DIY Beaded SUN CATCHER, Twinkling, Brilliant and Colorful, Tutorial

[@TweakswithTweek]

Sun-Catcher Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Project Supplies 0:50 - The Design 1:45 - String the First Sun Catcher Hanging Strand 5:45 - Prepare the Wooden Circle 6:50 - Installing the Hardware 7:55 - Installing the Hanging Strands 10:00 - Completed Sun-Catcher 10:25 - Outro

[@berniceriebler-4225]

Super Sun-Catchers, I will definitely make some for Xmas presents for our Retirement Home Residents I am sure they will enjoy them. Please can you show me how to make the Beads Balls. Thank you from South Africa.

[@TweakswithTweek]

@@berniceriebler-4225 Hi Bernice, TwT has done several tutorials on Beaded Cluster Balls. The easiest of them to follow is where I used BIG beads to guide thru. Look for that episode, and other too, on our channel. Good Luck & Be Kind to yourself! These Beaded Clusters can seem so confusing at first…. keep at it, tho, and soon you can relax and enjoy the pattern. Thank you for your comment! 😃

[@joannetasse94]

❤❤ I love how you made the sun catcher ❤. Plus you explained the step by step very, very well 😁

[@VogonPoet81]

You're the Bob Ross of crafts. Dig your home too.

[@TweakswithTweek]

😊

[@chaplaincullerton1265]

Thank you for your kindness and support in my first creation. I will look at the cluster ball video and have at it. Very sweet indeed!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you!

[@Karen.L.771]

I have just stumbled across your channel and your suncatchers are amazing,, your calm gentle voice is amazing too. Thank you for sharing how to make these .

[@TweakswithTweek]

You are very welcome, Karen. Thank you for your kind comment! :0)

[@CokoMonroe333]

Smiled the entire time! Such a soothing voice you have ☺️ all of my dreams begin to make sense watching your tutorial..thank you so very much for a double blessing! You make such beautiful sun catchers🙏🏾🦋💖

[@dianefisher8646]

Just beautiful

[@lyngriffin2150]

You have such a warm and kind way of sharing your beautiful skills with us. Thank you - I could watch and listen and learn for hours to you - you’re a brilliant teacher. You have inspired me to have a go at making one of these sun catchers and hanger myself. I really appreciate your kindness. Thank you again lovely lady 🤩🌷💕

[@TweakswithTweek]

What a kind comment, Lyn! Thank you! 😘

[@terrikaye12114]

Beautiful! And great new ideas for making a xtra money, I have for 30 + years made jewelry but in my area it is over crowded with it so some venues have stopped allowing jewelry, traveling is difficult at my age now, 68 so these would be great to start with and once I am established I can bring back my jewelry requiring no more long travel! I also came across fairy gardens made from maps balls, so cute, adding that as well. Thanks for the time you spend sharing your great videos.

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you, Terri! Good luck! :0)

[@lllCarolinalll]

Such a beautiful and calming voice, plus gorg crafting, you explain all so well, thank you ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much 😊

[@pamelataylor3537]

I’ve just subscribed to your channel. The second I saw what you were making and heard your voice I pushed that bell. I love, love, love that sun catcher. I never thought to check and see if anyone was making these on KZbin. I used to work for a lady at the local market who made sun catchers and sold them. But she only ever made single ones. Your hanging one is stunning and the colours a look amazing. I could just imagine that hanging up near a window with the sun coming in. I’m going to go back through your videos and try my hardest to watch quite a few of them. I’m so happy that I’ve found your channel. Looking forward to your next video. Have a great weekend.

[@AliceT800]

That's BEAUTIFUL! Now I want to fill my house with those😍 thank you for the video!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Great idea! 😊 and thank you!

[@Ruby233]

Le tue creazioni sono molto originali e sfiziose. Il tuo modo di presentarle non ha uguali. Complimenti!

[@crack4saints]

you are so talented !!! I love your work !!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@claramaldonado94]

Beautiful.🎉.❤

[@WhoCares-ty7jo]

hello, im 29 years old lost my job from covid looking to create a small business and now am im here learning your craft. thank you so much for these videos and happy new year to you 💜🙏🏻

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much for your comment. TwT is very gratified to be of some help. Here’s to you finding success in your endeavor! All our best to you!

[@IleanaVelarde-qy9br]

So beautiful,and your voice is so calming,I enjoyed watching you,create something so whimsical,I love it!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much 😊

[@TheFunChasers]

That was beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your design! Love it!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@parisabeading]

Nice suncatchers. I always enjoy making them and give them as a gift.

