I only started making jewellery this year at the age of 53. I assumed because I couldn't draw that I couldn't create something beautiful. I've found that I am actually pretty good at making beaded jewellery and am always looking for methods to give a really professional finish.
@The_Stylish_Maker2 жыл бұрын
It's never too late, Lynn! I actually started jewellery making quite late in life too. It's really exciting that you have found your creative outlet. I personally, think everyone needs one, it certainly makes me happy.
@pacer547 Жыл бұрын
I was 65 when I started!
@holditch1 Жыл бұрын
I started at 52! Since we are mentioning age, I've found that it really is helping me both with my eyesight and also with fingertip dexterity! Added benefits.
@tetepuig9 ай бұрын
Congratulations. I'm 79 (almost 80) and I've just started and enjoying it very much. I started with rosaries and they are stunningly beautiful. So proud.
@angelinalozada1892 жыл бұрын
The most detailed video on Guard Wire, Thank You from Puerto Rico.
@The_Stylish_Maker2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Angelina. I do try to include every detail that I can in my tutorials. I'm so pleased that you found it helpful.
@jessey2314 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job I learned something today thanks so much
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Jessey.
@gaylestroble59143 күн бұрын
Simply awesome!!! Thank you!!! Well done and easy to understand!!!
@The_Stylish_Maker2 күн бұрын
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it.
@CharisseHodges Жыл бұрын
The tutorial was very informative. The. Crimp cover looks just like a bead. Thank you Carol for your expertise!
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Charisse. I actually don't like using crimp covers. I really struggle with them which is why I love using my Magical Crimping Tool. It takes away the need for them.
@beachcitybay44977 ай бұрын
Another great tutorial Carol. Solves another issue and looks professional. Thank you for your expertise.
@The_Stylish_Maker7 ай бұрын
You are welcome. Thank you.
@gerimccarthy83984 ай бұрын
Carol, You ROCK! Love spending time with you. Best, Geri
@The_Stylish_Maker4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Geri. I'm glad you spend time with me too!
@gerimccarthy83984 ай бұрын
Carol, I'm just a beginner -- your videos have happily given me some very valuable info. Thanks so much. Geri :)
@The_Stylish_Maker4 ай бұрын
You're welcome, Geri. Thank you for watching.
@christines.44444 ай бұрын
What a great tutorial! I’m so new to jewelry and I’m learning so much!
@The_Stylish_Maker4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm glad you are finding it helpful. Here are a couple of other videos that you might find helpful too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJPOiHV4idWgY7Msi=q8E2dvlAvE5sEAzY kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnK7pXyPrq9poMksi=D-MqFRz3JFxoTdmA
@louisewaller37162 жыл бұрын
I love the bracelet it is gorgeous- thanks for all the tutorials I really enjoy seeing what you make.
@The_Stylish_Maker2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Louise :) I really appreciate that.
@SueClarke-Curry4 ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel and I am so happy to have found you! You have a wonderful balance of tips, pace, and easy instructions. Thank you! Can't wait to get started creating.
@The_Stylish_Maker4 ай бұрын
Welcome Sue. It's lovely to "meet" you. I'm glad you've found me!
@brendacarver-brown9983 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Carol. You are an excellent teacher...very clear and concise. I have taught myself to bead through books from the library. I live in Zambia, Africa. Just love your accent as well.
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Lol, thank you Brenda. You know that us Kiwis are often mistaken for South African, especially when I lived in Canada. I really appreciate your kind words.
@M0odyBlue Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I struggled with pulling the wire taut. I subscribed and look forward to watching more!
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Welcome to our little jewellery making community. Thank you. I'm glad this was helpful.
@linawidhy Жыл бұрын
It’s brilliant idea with a wire guardian. Looks very need and professional indeed . I should check if the bead shops have been selling here
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you Lina. I use them all the time. They are quite a staple so even if your local shops don't sell them you can always buy them online. Here's a link to ours - affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/products/plated-brass-wire-guardian-4-5mm-x-4mm-x-1mm
@altamont1873 Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO much for your tutorial!❤❤❤
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome. Thank you.
