I made after watching one of your videos. Thank you so much for this channel! I was wondering...did you make a video for a floating bead necklace that could even use fishing wire to make it?? I feel like it was on your channel but cannot find it and soooo want to make it. Thank you, in advance, for replying. 🤗

@ceealston117 5 жыл бұрын

Need advanced bead stringing technics. Will you be sharing any.

@jillybean4899 2 жыл бұрын

Digging the ring, middle finger left hand

@agafaithrilles6274 4 жыл бұрын

I'm tryna get a job so i can save to start my own jewelery line. It's a dream come true. I don't have a lot of knowledge yet but i sure do have a passion for this. Im currently waiting for an email from the company i applied for ❤️

@imjudgingyou000 4 жыл бұрын

So you’re telling me crimp beads aren’t just regular beads? I have gone 20 years without even knowing this was a thing 😂 we learn new things everyday

@skyebiancaa4005 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to try the second example with the 24 gauge wire and the beads. What beads are you using in the video and what are best for this? :)

@nelldelillo9672 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you I never used the first technique for making a bracelet.

@raquelreyes8573 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for your tutorials i enjoy all of them you are great teacher i know this is a few years old are you still giving tutorials if so were can i find your new tutorials god bless you

@JewelSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Hi! We release a new video every Wednesday!

@psychedelicpython 5 жыл бұрын

I watched a video where the person used a crimp tool the wrong way, but I didn’t realize that until now. No wonder I was having issues with the crimp beads breaking at times. I’ll be less stressed next time I use crimp tubes and beads now that I’ve seen this video.

@brendakaypeterson8592 4 жыл бұрын

I’m having trouble with jump rings do I just need to keep practice?

@jipsee70 Жыл бұрын

Love this video, thank you so much!! I’m just getting back into this, but now my close up vision isn’t so good. Would you happened to have any videos or advice on magnification stands?

@JewelSchool Жыл бұрын

We have an ott lite with magnification and also a magnification visor that may help! Clearsight Visor: www.jtv.com/product/clearsight-pro-tm-headband-magnifier-lens-1-75x-with-8-focal-length-adjustable-headband/JST613?mcid=XSOjsyt Ottlight Magnifier: www.jtv.com/product/ottlite-2-in-1-magnifier-floor-and-table-light-in-black/OLJW05?mcid=XSOjsyt

@sharoncobb9116 Жыл бұрын

I ABSOLUTELY, LOVE your site 💓‼️ You are so sweet ‼️✌️✌️

@JewelSchool Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@faithdodd7463 5 жыл бұрын

What size crimp bead are you using with what size string and wire? Also what size crimp cover?

@chrystalmcphee9058 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a suggest of a jewelery making kit that consist of most of the tools used in your video.

@lahessler80 2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing around making stitch markers to hold my place when I have to take my crochet hook out of my project. - Basically a drop earring with a clasp instead of a earring hook. - But I didn't wrap my wire around after I made my circles. Now I wonder if I should go back and redo them. 🤔 none of them have come undone.

@sam111880 5 жыл бұрын

definitely cheaper to learn how to wire wrap and create your own head pins, eye pins, open/close jump rings. But as for creating decorative chains from wire i tend to favor just buying them as making them is very very tedious. Though i am curious if you have any good methods or perhaps a cheap home user machine that can make different decorative chains? Industry machines pump these out by the kg daily.

@lena_u.s.a. 5 жыл бұрын

subscribed on March 06/2019 :)

@tishsmiddy71 2 жыл бұрын

On stretch cord I thought you doubled it up so it’s really a 1 mm if using the five and in a 1.5 if you’re using the eight ! Etc.

@ellenscusa6504 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I am wondering if this kind of write snaps if it is worked back and forth too much. This happened to me with some wire I had. But I think I had the wrong kind of wire. thx

@JewelSchool 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ellen! This is from Susan: Any wire will eventually break if you stress a certain point over and over again. Bending it work hardens it to the point if being brittle. Some wire just does it faster. Hope this helps!

@alilian Жыл бұрын

wow

@audreyrhoades2026 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful enjoyed video. Question what is the average length to make a necklace. I have difficulty with this so I don’t make any and I really want to. Thanks

@JewelSchool 5 жыл бұрын

16 inches with a 1 inches extender is a pretty standard length. Although I have noticed styles going a little long so you might consider 18 inches! Either length is a great starting point!

@dianecandoflamtaps9557 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! The only problem for me is that it goes so fast that for a beginner it’s difficult to get it. Way too fast for me!

@lynnepostings 2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 Agreed

@sonalpatel6119 4 жыл бұрын

Work : B+

@lisavenvertloh4623 4 жыл бұрын

I’d like to see how you add a clasp to the knotted necklace.

@JewelSchool 4 жыл бұрын

Great question! I add a clasp juts the same as always -- thread the silk through a crimp bead, then the clasp finding and back through the crimp bead (on both ends). Crimp, snip, and go!

@theideaplace 5 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend people stretch the elastic before stringing so it doesn't stretch out with wear?

@JewelSchool 5 жыл бұрын

The jury is out on this one! I use elasticity and I have never found that I have to do that, but many people swear by this trick. It certainly does not hurt the elastic to pre-stretch it so stretch away!

@soumyagontla807 Жыл бұрын

Can you please suggest which gauge wire is suitable to wrap pumpkin beads

@JewelSchool Жыл бұрын

This will largely depend on the size of the hole in your pumpkin bead coupled with the type of design you are trying to accomplish. Honestly, you'll just have to test it out with a few different gauges, but most beads will require 20ga wire or smaller.