Basic Wire Loops: 5 Secrets for Success

[@natalierozean5989]

FINALLY!!! YOU are the FIRST & possibly the ONLY person who’s given short, sweet and concise instructions!!! Perfect camera angles, the right pace and no unnecessary talk leading to confusion! THANK YOUUU! I’ve been making wire jewelry for YEARS! I’ve actually won many awards...Secretly, I was frustrated and ashamed that I could never seem to get a tight enough basic loop after adding caps and extras. I resorted to wrapping my loops to hold the bead & caps tightly together. The wrapping technique is perfect for creating heirloom jewelry such as wedding rosaries and ornate “over the top” art pieces, but does NOT work when making wearable art or rosary bracelets. Needing to fit 10 beads on a 7.0 in. wrist w a wrapped loop, makes it too long ! You, my dear, have saved me countless hours and feet of wire! You’ve also opened so many doors for me! Thank you!

[@buddycook3117]

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[@Patrick-z4g3h]

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[@sparkles1260]

Couldn't have said it better!

[@christinevanzandbergen4870]

Well said!

[@lj2943]

A+ short, sweet and simple tutorial straight and to the point. Not a lot of unnecessary chatter and no horrible music in the background. Perfect video.🌸💕

[@guyseanz]

I know I'm 4 years late, I just wanna say this is by far the best video I've seen. Simple yet detailed explanation on how to make a perfect loop. Kudos to you!

[@kymrobins2432]

In your comment u mentioned u were 4 years late n that wz 2 years ago. Considering it’s now December 2024 n I’ve only just seen this great video so I’m thinking your lateness can b excused n I’ll take the title of Ms Latness but as they say “ better late than never” lol

[@gerarddefranco6005]

Aside from being a very simple and easy to follow lesson, the camera work and close ups are excellent. Makes a big difference.

[@doracarrington9219]

Great tip when it comes to measuring the wire for the second loop. The simple things are usually the best imo. Thanks for sharing.

[@Manon4069]

I just discovered your KZbin after for years. I am just a beginner. I would like to thank you so much for your generosity in giving us your secrets and tips. And by reading all those comments, I just have no more to add. I join my voice to all of them. Looking forward for your new videos, hope you are doing fine and still in the jewelry making. Warm regards from Egypt. 🌺🌹

[@caffienatedtactician]

JUST MADE MY FIRST SUCCESSFUL LOOP

[@bgrainger3477]

Oh my gosh!!! Your plastic measuring tool hint is so awesome. I'm gonna make me a guage right away!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🤓👍👏

[@catmcg6165]

What a charming, delightful teacher. Great tips!

[@iamdinosaur4245]

I love you! Thank you for this! I also don’t like to waste my wire by keeping it in the spool

[@Ducila-e7c]

Perfectly done. Thank you! Making a rosary

[@llcoolshea]

THANK YOU! I've been using a 1.5 looper tool and I couldn't stand the gap that it would put between the bead and the hoop. This was the perfect explanation of how to do it correct with the right tools.

[@michelemurphy3541]

I have been free-styling it with my jewelry making 2006/07. I have now gone back and learned how to open close o rings properly…hundreds of $ lost 😮. And now, your loop secrets~just awesome! You are a delight and I will watch more of your videos for sure! Hope you are having an awesome day!

[@brittanypurvis3210]

Thanks for sharing your secrets!! I love that there is ZERO waste with this technique!!

[@stephaniehoneycutt9877]

Awesome tips, my loops look so much more polished and precise after using your tips. I'm a beginner and I wasn't doing well with my wire wrapping, in practice faze. After this video, I finally created looped beads correctly. I finally created my first few useable links, for a necklace. Thank you, I was so close to giving up. Now I'm excited again.

[@petadoptionsnetwork2667]

This is the BEST tutorial I have found so far. They look so neat and uniform, and very little wastage, which is fantastic. I have been a bit annoyed by the amount of wasted wire in other tutorials. It's costly and not necessary. Thanks so much!

[@caffienatedtactician]

3:57 THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! You wouldnt believe how hard it was to find a video for how to attach an eye pin to another eye pin- your thumbnail was what told me i was in the right place 😊 wonderful video all around, as well- i definitely think I'll make my own eye pins entirely from scratch in the future, instead of getting the premade ones

[@emanueladavis1885]

Thank you for sharing this information it really helps beginners like me a lot. I must say I was scared to make my first loop however it was perfect first time around. I did pat my self on the back lol. I am almost scared to say this but I feel like I know this craft from somewhere, don't ask me where, all sort of things are going through my mind but I wouldn't say them out loud. LOL That plastic card you made up is awesome for getting those loops the same. I am so grateful for people like you who share what you know to help people like me. A friend of mine was making jewelry at one point and I thought to my self it looks complicated and I would never be able to do that and I didn't think I had the patients to fiddle around with small things etc. I guess I was wrong, and I really love it. I am in the process of restoring a pair of really old dangle earings that belonged to my mother and adding a little bling to it and length. Look like brand new and sparkling. cheers

[@earlmcornell]

Simple & sooooo informative❣️Thanx

[@stlounsbury]

This is great. I’ve been wire wrapping for years but always just cut & wasted the excess on the 2nd loop of the bead. Thank you 💗

[@zapot66]

Awesome instructions. Clear and understanding. I am so glad I watched this video.

