Hi, this is Karen. I am a huge fan of crystal and healing stones and I make handmade jewelry. In this video, I showed you a simple way of making elastic cordOn a comfortable length of thread (no longer than 5'), pick up 2 beads. Slide them to the end of the thread, leaving at least a 4 to 6-inch tail. This will leave you room to thread back on a needle and weave in the tail later. Put the needle through the first seed bead in the same direction as you did originally, moving away from the tail thread. To add the jump ring as shown in the photo, pick up a bead and a 3.5 mm 20 gauge jump ring. Stitch back through the bead and down into the other side of the ladder. Repeat to make sure the jump ring is secure. Make sure the jump ring is either soldered closed or very even or the thread can slip through the jump ring opening.
In this video learn how to create a tapered end to a peyote bead woven bracelet. At the very tip of the tapering, a jump ring and clasp is added. This is a technique that adds a nice polished finished look to your designs. FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO. FireLine Braided Beading Thread, 4lb Test and 0.005 Thick, Smoke Gray (15 Yards)
In simple terms, wire wrapping is taking wire and wrapping it around itself and/or beads and other components to create jewelry. Wire wrapping can be used to make a loop for joining different components together, such as when creating a wrapped wire loop or wrapping a pendant. Through wire wrapping, you can also secure beads to a form, or evenWatch how to make a gorgeous loom beaded bracelet! It's easier than you think! John Bead Loom Kit USA: Add a final bead to each end of the 2 loose cords and cut the extra off. Tie a knot toward the end of the first cord, leaving enough space for the bead and a final knot. Slide the bead into place next to the knot and secure it with another knot. Cut the last bit of cord underneath each final knot to complete your bracelet.