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@irenedavo3768]

Beautiful

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@elizabethsmith38]

Beautiful!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@Peoplespilates]

Lovely! I'm going to make it!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you and have fun! 🤩

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ☺️ Clever , on holding the ball . Awesome ❤️💋

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you Tishsmiddy71 😊

[@MonicaHernandez-Artcrafts]

Your voice is so calming, thank you for sharing this video, I can't wait to make this sun catcher 🥰

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you, Monica! I’m Happy to share and hope you enjoy making your Suncatcher! Tweek ☺️

[@Tinkerbell31326]

So beautiful!

[@minervafelix3991]

Que belleza, quiero hacer uno igual de bonito. Gracias por enseñarnos 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TweakswithTweek]

¡Muchas gracias Minerva Félix! Seguro que el tuyo te quedará igual de bonito. 😊 TwT

[@nancyjackson6778]

This sun-catcher is so beautiful. I just love your videos and look forward to each one.

[@davidhill1220]

This was wonderful Thanks a ton!♥️ Patricia

[@eucarismejias6306]

its beautiful.

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much Eucaris Mejias! 😊

[@larissamarcondes8659]

lovely teacher!! tks so much for sharing

[@mooncharms123]

Like some of the other viewers, I just had to comment and tell you how soothing your voice is. Watching this video has actually lowered my stress level and calmed me down a bit. I feel inspired now to start on my bead curtain!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you for this kind comment, Mooncharms! I am most gratified to be able to help. Your beaded curtain sounds like an ambitious project, but how lovely! I bet you’ll have fun creating it! Good luck! Tweek😁

[@holidaytours3816]

Very beautiful 😍

[@1romancatholic]

Wonderful job & instruction; soft lovely voice. 💕

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you! 😊

[@marshallanne1]

Voice is lovely, but putting me to sleep. I'll be back tomorrow, because I want to make this!

[@Princess_karen]

This is so beautiful

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you!

[@vanessacastillo4702]

Love the video- and your voice is so soothing! I just wanna craft along with you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@rebeccawinkler9528]

Excellent tutorial ! Thank you so much!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@Freeasabird12]

You are so lovely! It’s a joy watching you. ❤️💎🌈✨

[@carmelabologna9051]

Stunning!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@giovannacasadio9600]

I am new to your channel, I have made a lot of sun catchers using old CDS, I don't have a dollar tree here in Italy so I think I will use the CDs for the round base. I wish you a great week.

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you!

[@robertkorn7684]

I so want to do that...love it!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you, Robert! It IS my favorite beaded project to date😄

[@demitosanmartin5852]

Que Hermoso desde Chile Abrazos y Bendiciones.

[@TweakswithTweek]

¡Gracias desde Michigan! 😊🥰

[@SandyBrisco]

❤ thank you very pretty 😊

[@dralbertpakin8895]

You can also use an embroidery hoop.

[@venusiandesigns]

Beautiful love it

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@ashestoashes2772]

So beautiful!! My children would love making these

[@TweakswithTweek]

Have fun 🤩

[@Adriana-nt7qk]

Muuuy bonito💎

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you! 😃

[@Animals55patty]

Excellent demonstration! Loved what you made. Thank you

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@lisabarrios8235]

I HAVE to make one, I love it! Thank you!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you and have fun! 😊

[@vickyr778]

Wow.. beautiful it looks so fancy!..❤️

[@heidireeves2016]

That is a very expensive Suncatcher! 😲 I have been making sun catchers that I hope to sell. I like your bead balls and I will use them. But I could only use one per suncatcher because they would take an entire strand of gems or crystals. They are very beautiful and shiny so they will be the main feature of the suncatcher. Thank you!💜😊

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Heidi, Thank you for your comment. I purchased 20 crystal prism balls online for $17 dollars and I thought that a pretty good value. The rest of the beads for this project were ones I had on hand - I save and sort beads for ‘someday’ use after I complete bead projects. I also make use of old jewelry found at rummage sales and garage/estate sales and have been lucky when family members, who’ve collected costume jewelry over the years and know that I am receptive to receive them, toss their old jewelry in my direction. It ALL comes to some use at some point, I’ve found. The suncatchers that are a single strand are, for sure, less expensive to make than a 5-strand sun catcher… but my oh my… the beauty of the 5-strand sparkle! I love mine. The beaded cluster balls can be made from any round bead. I’ve made wooden ones, pearly ones, turquoise ones. My favorites are the sparkly one, tho! Here’s to hoping you find success in making and selling your creations, Heidi. Good luck!

[@detideslandes6661]

Você acaba de ganhar mais uma incrita no seu canal direto do Brasil ♥️🥰

[@TweakswithTweek]

Obrigado e seja bem vindo ao nosso Canal! 🥰

[@elizabethshultz2462]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber. I was looking for windchimes when I stumbled inti you. I watched a few videos and was hook! You are amazing. I love this suncather and can't wait to try. Thank you!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much 😊 and Welcome!

