Better Beader Epiosde 22 - 5 Essential Techniques for Gifts

[@cherylbrinson6533]

thanks for the tip about the knots on the stretchy bracelets

[@Potomacbeadco]

It's so easy when you understand these little techniques, isn't it! Great to know that you're enjoying the videos. Have you considered joining our Facebook group for Beading and Jewellery Making? We have lots of friendly and very helpful beaders who are ready to help answer questions and help you with tips and tricks.

[@sue7777]

Quick and very useful tips for all of us. Thanks, Allie, for taking the time to show us how we can make a gift of jewelry without being a designer. Sometimes simple is simply beautiful.

[@Potomacbeadco]

You're welcome, Sue, I'm glad you found these tips useful.

[@Superpsychandie]

This was such a useful video - thank you Allie! I really love this better header series! Could you do a video on tips for making beaded watch bands sometime?

[@anastasiapaggett3848]

Thank you for showing me a better way of making the loopholed because sometimes I have a hard time doing it I just start making jewelry. And your video have really help me some thank you again.

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thanks, Anastasia, I'm glad it helped you. Have you thought about joining our Facebook group for Beading and Jewellery Making? There are lots of friendly helpers there who can assist you in learning some techniques and new skills. Happy beading!

[@joselynsphar1905]

Love those earrings you’re wearing! Thank you for sharing!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thanks Joselyn, did you see the whole Q&A session on Friday? Allie answered one of your questions!

[@mreimersdahl]

Thank you for showing me how to better make my loops.

[@Potomacbeadco]

I'm glad you found it helpful. Did you know we have a Facebook group for Beading and Jewellery Making? There are lots of friendly beaders there, at all different levels, who are willing to help you learn more about beading techniques and help you with new skills.

[@jullesteach]

I enjoy every video, live you do, great job! Thanks, Julie

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thanks, Julie! I really appreciate that.

[@alikc25]

Thank you for the video,very helpful.

[@Potomacbeadco]

You should consider joining our Facebook group for Beading and Jewellery Making. You'd have fun!

[@LindaWvdP]

Thank you, this was helpfull!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zaidacarrillo8529]

Thanks very much. Excelent explanation

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thanks, Zaida, I'm happy to help. Have you considered joining our Facebook group for Beading and Jewellery Making? Lots of friendly and helpful beaders willing to share their knowledge and experience.

[@clairebacchi360]

Great ideas! 🎄😊

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thanks, Claire.

[@anastasiapaggett3848]

Ok I will thank you.

[@IreneKiew]

Allie, this is the first time I've seen someone do a loop this way! I always see people cutting the excess wire on the headpin *before* using the round-nose pliers to form a loop, and it has been driving me crazy trying to get a perfect loop, it just doesn't happen and my loops are so often lop-sided! I'm going to try it your way and see if that helps. I was also having trouble bending the headpin 90 degrees above the bead, especially with small beads when there's hardly anything for me to grip or hold on to as I bend the wire. I watched a video last week by Yvonne Williams showing that she gripped the wire with fine-tipped flat-nosed pliers to bend it, and that has helped me a lot, because the wire just bends over so easily. It's at 4:28 in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epPXpnueh96nadk

[@Potomacbeadco]

Hi Irene, there are many different methods for creating wire loops, you just have to find the one that works best for you. Happy beading!