@JanHilliard-ru9nr6 ай бұрын
Thank you I have just started making jewellery and all your tips have been great help
@The_Stylish_Maker6 ай бұрын
That's great, Jan. I'm glad you are finding my tutorials helpful.
@mawi11725 ай бұрын
You ARE making some pretty good videos! 😍😍😍 I've liked a few of yours now. ❤
@The_Stylish_Maker5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them! Thank you so much.
@Courtney7171 Жыл бұрын
I just bought all the stuff I needed to make jewelry but I was feeling nervous about it. Your video made me feel like I could really do it! Thank you!
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Courtney. I'm so glad that my videos help. If you have any questions, you can always email me at carol@affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz. I'm happy to answer questions or help if you need it.
@Blueforme Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate your calm instruction.
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome, Terri.
@conniekoster6668 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I always enjoy your videos. You make it easy to learn! 🎉
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Connie.
@ananyaakap Жыл бұрын
You have beautiful hands, and very healthy nails! ❤️
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ananya. I do work hard to keep my hands looking good for the tutorials, although it's hard when I also want to paint and garden and all those other things I love to do.
@larrymoremckenzie30292 ай бұрын
Thanks for modelling it!
@The_Stylish_Maker2 ай бұрын
You're welcome.
@Sircaymen Жыл бұрын
😊 Thank you for this demonstration. You make it look easy. What is your recommendation when using fishing line when making a necklace? Should you use more than one stand? Thank you.
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Hi, I've never used fishing line for a necklace. I generally use tiger tail. Why do you choose fishing line? I would think it would depend on the weight (thickness) of the fishing line and how strong it is. I would be worried that it would snap or wear at the clasp/wire guardian. Sorry, I know that's not much help.
@karenmccants1439 Жыл бұрын
Great video--I really needed this, as I'm just now learning about wire guards...and I kept thinking what beautiful hands you have!! They are so great for these videos---much better than my wrinkly old stubby fingers would be, hahaha!! 😅
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Oh Karen, don't be so hard on yourself. I do try to keep my hands looking nice so that they look OK on camera. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@bruceking23272 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just what I was trying to learn.
@The_Stylish_Maker2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome, Bruce. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
@dawnshaeffer9372 Жыл бұрын
I crimp the tubes on the wire guard. Makes them stronger.
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you Dawn. That's interesting.
@theartisancompany6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I should use those. 😁
@The_Stylish_Maker6 ай бұрын
You are welcome. The wire guardians do give a more professional finish and protect the stringing material.
@debbiecillo25312 жыл бұрын
I just happened on your videos. I LOVE your channel. You give great instructions. I ordered wire guardian and have used it three or four times. I also ordered French wire. Do you have a video using that?
@The_Stylish_Maker2 жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie, thank you for your kind words. I was actually thinking the other day that I need to do a video on using French wire. Thanks for the reminder. Stay tuned!
@debbiecillo25312 жыл бұрын
@@The_Stylish_Maker I will keep an eye out. How often do you post videos?
@RachelCarpenter-fq5bj5 ай бұрын
I'm not sure, but it looks to me that there are two silver balls together in the necklace on the lower left side of the front... I certainly hope I'm incorrect. Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
@The_Stylish_Maker5 ай бұрын
What great eyesight you have, Rachel. Sometimes that happens but I fixed it when I strung them.
@ruthhaynes1104 Жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ruth.
@rovingnomad83978 ай бұрын
Awesome, i didnt know that the lobster clasp goes directly on, thanks! Also...Is using Sterling Wire better? (Than tigertail, etc) Also...😂, (sorry) but do you ever put a dab of E6000 (or comparable glue) on a crim right before you put a crimp covers on?❤
@The_Stylish_Maker8 ай бұрын
Thank you. It really depends on the piece whether you use sterling silver wire. Of course, using sterling silver will add value to your project but it is also the weakest of the wires (only holds 3kg). There are different strengths and thicknesses of wire (thicker doesn't mean stronger). In my last livestream with the Jewellery Box Group I did a full tutorial on wire but it's only available to the members (if you want to join you can watch it). I don't use E6000 on crimps because I never have any trouble with them not holding. You shouldn't need to if you crimp them correctly.