[@maribelvillarreal6630]

You’ve got the most soothing voice, it was making me fall asleep.. love your projects I can’t wait to try to make them (if I can stay awake)

[@TweakswithTweek]

👏🏻😂

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hah hah😅 Thank you, Maribel. My voice comes in handy when I’m rocking my grandson…cuz snoozeville seems to come quickly😄 Thanks for your comment!

[@Jill-n8s]

Love you’re teaching s

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you!

[@melyndagerman]

Beautiful, love this

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@keariewashburn4680]

Very pretty thank you😊❤

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you Kearie!

[@sarbanihometouri8939]

So beautiful

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@lesleythornton7425]

Absolutely beautiful. I love the variety of colours. I hope you don't mind me asking were you get your glass beads ?

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you! 😊I purchase my beads from Amazon and Micheals

[@irenedavo3768]

Big Pendants!

[@hannahbailey3619]

Hello! I love your videos! I am wanting to make some of the Sun catcher wind chimes for my best friends. I did noticed you said this one would for inside…what materials do you suggest for an out door one? Just in case one of my ladies would want to put hers outside. I know I’d like one out by my patio. It is so beautiful!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Hannah, Thank you for your nice comment. The only change you would need to make when putting this Sun Catcher outside is the top piece. The one in the video is made out of MDF which swells up and deteriorates when it gets wet. So just replace that top circle with real wood or plastic and you should be good to go. Good luck with your Sun Catcher! TwT

[@rustygatecottage9061]

I just found you and I just love your videos. You do a great job explaining your work. I also am in love with your room. Have you made a video on it? My grandchildren collect gems, crystals, etc. and would love a room like yours.

[@Heidi-Beth]

😍❤️

[@carmelabologna9051]

I have absolutely fallen in love with this craft! I especially like the types of beads you have chosen for this project. I would love to be able to buy these exact beads but I do not know what they are called or where to purchase them. Could you be of any help identifying what kind of beads you used? Are they some type of plastic faceted bead? Do you know where I can purchase them? Thank you so much for any help you can provide! I really want to learn how to make the beaded ball from one of your other videos too!!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Carmela, When I create a suncatcher I do my best to stick with glass beads. My reasoning is that not only do glass beads reflect light better, they do not lose their color as sunlight bakes and/or fades plastic beads’ hues. The beads I use can be found at your local craft store, bead store, online, or at antique or garage or rummage sales. I am always on the look-out for beads! To make a suncatcher OR a beaded cluster ball, YOU decide what size & what color of beads you’ll use. The patterns are the same to follow no matter which you choose. If you’d like to copy the suncatcher in the video I’d suggest going online to see what size/color beads you prefer. I use rondelle or round beads for the clusters. Yet as you string your wire ANY bead becomes an option as long as it can be strung on the wire. My preferred wire size is Beadalon .018 size beading wire. It comes in several color options. A bead from 4mm thru 18mm fit the wire nicely. So you see, Carmela, once you master the cluster ball ( start out with a 6mm - 8mm bead for easier learning & following the pattern ) your options widen as you make choices that best spark the suncatcher vibe that suits you best! Gather the materials around you and then have some beading fun! You can do eet! 😄 Thanks for your comments!

[@mariavitorialimacamargo4886]

I lovet♥️♥️♥️

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you, Maria! 😁

[@pammy2cats]

beautiful! thank you for sharing! btw new subbie here! x x x luv and hugs Pammie x x x

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you, Pammie! And welcome! Tweek🤩

[@nancyday933]

Love your videos but for people who are hard of hearing you speak a little bit softly but won’t stop me watching ❤

[@TweakswithTweek]

So sorry 😞 Closed Caption is available on all of our videos if that helps.

[@debbiegibson8945]

That is so beautiful 😍

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊

[@LunaMoonfae]

Tweaks your awesome, love your ideas, thank you so much for sharing them ❤️

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@lauraward763]

Hi just wondering where did you get your beads from. They are so pretty and I love your sun catcher videos

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Laura, I am ever on the hunt for beads! Online & in-store are my best bet to find what I need to make my suncatchers. Then garage/yard sales, second hand or consignment stores - all these being good resources to add to my bead collection. Most helpful are family and friends who toss old jewelry they’ve got in my direction as, once folks know you are amiable towards accepting it, they become mindful of sending it rather than throwing it away. For suncatchers my rule of thumb is to use glass beads, able to withstand the effects of heat and sunlight which, over time, alters the look of beads made of plastic. Glass keeps it’s color and sparkle … so I go with that! Thank you for your comment, Laura! Hope you enjoy making your own ‘sparklies’. I’ve found there’s an extra bit of joy that comes with gazing upon a creation that you’ve made yourself! Tweek😁

[@lauraward763]

Thank you 😊

[@FilomenaDapaz]

It's so beautiful .we're do you get those big beads ?tia

[@TweakswithTweek]

I ordered them online, I think Michaels 😊

[@xoz._.]

