30 MOST ASKED DIY Jewellery Making Questions

[@thizizmizliz]

Thank you for all of these amazing tips! I have a tip to give back to you after your vacuum story, if you've never heard it: if you slip the sock of an old pair of pantyhose (or even an actual thin sock, honestly) over the hose of your vacuum, you'll be able to do a "first pass" and gather up all the tiny beads and earring backs that may have found their way into your carpet! :]

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Liz! That's an amazing tip.

[@Hannoveranerin13]

Thank you so much for all the work and love you did put into this video, Carol :) It's a true treasure and big help for begimmers. Grtzz, Marion

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Marion. I really hope it helps lots of people.

[@OHSloopyIO]

Carol, I loved this video. You honestly have the best tutorials, tips, tricks and suggestions I have come across. When I was just starting out in my jewelry journey 8 months ago I was OVERWELMED. I watched several tutorials by others and just couldn't follow along or grasp the technique. Then thank goodness I came across you!!!! The way you explain things is amazing and so easy to understand. I was about ready to give up on loops. OMG I was pulling my hair out! Then I came across your video on making loops and a couple tries with it on my TV in the background and VOILA!!!! Thank you again for all your help. You are truly appreciated by this Jewelry Junkie from Ohio!❤️

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are so welcome Beth. I've enjoyed watching your jewellery making journey over the last few months in the membership. Really loving seeing what you're working on and your stall looked amazing. It's amazing it's been just 8 short months from zero to selling your jewellery. Congratulations.

[@OHSloopyIO]

@@The_Stylish_Maker Thank You!

[@OHSloopyIO]

@@The_Stylish_Maker I'm working on a few new techniques and pieces I can't wait to share on the 30 day challenge...now that the shows are over for a couple months!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@OHSloopyIO Can't wait to see them.

[@djostraat]

Super video! New student here; I’m so glad I found you. You are such a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your expertise and all around knowledge with us! 😊

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. Glad it helped.

[@brendacarver-brown9983]

Hello Carol, you're a Sweetheart to me. You're always full of positivity. Love all your "questions and answers "...I always find something that I learn from. Thank you ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Brenda. That is so sweet of you to say. Glad you enjoyed this one.

[@lauresa10]

Thanks for sharing your skills. You're a great teacher. Re: crimp covers. I use a regular crimp plier to close the cover. I GENTLY sqeeze it the cover in front curved part of the pliers, turn it & squeeze again Now it is closed & looks like a bead.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Lauresa. Yes, I have played around with all manner of ways to close the crimp covers but still prefer my Magical Crimping tool.

[@jeannieglidewellheil9115]

Carol, thank you so much! This video was very helpful!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's good, thank you Jeannie.

[@diannesammut3103]

Thank you for putting this video together with all the questions and answers.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

It was a pleasure Dianne. Thank you.

[@inescookies-doherty4146]

Hi! I’m the happiest student in your channel 😍 you create beautiful Art Thank you so much for your help 🙏🩷

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are so welcome. Thank you so much for watching.

[@sybelcloete96]

Hello Carol, thank you so much. I appreciate this video, so informative.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome Sybel. Thank you for watching.

[@marjoriecook7556]

I’ve had crimp tube fail, but I think it was a cheaper/substandard tube. I was also learning, so I’ve discarded the tubes, and I’ve practiced my tube crimping. I also replaced my crimping pliers as I thought the one on wasn’t quite sealing its crimp. Quality supplies are necessary! Going less costly can impact the outcome, I feel. Great video, Carol. One I wish I’d had known much of this last year. Very informative.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Marjorie. Yes, I agree about the crimp tubes. They need to feel substantial.

[@anastasiapaggett3848]

Peace and Love Carol thank you for this class as a beginner jewelry making this is a class that I need when I started but it ok now because I have found you October 26,24 from USA Atlanta Georgia again thank you so much for your help I’m having fun going though your video ❤❤❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are very welcome. I've got a "where to start" blog post coming out in a few days if you join up to The Style Maker's Network. thestylemakersnetwork.com/

[@kathyberger6650]

What a great video!! So informative and helpful! Thank you Carol so very much! ❤️😘

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are very welcome, Kathy. Thank you for watching.

[@victoriafah7411]

I thought I would share with you. My first teacher thought me that when you want to make a loop, but you have a long piece of wire that needs to be cut. To calculate this.eg. if your loop is in the middle of the round nose plier. The amount of wire required is measured from the tip of the pliers to where you want to make the loop. Hope this clear. 😊

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Victoria. Do you mean up the pliers? Wouldn't that be different for different pliers because the pliers might be a different angle - in other words, some round nose pliers might be fatter at 5mm from the tip than others.

[@floatingisland544]

Thanks for answering these questions, I learned some new things! I always have a crimp tube fail when I use my magical crimping pliers, no matter how much I squeeze. And I can't get it nice and round either for some reason and I do go all the way around....I sometimes use it for small crimp covers though, it does help me get those nice and round 🤷‍♀.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you for letting me know that. I wonder if it's the crimp tubes. I've found that I prefer a slightly larger crimp tube. Perhaps try that and see if it works. I also sometimes have to squeeze it lots of times, moving it slightly each time. You should be able to feel it squash down.

