Hello! Today I will show you how to make a multi strand necklase. We will use a mix of glass and acrylic beads to acheive high sparkle without the weight of an all glass design. I will show you how to properly attach crimp beads and go over whay we use certain supplies and tools. This is a basic bead string tutorial. No beading experience is required to do this project.
Supplies:
Acrylic beads (Urban Ice by Jessie James)
Glass Beads: Fire Mountain Gems
7 strand beading wire (BEadalon)
#1 crimp beads
tools:
3 in 1 tool (pliers/wire cutter)
Optional tools
Crimping pliers, flush cutting (diagonal) pliers, bead board
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Thank you for showing us in real time that working with small beads and
tools is awkward and that it may take some time and patience. It felt good
for me to see and hear a professional share that tidbit of information
because I usually feel that it is just me who stumbles and fumbles. Btw, I
went of the Fire Mountain site and lost my mind. Thanks for sharing that as
well. Get use to me thanking you because you are great!
Kimberly,
Queens, NY
HELPFUL VIDEO,MORE THAN SOME OF THOSE OUT THERE. THIS WAS MORE HELPFUL WITH
ME ACHIEVING MY GOAL! I’ve MADE MY FIRST DOUBLE BEADED NECKLACE!
Hi, would it be possible for you to make a short video to go along with
this, just of how you attached the second strand? Thank you.
So once you.go threw the crimp bead. I gotta go threw 2 more beads then cut
the extra off
Was there a gauge on the beading wire..I have lots of 26 gauge wire would
it hv to be thucker then that…is it the higher the gauge the wires
thin….
Wath store you shop the material
very very beautiful!!!
thanks I shared it on FB and twitter
Your video was very helpful in many ways but it would have been nice to see
you attach the second strand =(
Hi
WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO SEE HOW TO DO THE SECOND STRAND
Love this thank you! I am a noob also….. I have left over beads from sons
projects awesome idea!
Glad to see your “struggle” with the end of strand crimp bead(s). Even with
my head right over the strand I can’t seem to finesse this process. Thank
you
Hi! I am a total beginner. I have been watching your video of two strands.
How can you make the inner strand slightly smaller than the outside strand?
Will you please enlighten me? Thanks.
I’m a beginner, and I loved this video… even though you had some trouble
at the end… this is reality, so it made the video more authentic…
Thank you!
TU ABLAS MUCHO Y ENCENAS POCO A MI NO ME GUSTA PERDER EL TIEMPO ASI,
Finally a perfect tutorial for beading! The mixing of acrylic and glass
was something I was thinking about doing…and now Its in the works!
Excellent!
What was the site you used for finding most of your beads?
What a hot mess
i would recommend NOT crimping the strands right away. Wait until all done
then you can look at your design and see if you want to change anything,
make sure they are long enough, etc.
You’re not helping with all this random information. I need to know how
long to make each strand so it sits right, also how to finish it off so it
hangs correctly. so frustrated.
Thanks for another great tutorial Lindsay. I’ve made a few bracelets and
necklaces, but had not heard the hint about 2 crimp beads. Thanks for
sharing that tip. I love Fire Mountain Gems as well. :-)
I am a crafter that does all kinds of crafts too. I love to watch your
videos, you are a go to when I am trying something new, or wanting to get
the details right. Thank you for the time you put into sharing with us!
very interesting, good to see someone with time to spare where one can see
exactly what is happening. thank you
Very nice tutorial, thank you so much!
Excellent video! Is that a standard or micro size crimp tool you are using?
You can try and crochet Easter basket and eggs for Easter. That would be
fun.
so pretty!
I’ve been beading just for fun for several years, but I learned a few
things from today’s video. Like using an actual crimper, and doing multiple
strands as I have never tried that. And the glass/acrylic bead mixing is
such a practical consideration. Thank you, Lindsay.
That’s absolutely beautiful. I plan to try as soon as I have a little more
work surface.
Since this was a request video I hate to add another to the list.* But I
came home today and found 2 pairs of gray turtle doves picking up little
twigs and stuff on our property. I belive that one couple is building a
nest in a 9ft tall evergreen bush in front of my house. Big surprise since
we have only seen crows for the past 10 years or so, because we own cats
and many neighbor cats visit.