Hi! Can i use acrylic crystals?would they also create rainbow effect once they were hit by the sun? Please answer if you know. Hehe wanted to create beautiful sun catcher like yours, but crystals were so expensive!

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Zariyah, A shiny acrylic bead would be beautiful. It depends upon the bead and its shape as to how well it reflects light, yes? I understand about the bead cost, fo’sure. Waiting for sales at the craft stores or online, saving finds from rumage/garage/ estate sales, or stopping in at a consignment shop are all ways to magnify your own bead stock supply. Always be mindful of friends and/or family that wish to get rid of old jewelry, as well. Ya never know where that ‘helpful’ bead will be there just when you need it to help create your project. The reason I use glass beads for outdoor hanging projects is that the beads do not cloud, melt or discolor from intense heat and sunlight. Acrylic beads have done that, in my experience. If you use acrylic beads and it shines to your satisfaction, I simply suggest keeping it from harsh outdoor environment. You’ll increase it’s ability to keep shining for you by offering it some protection. The only way to test the rainbow effect of a bead is to hold it up to the sunlight. If you like what you see, go with it! Have fun & good luck! 🍀 Tweek 😃

[@xoz._.]

@@TweakswithTweek wow, you're so knowledgeable, and realllyyyy helpful. Thank you so much! I learned so much from you ❤. And btw, your username is really brilliant hehe. More power to your channel!

[@lindaliversidge8945]

Please be careful where you hang these indoors, I hung a single large crystal in a Victorian bay window and it nearly set fire to a lampshade because of the sun. Love your work From UK XX

[@debramurphy4295]

Did you put both string threw all the beads

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Debra, Yes, after the wire goes through the pendant, at the start, both sides of the wire then meet and are strung together through all additional beads. When you are done adding beads, add a crimp bead, then curl the wires back into that crimp bead to create the hanger. There ya go!

[@laurajenkins7574]

Hello thank you for your video can you tell me way you gotten your wooden floral circle from

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Laura, We got the wooden Ashland floral circles from Micheals however it appears they are not available online at the moment. Here is another possible source: www.craftcuts.com/wooden-ring.html?matchtype=&network=x&device=c&keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjwoIqhBhAGEiwArXT7KwlWvptUffPYcHb4tJvNxNpHwms5XY_IUqzqdmbFJPHYaZvDFcbr3BoCC9IQAvD_BwE

[@laurajenkins7574]

Thank you have a Blessed Day. I love your products

[@cyhomer]

I think you may want to rethink your chain at the top. The different weights of each strand will cause the entire thing to hang crooked because of the sliding chain. Each section needs to be cut individually so there is no sliding up and down. Beautiful tho…

[@TweakswithTweek]

Point taken… no issue on this end, so far 😉

[@detideslandes6661]

Que lindo!!..amei!!!..👏👏🥰❤🇧🇷

[@TweakswithTweek]

Muito obrigado!

[@Fibre_finder]

Hi Tweek, I love your tutorials so much they're so relaxing and inspiring! I really want to make this and I am looking online to find the prisms but there are so many for sale! I'm worried I will buy them and they're actually not very good quality. Do you have any recommendations for where to order? I'm in New Zealand 🙂 Thanks so much ❤️

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hi Catherine, Thank you for your kind comment! My Go-To prism choice is : MerryNine HangingPrism Ball ( 20 pk ). The product is beautiful, the size is perfect ( 30 mm/ 1.18” ) and the cost for the 20 pk is under $20. I get them on Amazon. Love’em! 😄

[@Fibre_finder]

@@TweakswithTweek Thankyou so much for answering me! I'm going to go googling right now. Can't wait to see if I can master these cluster balls - how fun 😊

[@TweakswithTweek]

Be kind to yourself… the cluster pattern can be challenging before it clicks in but then it’s a breeze! Have Fun! 😁

[@Fibre_finder]

Thankyou that's lovely advice ❤️

[@dralbertpakin8895]

Nothing showed up on the screen when you point to the video .

[@TweakswithTweek]

Sorry to hear that. I checked and the links are there. ☹️

[@kathyjones8777]

You could be Bob Ross's sister

[@TweakswithTweek]

Hee hee hee hee….😅

[@euniaturnbull3112]

Beautiful

[@TweakswithTweek]

Thank you 😊