[@LillaTwiggy]

Imogen is amazing! You always look so polished, Carol.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Lilla. Yes, Imogen is amazing. Have you done her course?

[@LillaTwiggy]

@@The_Stylish_Maker I would love to one day!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@LillaTwiggy I know it's a huge investment but well worth it. You could start by doing her Evolve Your Style course which is less expensive.

[@lyndachristison8126]

Wonderfully done video! Thank you for sharing your expertise!!😊

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome, Lynda. Thank you for watching.

[@sandaramoore9660]

This was a lovely video…a reminder of techniques as well as a great reference resource!!! Thank you for putting it together. Stay safe and be blessed ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome, Sandra. Thank you for watching.

[@downsizingontenacres.5927]

Thanks!❤❤❤❤❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@annegyurnek3870]

This was amazing!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Anne. I'm glad you found this useful.

[@shannonnichols3415]

It’s so funny how individuals are so similar in some ways yet still so different! I would tell everyone who ever asked me to throw the magical crimp tool as far as possible in the nearest large body of water… fortunately, no one ever asks my opinion so I think the company is safe from bankruptcy! 😂 I DO swear by crimping the “old fashioned” way…smash the bead/tube, then turn your “old” crimpers the other way (on the side) to fold the bead/tube over onto itself like a sandwich. I like crimp covers because they’re a great little addition for almost no trouble at all. I have had crimps fail when I was first starting out because I was unfamiliar with the amount of pressure necessary to get the crimp to stay put and hold everything together. I would either not smash it hard enough and it would come loose with the wire or I would smash it too hard and it would actually cut the wire that happened several times right at the beginning. It took a while to get the feel for it for what took the perfect torque amount I guess you would call it. I did try just smashing it flat at first like you said you do, but that’s just because I didn’t finish reading the directions. It was OK like that but what I noticed was one of the necklaces I made. I had a very sharp edge, and that was where the crimp was just really sharp And that is what sent me back to the drawing board to figure out what I did wrong. I suppose it would’ve worked if you had a fairly large crimp cover I didn’t have any that were sizable enough at that time to cover that sharp edge and onto the other side of the other sharp edge. And I like the trifold method. I guess you can call it much better. It worked for me.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

"Thank you Shannon. I know lots of people have trouble with the Magical Crimping pliers, that's why I did a video about how to use it properly and what you're doing wrong if it's not working. You can watch that here if you still have an inclination to make it work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/labWfpWmfbWanKssi=aKk0PYwobjVePF0z I hate crimp covers so the idea of not having to use them makes me happy.

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Great video ❤❤❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you, Rhonda.

[@celesteashbrook1128]

This was a great video!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@christchild37]

Carol, thanks for this! Have you ever used gemstone chips for making necklaces? I use gemstone chips like amethyst chips and coordinating Czech seed beads to make necklaces. How would you use gemstone chips in a necklace?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. No, I haven't used gem stone chips but I did have a necklace that used them. You would just use them like any other bead. Maybe use round beads with them to counteract the angles of the chips.

[@Miswati18]

Thank s for the video ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're very welcome.

[@CherylStiltner-h5y]

Your videos are wonderful. I have read them several times to be sure I am not leaving anything out. What wire do you use when you are making earrings?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Great question, Cheryl. I generally would use a 20 gauge half hard German style wire.

[@CherylStiltner-h5y]

@@The_Stylish_Maker Thank you! You are wonderful.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@CherylStiltner-h5y Aw, thank you.

[@LillaTwiggy]

Enjoying your content, Carol. Not many beading supply shops here in Tasmania! Apart from Spotlight. Any suggestions for online shops?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Lilla. You could buy from my shop in New Zealand. Lots of Australian beaders do. www.affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/

[@christchild37]

Carol, in my gemstone necklaces and bracelets, I usually have been using spring (or sometimes called C-clasps). Should I be using something else? And for the matching bracelets, what kind of clasp should I use there as well? Thanks in advance!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Do you mean a spring ring clasp? I've never heard of a c clasp before. You can really use any clasp you want for a bracelet and necklace. It also can work well to be integrated into the design.

[@lucybloom4781]

Thank you so much, Carol! Brilliant video! I'm just wondering which kind of beading wire do you use for very long necklaces (60")? I normally use silk but maybe is there a better option?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thanks Lucy. It really depends on the necklace. I would usually use a piece of Tiger Tail but if the beads are heavy, then I would use a 49 strand Soft Flex or Beadalon like I showed in this video.

[@lucybloom4781]

@The_Stylish_Maker I have never thought about it, I normally use 6 mm beads and I thought silk was the only option! Thank you so much Carol, I have some 49 beadalon at home, I'll definitely give it a try, thank you so much! 🙏

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@lucybloom4781 I hope you find it works better.