[@altamont1873]

I concur! So glad I found her and that her instruction was concise, to the point! Thank you!♥️♥️♥️

[@valerie6004]

Ohhhh number 4 is going to be verrrrrrry usefull ! !! Big thank you for sharing 🙆

[@LilyTree]

You're welcome! 😃

[@mira-sturdivant]

THANK YOU this has been such an issue for me for years. I can't believe you made a simple short sweet video that solved the whole thing.

[@guaddarnadiamariane596]

Simple clair et net merci pour vos précieuses explications

[@bluecatblu76]

Awesome! I’ve just started making jewellery and been struggling with getting loops even. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. ❤️

[@kymcnorton]

One minute in and I already know this video is going to be great. Thank you!

[@pratibhaalvares2371]

Thank God, I found your Channel today. Now I know what to do and how to do. Thanks a ton.

[@RVeomma86]

I'm just getting back into making beaded jewelry after about 18yrs. #4 is SUPER helpful. Thank you❤

[@dinaramadan3416]

I have no experience, no intention to make bead necklaces and have no such tools but I came upon this video today and now I want to try doing this. 😊

[@LindaKAdney]

The first time I have seen the idea of putting the wire in the center...Great idea...and easier on my senior hands...Thank you...

[@brotherdorianj]

Possibly one of the most comprehensive and informative tutorials I've seen. I'm re-watching this with GLEE!!!🥳

[@NoseyYolanda]

THANK YOU!!! I’ve been making custom rosaries for years & I often felt like it was a guessing game for me when it came to beading. This technique is awesome!! 🙏🏼

[@johnmartin4650]

Huge help……..thank you a million…….lovely woman as well…….all best to you and yours….

[@irissantos6228]

I agree with the last message wow great instructions

[@jennym.9099]

I struggle with these loops. What an excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@mjremy2605]

Very nice demo! Thanks for no music!! You forgot the wire gauge. I don't know much about thickness without feeling it by hand. The reverse kink is the bit I was missing. Many thanks!

[@MarDeSumatra]

WOWWW Finalmente alguien que sabe explicaar no puedo creerlo lo vi varias veces al video estoy muy alegre espero sigas subiendo contenido eres una excelente profesora, MiL GRACIAS, GRACIAS, GRACIAS!!!! Has desbloqueado mi cerebro y me has quitado toneladas de stress.. por que nadie me lo dijo antes? Maravillosa!!!!

[@lyndalou2892]

Brilliant ! I wish I found you sooner ! An extremely well made video. Please keep making these videos !

[@Alexandra-jj2qh]

I have been beading for two decades and find this the most succinct and helpful tutorial for making matching sized wire loops. Thank you, will certainly be checking your other videos!

[@annia3685]

Very easy to go along. Thank you. I like the trick with the plastic.

[@2CreateArt]

Bravo, something I haven't seen before, love the tip about plastic spacer.

[@kryki_cha6206]

I've been working with wire for quite a while now, and this was still very helpful! Thank you!

[@LilyTree]

Thank you! I'm glad its helpful!

[@grannaboo03]

BRILLIANT! I needed secret #4 the plastic card. For some reason I never was able to get consistent cuts, therefore I was always adjusting my loops...it was so frustrating

[@LilyTree]

Glad to help! I hope its working well! 😃

[@lynng3421]

Please give me a great recommendation on gauge and a really good "parawire" type wire. Thank you LOVE YOUR TEACHING! 7 YEARS of wire work and I learn something new everytime.

[@happyyettired]

BRILLIANT! Your little measuring tool is a wonder. Thanks- your video is inspiring .

[@amandatse920]

What a brilliant video!! Upbeat, clear and to the point! Thank you. Subscribed ❤

[@DuluthTW]

Practice is probably the most important secret. Thanks for sharing!

[@ullrickemayers9390]

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[@LilyTree]

Thank you! Yes, and the one people easily forget about! 😃

[@itssophieedwards]

I enjoyed all of this from start to finish, and it is has helped me IMMENSLEY. Thankyou!

[@pineappletop8751]

So thankful for this tut. I don’t know how many long and tedious videos I’ve had to see before I found this one. You explain it so easy. I feel far more confident now. Thank you so much.

[@jbz85]

Thank you so much for sharing these tips. Your video was excellently presented & very clear which makes it easy to follow.

[@jerrycallender9352]

Greetings from Tucson, Arizona USofA. Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Luvin' your instruction.

[@evio20]

Thank you! Brief & well explained. Good tips

[@mfost0424]

This is how I was taught in my first job at a bead store. I have been told it is the wrong way by others...But it works for me.

[@12lesflo]

Sooo smart. Measuring with your paper. This always boggled my mind so I’d just do the wrap loop. So thankful you shared this 100%!❤

[@joanphillips1330]

Love your tip of using the marked plastic card!

[@kidnamedfinger4187]

THANK YOU!!!!! i could never make my loops look good, but this helped so much!! i will try to use these tips now

[@kjcayado]

Step 4 = Ingenious, thank you darling!

