EASY BEGINNER bracelet tutorial - DIY jewellery making

Welcome to another beginner tutorial... this time, I'll take you step by step through how to make these lovely swan links. You'll be able to make yourself a beautiful bracelet, and also earrings, with these easy to make links.
List of materials you will need:
1mm/18g wire (copper or craft wire is fine)
Flush cutters
Six step bail making pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Ruler
File (optional)

[@fatimabttt]

Thanks

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much! That is so very kind of you 🥰

[@patriciadisanzo6731]

What a great tutorial. I just started making jewelry. Your instructions are perfect. I have made 3 bracelets already. Thank you so much.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah you’re so very welcome 🤗 I’m glad you enjoyed the video 🥰

[@fd597]

Samantha I really enjoy your tutorials. They are very descriptive and great for beginners (like me)! You are super talented and too modest and your jewelry is beautiful. Thank you for giving of your talent and time. Much appreciated!!!

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s so very kind of you, thank you! ☺️ Whilst I’m not doing anything particularly unique (like other creators) I felt there was a gap for for slow and deliberate tutorials, designed with the absolute beginner in mind, so I’m really pleased you found this helpful. More to come when my house renovations are complete 😍

[@charlottegrigg4194]

You are an awesome teacher! Would love more!!! 😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s so kind of you, thank you! Definitely more to come soon 🥰

[@sarajanehaven]

More? Yes please!! Great tutorial and so many options. You can make links of mixed metal and combine them. You can add a couple of jump rings to attach the ear wire from the open part and dangle a bead on a head pin on the hook part. One tip I will mention is to prevent marring the wire while making the spiral, you can wrap the jaws of the plier with painters tape. It doesn't leave a sticky mess on your tools like other types of tape.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Oh that’s a great tip, Sarah Jane. Thank you so much for sharing ☺️ I’ll definitely try that 🙏

[@mycreations318]

Oh my God I just did it! You’re so awesome to share this technique. I am new at this but I am having a blast and I didn’t make it right the first time around so I tweaked it a little to make my daughter a tiny bracelet. I was just able to finally get the technique you’re using down pat. I’m not as good as you of course but I’m having so much fun, and I am smiling and I cannot thank you enough. Love to your heart❤

[@samanthalatimer1]

Oh this makes me SO happy! It’s so exciting isn’t it! Thanks so much for sharing your joy. ☺️

[@carolyns9687]

Love this!! So easy to follow and I made a lovely bracelet!! Thank you!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah that’s wonderful, and you’re so very welcome 🤗

[@birgitcharter535]

Your tutorials are amazing and easy to follow. Thank you so so much for the great inspiration Samantha.

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s very kind of you, Birgit, thank you ☺️

[@lydiacarter3427]

BEAUTIFUL bracelet !

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you ☺️

[@Bevoe]

Beautiful! Can’t wait to try them. Thank you! 🎉

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s so kind of you, thank you so much ☺️

[@lydiacarter3427]

Oh , what can i say! But amazingly beautiful thx for sharing with us .

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you very much! 🥰

[@skeeterdebeaux-stibick7406]

Where can I share my necklace that I made???? ❤ Thank you for the tutorial ❤👍 It was really fun to make ❤ Actually did 2 of your tutorials and used the 2 together for the necklace ❤👍

[@samanthalatimer1]

Oh that sounds wonderful! I have a very little used Facebook page 🙂 or if you have Instagram you can tag me? Either way it’s Samantha Latimer Jewellery on Facebook, or samantha_latimer_designs over on Instagram. I don’t use them much these days, but I’ll keep my eye out if you’d like to tag me 😍 I’d LOVE to see what you made 😍😍

[@maryzylema9699]

Amazing bracelet !😊😍

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@trishahernandes7821]

Beautiful thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make one.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hope you love making yours 🥰

[@tanyasanchez1742]

Super cute, thanks for sharing.

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re so welcome 😉 Thanks for the support

[@kathy4950]

I just became a subscriber and I love your classes. Thank you for your talents. Kathy from Cali.😎

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi Kathy 👋 So lovely to have you here!

[@appleholic1553]

I really enjoyed and appreciate your time and experience. Thank you for your video ✌🏼️

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@virginiagarcia2802]

BEAUTIFUL Set!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you!☺️

[@yomama8873]

More please thank you 🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah thank you so much! As they say… “stay tuned!” 😍

[@felinesofine]

I am really enjoying your tutorials. I love your calm voice and great techniques. I am a moderately experienced wire worker, but I am learning from you. Thank you SO much for your tutorials.