@barbaragibbs1365 Жыл бұрын
I love this video! Thank you!!
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Barbara. I'm so pleased that you found it useful.
@mountainpearlmystics2 жыл бұрын
Right on time ⏰ thank you 🙏🏽
@The_Stylish_Maker2 жыл бұрын
I'm so pleased that this was helpful to you. Thank you.
@annamcgovern561611 ай бұрын
Hello from Belize. I am enjoying your videos. What type of wire do you use? I have been using half hard wire and its been difficult to bend into tubes. I normally work with sterling silver wire.
@The_Stylish_Maker11 ай бұрын
Hello Anna from New Zealand! For a necklace or bracelet, where I want the project to be fleixible, I would use Tiger Tail. For all my wire components I use German Style Half Hard Wire. I hope that helps.
@laliecrafts Жыл бұрын
I loved it. Thank you so much. 😊
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I particularly love this necklace.
@victoriajohnson3241 Жыл бұрын
Carol, I love your videos thank you for sharing all your skills and knowledge. Please help me! I'm attempting to buy better quality and efficient findings, because over the years I've spent a lot of money on buying the wrong ones!!! I usually work with 49 strains wire, 2mm crimp and covers. How do I judge what size wire guards and the best material.
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Well, Victoria, you have impressed me. The thought of using 2mm crimp covers blows my mind! I struggle with the larger ones so those tiny ones must be crazy hard to get on. Your question is a really hard one to answer without more information. Why don't you email me at carol@affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz and we can start a conversation about where to buy and what to look for.
@NatalieMcComas-g7f9 ай бұрын
Hello!! I have been using these techniques with the wire guardian but for some reason my necklaces keep stretching. I’m unsure if this is just the wire I’m using? How can I prevent this? I thought I was using a high quality stainless steel wire. Thank you!!! Natalie
@The_Stylish_Maker9 ай бұрын
Hi Natalie. See previous comment.
@stephanievillegas8379 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! But how did you loop the other end? Do you have another cideo showing that?
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Hi Stephanie, I used exactly the same process as I did for attaching the clasp except instead of putting a clasp inside the wire guardian, I put a 6mm jump ring in. I hope that makes sense. Carol
@tetepuig10 ай бұрын
How do you know what size of crimp covers or crimp beads to buy? Thank you. I am a total newbie!
@The_Stylish_Maker9 ай бұрын
It depends on the wire size you are using. Generally I use a 1.5mm or 2mm for everything so that's a good place to start. You just need to make sure that the stringing material will go through the crimp bead twice.
@cristinaungureanu-q9n8 ай бұрын
Great video !what size are the jump rings ?
@The_Stylish_Maker8 ай бұрын
It was a 6mm jump ring. Thanks for asking.
@marenc9648 Жыл бұрын
Hello, thank you very much for your infomativ video. I have a question with the wire guardians. They are scratching at th e skin, because the edges are too sharp. I purchased them at a big jewellery supplier. Do you file them or put them into the tumbler for smoothing them out? As they are very delicate, I don't know, if it is possible. Greetings from Germany
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Hello Maren, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. I've not had this problem with wire guardians. Can you squeeze the edges in a bit with your pliers so that they are facing in? Alternatively, you could try using french wire instead of a wire guardian. I did a video on that a couple of weeks ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLEfGSerr9qn8k
@marenc9648 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for for your help...
@Mayukha.vahini8 ай бұрын
Thank you Carol! Just wondering can bead tips be used with wire guardians?
@The_Stylish_Maker8 ай бұрын
I'm not sure why you would want to use a wire guardian with a bead tip. It would be hidden inside the bead tip. Also when you crimp for a bead tip you only put the wire through the crimp once. Have you watched my video about how to hide a crimp? It might help. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6xnHSQgpyro7csi=sjFaXSSbyDICIGA7
@Mayukha.vahini8 ай бұрын
@@The_Stylish_Maker That is correct thank you. Yes I have watched the crimping methods video. 🙂
@The_Stylish_Maker8 ай бұрын
Excellent@@Mayukha.vahini
@elizabethabraybant72826 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@The_Stylish_Maker6 ай бұрын
You are welcome.