[@susanhalstead1373]

This has helped so much, Thank you for doing this video!

[@EmmaSmith-qq4cr]

Brilliant tips thankyou very much what a fab video 👌

[@amywalls7734]

Love this short and sweet video. So perfectly explained

[@sallydsouza167]

Very clear instructions, thanks. Hope I will be able to make my bracelet.

[@lynsixty]

Such great tips! The plastic guide is absolutely brilliant! Keeping the bead and wire resting on your finger for good tension is also brilliant. And your description of opening a loop like a door is the first time I’ve heard it described that way. Love it.

[@cinzialastrega1635]

Thank you for your clear, concise instructions.

[@susiebeltran6546]

Thanks for sharing this video, I was having a hard time making my loops the same size.👍👍👍🙏❤️❤️❤️👏

[@helenbunch9065]

Nice straight forward tips...thank you. I like your tip #4...i Do something similar as I use a bead that I slide on that is the length of the circumference of the eye that I a making. I can make a repeatable flush cut. I will link your video for my high school jewelry making class....Thank you.

[@sjladybirddfw]

Thank you. Your presentation is lovely and had me smiling and giggling all the while.

[@benancialopez6894]

Your secrets are very helpful and appreciated. Thank you for sharing. God bless you.

[@tracysaffos5600]

Thank you so much! This is AWESOME and is going to save me hours of frustration. You are wonderful for sharing!

[@meenakumarisanaka5774]

Thank you for sharing this information newly started jewellery Business

[@susane945]

Perfect. Thanks for your very well thought-out and concise tutorial! I agree - it's THE best explanation on the net! 😊🙏❤️

[@gjk540]

Great idea with the plastic guide! Thanks for sharing.

[@lilarose6792]

Loved this video, you are a great teacher!! You have a new follower 😊

[@humera121]

Oh my Lily you're a life saver. I think you're the first one who has properly given how to make a good loop esp with your secret tips. Those tips were the key. I had always struggled with making a proper loop. You told me how. Thank you. I wish and pray from deep down for your happiness and success. You're the best! Already subscribed.

[@kimgray8424]

These are amazing tips thank you

[@carollowe3704]

love the plastic piece as a measure. thanks for sharing.

[@didawak5270]

Thank you so much for theses very useful secrets❤

[@VeganDoris]

Thanks - I’m always guessing how long to cut the wire, and it usually looks ok, but the marked piece of plastic would be much better for consistency!

[@trishalabrahmaiah7278]

very well explained. Short and precise . Thank you

[@girigiriboy0124]

Thank you so much!!! I’ll be making bracelets for my younger sister as a bday gift. This was very helpful and straightforward.

[@appleholic1553]

I'm loving learning new ways that make sense to me. Thank you for your video ✌🏽️

[@OfficialAccountPenny]

Smooth!!!! Big help for beginners like me, thank you! ❤🎉

[@kathyhenley1240]

This was so great! Just what I needed to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@pearljenner3914]

Thank you so much for this short and to the point tutorial. Trying to get these loops right have been driving me nuts 🤣 thank you, thank you , thank you 😘

[@littlethoughts3316]

Really nice tips

[@TemperanceLibraRising]

Very nice I have some 2-5 mm beads I am about to make a lot of these , Thank you I am a beginner and I already feel I have knowledge to begin. I am also going to look on your channel for how to wrap stones with out holes. also about to look for a fb group I am in a great position to get started now. Blessings ...

[@reeleder]

Thank you, your secrets are safe with me

[@stacycakes11]

I appreciate this page so much!! So excited to learn from you

[@vickyschwierking2006]

You had me at tip number one 😊😊❤

[@bonniefaltz9505]

This method is my go to manner but still I have learned much from your video. Very helpful! Thank you.

[@bizslayer4912]

THANK YOU so so much!!! this is of great help as to i am a beginner in this kinda stuff and ive always been wondering how people make necklaces with loops 😭 thank you for sharing!!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS YOU MA’AM!!!!!

[@TheLuxCrafter]

Hiya fellow midlands maker here (but overseas) love the plastic template tip. I suggest to save and use old clear blister packaging. also very handy for other templates....great tutorial..... Happy to have found you... if I could I'd reward myself with a Greggs sausage roll.... !!!!

[@sillys55]

Thank you for the very clear explanation and the sharp video image 👍🌹

[@oliviapineda1318]

Best tutorial ever , thank you 😊.

[@carolyntalasek3192]

Best video on making loops. Thx!

[@shruthimadhukar6324]

Thank u for the information of making the correct loop ,

[@LunaMoonfae]

Thank you so much for this, nice and easy tutorial ❤

[@mirnabonilla7488]

finally a template for how much to cut! thank you! ♡

[@CatholicSaintslayIncorrupt]

Thankyou sso very much. Very gracious of you to share.

[@carmencruz6971]

Great information thank you for sharing. You make it look so easy. Have a great day.👌😏💕👏🌹

[@kohshirwei4619]

Wow!!! You are so brilliant!!! Thanks for all the tips 👍👍👍❤❤❤