[@samanthalatimer1]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@susanmillar3801]

I've just found your channel and I'm so glad I did. I've become quite good at simpler jewellery making techniques like strung necklaces and I can make bead earnings and bracelets and but increasingly find myself drawn towards wire wrapping, linking beads (I use gemstones) and would love to learn other techniques. I'm also interested in making all my own components like jump rings etc. Your simple clasp in this episode is just what I've been looking for! I've watched quite a few tutorials so far and I found your style very educational and easy to follow. Also your component designs are so versatile! Thank you!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi Susan. I love this! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It's so nice to share our crafts, isn't it. I'm not an expert wrapper, by any means, but I love to share what knowledge I've gained over the years. It's fab to have you here :)

[@susanmillar3801]

@@samanthalatimer1 I'm an absolute beginner at wire work and though I already have the basic tools I can see me adding one of those bail pliers to my collection! I'm in Australia. Looking forward to putting your instructions into practice.

[@samanthalatimer1]

@@susanmillar3801 they’re great for people like me who are a bit of a perfectionist 🙈🙈 I find they make such even and consistent loops 😁

[@gloriawojo7414]

I love your tutorials and especially the depth you go into to make it clear for us. We want MORE! I would like to see you tell us on the video the gauge too. When you do, is it AWG or SWG? Thanks,

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you much! On my later videos, I do make it more clear the gauge of wires etc. 🥰

[@marcineandrews4147]

Love the way you step by step it. Great teaching. I will be making this one! Even my a non-DIYer was impressed by the ease of it. Thanks

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah thank you so much! That’s really kind of you 🙂

[@margiemontmarquette3485]

Samantha, thank you for a fantastic tutorial ! You made it so easy and fun to follow along. ❤❤😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@roxannegalvan462]

Beautiful!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@anaauroraaparicio585]

Thank you for your tutorials. I have learned so much!❤ You explain so well and in detail,, I really appreciate it . God bless you

[@samanthalatimer1]

You are so welcome! 🤗

[@charlenebyington7405]

These are so nice looking and such good instructions...thanks so much for sharing everything. Can't wait to try them. 🌿💞🌿

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much, Charlene. I hope you have lots of fun making them. Let me know how you get along ☺️

[@esperanzamartinez9096]

Excellent tutorial! 👍 Will definitely try making those components and the clasp too .. thank you!!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah that’s lovely to hear! I hope you enjoy making them ☺️

[@kate4121]

I’ve been watching you for hours. Love your directions. So easy to follow. Thank you!

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s so very kind of you to say, thank you ☺️

[@lisaharner3720]

Thanks for the great step by step tutorial! I need to work on my wire skills and your detailed explanations are really helpful.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much, Lisa. That’s really lovely to hear

[@terri4657]

Love, love, love your tutorials. You are a great teacher. I subscribed to your channel tonight and look forward to discovering more of your videos. Thank you!!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much! ☺️ That’s so kind of you to say

[@agnesmayo2485]

I love this! I can hardly wait to make it! I bet it would be pretty in mixed metals as well!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Oh absolutely! I think mixed metals would look beautiful 😍 Hope you have fun making it 🥰

[@agnesmayo2485]

I've done it! Not the best, but not bad. I'm going to keep it up until they are more uniform. Fun!

[@maryellington2268]

Hey there Samantha, I was going to ask you how you made your clasps , I am so glad you are going to show me. Do you have a tutorial on different ones?

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hello 👋 I don’t have a clasp tutorial as yet, but I can make one if it’s something that would be helpful for you? 🥰

[@fatimabttt]

Love this design 😀😘💕😍😁🐱🙂

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@melindarichard3439]

Can’t wait to try this technique!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hope you have lots of fun making these ☺️

[@francespavelich2295]

It was great,thanks.

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@vmiln5828]

I would love to show you the self-hook that I added to this lovely link. Is there a way that I can message a picture to you?

[@samanthalatimer1]

You can email me [e-mail]

[@keepitreal9762]

Hi Samantha Omg This Bracelet is Very Pretty Love The Look Of It! Thank You for Sharing.. Samantha Can I Call You Sam For Short?? I Like to Comment on Great Tutorial's Videos.. Truly Appreciate You.. I 💕 The Style Trust Me I am going to Recreate Your Bracelet.. If it's Okay with You❓ It will be Very Cute with Stacked Brackets

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi Lisa. Sam is fine by me 😁 I’m so happy you enjoyed watching, so thank you ☺️

[@trustworthyjane5243]

@samanthalatimer1 do you have a video to show how to make a bracelet extension to make it adjustable, I tried to do a search on youtube but all they showed was bracelets made out of rope/cord.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hello 👋 In order to do this, I’d make some larger jump rings and attach them together to make a short chain, and the attach one end to the end of your bracelet. Using the hook or whatever closure you have decided upon, you’d simply attach it to one of the jump rings, dependent upon how long you want your bracelet to be. Hope that helps ☺️

[@margaritavargas9754]

De acuerdo contigo.

[@samanthalatimer1]

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