@anrn53033 ай бұрын
lovely necklace!
@The_Stylish_Maker3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@tiffanyshapiro81485 ай бұрын
Could you have used a magic crimp instead of the crimp bead?
@The_Stylish_Maker5 ай бұрын
You could use a magical crimp tube instead of using the crimp cover, yes. I most often do use my magical crimping tool but sometimes you need to push yourself to do things outside your comfort zone. Thank you for watching.
@larrymoremckenzie30292 ай бұрын
Seems like the crimp covers could take up a little extra space u might have!
@The_Stylish_Maker2 ай бұрын
Yes, crimp covers do take up a little bit of space.
@simplymindgames Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome.😀
@pacer547 Жыл бұрын
Hi, are you using a crimp pliar or a regular pliar?
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm using the Xuron Crimping Pliers. Thanks.
@Courtney7171 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Courtney. You don't know how much that means to me.
@lissetteflores4469 Жыл бұрын
The crimp covers are your cryptonite 😂😅
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Ha ha, they truly are! Thank you, Lisette.
@lizvanderelst11 ай бұрын
I have a bunch of crimp beads and I used some today. The bead broke on me when I cramped it. What am I doing wrong? I crimp too tight? I tried to be more gentle and it still broke on me. HELP! Thanks.
@The_Stylish_Maker11 ай бұрын
Hi Liz, do you mean that the crimp bead (or tube) broke? Were you crimping using crimping pliers that make an indentation in the centre, or were you just squeezing it flat? It may be that you are squeezing to tight. I'm not sure. It could also be that the crimps aren't very good quality. Maybe try not squeezing so hard and seeing if they still hold if they stay in tact. Sorry, that's not a great answer but all I can give you without more information.
@lizvanderelst11 ай бұрын
I used a crimping tool. I also tried not to squeeze tightly, but than it would not hold the wire securely. @@The_Stylish_Maker
@The_Stylish_Maker11 ай бұрын
Mmmm, this is a tricky one. Maybe you could try different crimps. They could be faulty or substandard. Sorry, I don't have many suggestions for you.
@ilovethewiggle-crypto80338 ай бұрын
Is there a wire guardian that doesn't show the wire?
@The_Stylish_Maker8 ай бұрын
I haven't seen one. You might like to look at using the Bead Bandit. www.amazon.com/BeadSmith-Bead-Bandit-Crimps-Silver/dp/B007MQNCZA Here's a video that you might find useful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6xnHSQgpyro7csi=7iJ2HE2FpVBQsMTU
@crowsinthecity9 ай бұрын
I don't have crimp beads or bead covers for my bracelet only wire guards ☹
@The_Stylish_Maker9 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, here's some links if you need them. Crimps: amzn.to/3TCrdey, Crimp covers: amzn.to/3vdYfaY
@crowsinthecity9 ай бұрын
@@The_Stylish_Maker thank you so much for the links! For now, I will make a little bead loop at the ends and use jumprings as an alternative since it's a christmas present (few days away hehe) 😊 I hope you have a wonderful holiday!
@The_Stylish_Maker9 ай бұрын
Thank you. You too! @@crowsinthecity
@rosalindalozano23310 ай бұрын
Found it 😅
@The_Stylish_Maker10 ай бұрын
Oh cool. I just linked you to it in the previous comment, and also another video that you might find useful.
@aidasoto2936 Жыл бұрын
Check ✔️ Superliked
@The_Stylish_Maker Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@NatalieMcComas-g7f9 ай бұрын
Hello!! I have been using these techniques with the wire guardian but for some reason my necklaces keep stretching. I’m unsure if this is just the wire I’m using? How can I prevent this? I thought I was using a high quality stainless steel wire. Thank you!!! Natalie
@The_Stylish_Maker9 ай бұрын
Hi Natalie, it can be the wire. What are you using? I’ve heard other people say that tiger tail stretches but I haven’t had that experience but then I don’t wear a lot of “strung” necklaces. Most of mine are made from wire components. Maybe you could try using a Soft Flex or Beadalon Wire.