DIY Tiger Tail Earrings // Tip Tuesday Tutorial

[@loritipton5339]

so I have a question some of the places on KZbin insist on using a crimped you say no . so I don't need a crimper ? also is the beading wire with 7 21 or 40 something the same as tiger tail ??? I've never seen it for sale but crafters talk about tiger tail and I'd just want to know if I can use the coated beading material I have I'll take a picture with this and hope you get it .. Love your videos and tutorials very clear instructions which isnt always the case. keep up the great work !

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Lori: Yes, Tiger Tail is the same as beading wire. It's nylon coated, flexible wire. As for the crimps, people recommend you use the crimping tool because it make a kind of double bend that is more secure for heavier necklaces and bracelets that take a lot of wear and tear. The crimp tool would not work for this design because you need the tiger tail to lie flat. It's also much easier to crimp the little 2mm ones beside the beads flat with your regular pliers. Hope this helps!

[@treesapgrl]

Are those other places on KZbin using the crimps to secure the ends of pieces (necklaces, bracelets, etc.)? If so, I think that's probably why they are saying to use the crimp pliers along with the crimps. Like Heather said, these ones are for making the wires lie flat, side-by-side, next to each other and aren't really for securing, at least not as they would normally be. 😀

[@loritipton5339]

@@HeatherBoydWire thank you so very much for your fast and detailed explanation .yes it helps alot !!!! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. this is the 2nd time you've taken time to reply to me thank you Heather Boyd !

[@loritipton5339]

@@treesapgrl thank you I now understand why she didn't use a crimper thanks for the reply

[@elizabethszwed7851]

Beautiful ❣️

[@mariam3947]

👍👍ty for another CLEAR INSTRUCTIONAL video! Love your teachings!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much for your great feedback Maria.

[@RoeRoe123]

So many options with this design 🤗

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Absolutely!

[@jamiecee4960]

Pretty Earrings. 💖

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Jamie.

[@polablues]

Wow! Now I know! I would never have thought of this.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much!

[@natalieharrison4318]

These earrings are gorgeous 😍. Thanks again for sharing all of your talents and creations for me to learn how to make them.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Natalie and you are very welcome for the video!

[@monimajumder3781]

so beautiful

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Moni.

[@donitaweatherspoon9111]

I love theses earrings. Great job and thanks for sharing

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Donita.

[@janet58]

Oh my, thanks so much for this! I make them for gifts, as well as I have sold over 100!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

That's awesome Janet. You are very welcome.

[@corinnehawkins8]

These are cute and beautiful wow love these

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much.

[@corinnehawkins8]

@@HeatherBoydWire your very welcome

[@reneejurgensen7280]

These are super! I can’t wait to try making some

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Renee.

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Thank you. Perfect timing. I was playing around with the idea of actually 3 hoops in one again but I could not get my wires to settle nicely. I know what I will be making after coffee ☺♥

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Awesome Joan. Can't wait to see!

[@sutela2060]

They are so beautiful 😍🙏

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Suzanne.

[@Brandyp2010]

I really like those... Beautiful 😍💞💕❣️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks Brandy.

[@dianehence3464]

I love them. I don’t no if I’m that Coordinated to hold it like you did. I will try. Ty for sharing Heather.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Diane. It is a bit tricky, but worth it because doing the same design with separate wires risks having them come loose. (it can be done though)

[@debbiegoble9836]

Awesome, I'm making me some of those tonight.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Sweet! Can't wait to see your creations!

[@debbiegoble9836]

@@HeatherBoydWire it will be a wild one. Lolol.

[@johrendizon3859]

You are so very talented! I'm a beginner and I still have a lot to improve! Thank you for inspiring me! ☺️❤️❤️❤️

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Johren and you are very welcome!

[@faithmatthews830]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Faith.

[@treesapgrl]

What a Tip Tuesday, these are so great, Heather!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy you love them Amber!

[@roxannegalvan462]

Very nice earrings

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Roxanne

[@appleoneill5135]

Gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you.

[@gretchen7894]

Those r really pretty and now ik how to use tiger tail t.u.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

So happy you like the earrings!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

Beautiful earrings, thanks for another great video

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Tyna.

[@lisasweat3728]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thank you Lisa.

[@patriciacalvinho4629]

Love them!! Thank you!!

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much Patricia.

[@CrixJoki]

Gorgeous earrings :D 💜💜💜

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Thanks so much.

[@juliaramirezfuentes8382]

Hermosos

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Gracias.

[@jamiecee4960]

Is that a Butterfly Necklace that you made? If so. do you have a pattern for it. I really love it...💖

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Jamie: In this video I am wearing my "earring lady" necklace. It used to be my logo many moons ago. I made one in the livestream here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKS1dYyshK1snJo

[@MelanieMacDonalDMELSPLAYLISTS]

WOW ... ONCE AGAIN GREAT VID HEATHER WITH CRYSTAL CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS ... I MUST SAY IT LOOKED AN AWFUL LOT MORE COMPLICATED ON FIRST SIGHT , YET COMPLETELY THE OPPOSITE ... CAN I ASK HOW DO I DECIDE WHAT SIZE CRIMPS TO USE WITH MY BEADING THREAD / NYLON ETC ... OR IS IT JUST AS SMALL AS POSSIBLE & THEN USE MY CRIMPING PLIERS TO SQUASH THE HECK OUT OF THEM , DO THEY EVER JUST BREAK ... ??? MANY THANKS & FANTASTIC VID ✨💜✨

[@HeatherBoydWire]

Hi Melanie: Thanks so much. I use the 2mm smooth crimps. Best to use crimping pliers. These are the best I've tried: amzn.to/3oGt9S3 Good luck.

[@MelanieMacDonalDMELSPLAYLISTS]

@@HeatherBoydWire THANK YOU EVER SO MUCH HEATHER FOR GETTING BACK TO ME & I MORE THAN APPRECIATE IT , MY PLIERS ARE NEW & BY THE BEADING SISTERS I HAVENT EVEN USED THEM YET THOUGH , BUT I HAVENT FOUND THE BEST PLACE FOR CRIMP BEADS YET SO THANKS AGAIN & I SHALL BE BINGE WATCHING YOUR AMAZING VIDS ✨💜✨ PS , I DID A JEWELLERY COURSE & GOT MY CERTIFICATE ABOUT 14YRS AGO , BUT MY HEALTH GOT BAD SO I AM ONLY JUST GETTING BACK TO IT & I CAN NOT BELIEVE THE ARRAY OF MATERIALS AVAILABLE TODAY SO ITS TAKEN SOME CATCHING UP ... LOL , BEST WISHES HEATHER ... XXX ...

[@candygoodreau4621]

f crimp bead you used. It looks like it isn't split like the ones I have.

[@HeatherBoydWire]

I use 2mm smooth crimp beads.