● *It would be wonderful if you could draw a couple or one grey turtle does
with the thick black stripe on the neck. I think it would be lovely in
colored pencils with a decent drawing done first or just a shade sketch
drawing. Although watercolors would be beautiful , I do not think it would
show subtle but defined detail and beauty in the birds. Just Google to see
some beautiful pictures. Once again it’s the grey turtle dove with the
single black stripe on its neck. If you wish to wait till Christmas I can
understand why. But just seeing them has brought me joy, but if I could
paint or draw them it would bring me more joy I know.
Thanks if you get inspired just to put it down on your list.
Beautiful
I love the color scheme! Nice job! :-)
Awesome video!!! I do wish that you could. Do the longer video
Great tutorial, as usual! The wonderful thing about your videos is that I
always feel like “I can do that”. I do have one question. What do you
suggest for jewelry findings if you have a nickel allergy? The glass and
acrylic beads are a great option for me, but the clasp, and possibly the
crimp beads, might be an issue for me. I rarely wear jewelry due to the
allergy, but would love to.
Sorry I ment to right. Are u familiar with the warriors series by Erin
hunter? If so can u make a project related to it? There my favorite books.
Love your videos.
Not a beginner here but love watching you work so still enjoy it. I
actually think it’s helpful to see someone like yourself who is so
multi-talented struggle a bit with some things-just shows we’re all a bunch
of humans doing the best we can and sometimes stuff is difficult! As
always, thanks for sharing so much of your talent! Kathy
Very nice tutorial. The only time I have broken a wire was when wearing a
charm bracelet I made. What size wire would you recommend for bracelets?
I’ve always been afraid to mix my glass and acrylic beads so I’m glad you
have given us permission to do that.
Nice job Lindsay. The video gave a whole new approach to thinking a piece
through from beginning to end. I’ve done some beading, but using acrylic
beads is a new idea for me. You are right! Not too many people can afford
to buy a piece that is worked with sterling silver, gold, semiprecious
stones and pearls. Another option for smaller pieces like bookmarks
and chaplets are Chinese crystals as opposed to high end Austrian Swarovski
crystals.
Some of your subscribers will want to check out the resale shops run by
local churches for gently worn high end costume jewelry pieces.
Consignment shops in large cities can also produce good finds – be prepared
to spend a little more for these items. Wealthy women dump clothes, furs,
shoes, purses, and costume jewelry after one or two outings. Pearls,
turquoise, jade, agate, mountain crystal, silver, and manmade crystals are
there for the taking. If you see it a Neiman Marcus – you can count on
seeing it in a consignment shop within the next season. There is no thrill
greater than walking out with a haul that cost pennies on the
dollar. Moreover, never snub the antique beads! All this is called
investment shopping.
Then there are antique shops. Never under estimate them. That’s where I
learned, as a teen, to shop and haggle like Mother and her best friend. Two
summers ago in Dallas, I found a pre 1960’s signed, sterling silver and
rare turquoise squash blossom necklace priced at $2K, and walked out with a
whopping discount. You never know what you will find. . . or how ‘hungry’ a
seller could be for a cash sale.
My ‘go to source’ for beading inspiration is the Rosaryworkshop dot com,
and chaplets are the absolute best place for a beginning beader to jump
into the beading fray. Then get inspiring designs from their wearable art
pieces using antique beads.
I apologize for the tome. . . I’m on a roll this evening. Forewarned is
forearmed: being a bead head, shopping and writing about it are
all addictive.
I know this has NOTHING to do with beads but maybe you can help me out with
this. I have some digital art work and I want to make multiple prints of it
to sell and ship out to people. Now I don’t have the proper printer to do
this so I was wondering if you knew of any places to go and get prints
made? I’ve heard plenty of suggestions but I wanted to know if you had any
knowledge on this and if so, could you point me in the right direction?
I like it! 🙂
I am so glad you did this video and so much appreciate you taking the time
to show how you put the clasp on and how to use crimp beads….I have a lot
of beads, but now watching your video need to get some E beads for fillers.
I have made some beads and that is what I would like to put in my necklace,
bracelet or earrings ….I almost held my breath when you came to the end
as you went so fast, as you were
running out of time….
Thank you again for doing this and loved the necklace especially the
colors…..
hi Della in Florida here. Don’t think with mu shaking hands I will attempt
this one! My grand daughter will. Vellum Lindsey. Need someplace to sent
them. Want to mail off Monday if possible. Very beautiful. Great
informative video. Thanks.
Here is a beginner stringing tutorial by request!