Elevate Your Bracelet Making Skills: Unlock the Power of Cha Cha

[@janehammond1322]

A beautiful bracelet and great tutorial, so clearly demonstrated. You asked us how we might have put it together. Because I loved the way the two pk strands sat so perfectly together I would have put them together in the centre.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you, Jane. That's interesting. I love to know how others would have done things differently to how I do them.

[@DeborahJohnson-bh9nd]

Wow! That is so Beautiful! Thank you! And you're right. It looks complicated but when you break it down it's pretty simple. Except ... Know what part of making it I find scary overwhelming (in my head) to do? The crimping. After all this time I still have trouble crimping the second end of a necklace or bracelet, no matter what method I use. Getting the tension right. Getting the pliers fit in the space needed to crimp the tube. I planned to use my magic crimping plyers the other day on a project and I couldn't squish down on the tube without squishing everything around it. Had to find a plan B. Crimp covers? For me, easy peasy. Crimping itself? Always a nightmare. I cannot even begin to tell you how many times I've had to take something completely apart and restring it because I got the second crimp wrong. And yet you make it look so easy! Tutorials like this encourage me to press on and try, try again because I do love making beautiful things and crimping is a part of it. 🙂Thank you.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Deborah, I totally get that. I'll let you into a little secret - I sometimes have that same issue - especially with my Magical Crimping plier. I think it's about getting the right amount of space that you can crimp it and not getting any gaps between the beads. I don't have any pearls of wisdom for you except that it's about practice. I know, I say that all the time, but that's the best advice I can give you. I'm assuming you've watched the 3 ways to crimp video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/roerhZaljthsqLcsi=IP5-r_MMhZyubjRB

[@DeborahJohnson-bh9nd]

Hi Carol, thanks for taking the time to reply and for letting me know I'm not alone in my struggle. I just watched your crimping tutorial again and I shall squeeze on!@@The_Stylish_Maker

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Excellent@@DeborahJohnson-bh9nd It's really just about practicing until you learn what works.

[@antoniamuzzuco122]

❤ the way you have them

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Antonia.

[@GaetanaFargiorgio]

What a beautiful bracelet! Love it. Love all the links and all the information you provide. You always look awesome and wear awesome jewelry to match your outfits. It's always a pleasure to see how you create. Thank you!💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Aw, thank you so much. You are too kind! I really appreciate you watching.

[@susanstancliff2937]

Thank you! I’m saving this so I can practice it over and over! Until I am good at it! Your instructions are very good!❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Susan. As I said in the video, the techniques are quite basic, it's just how it's put together that looks more complex than it is. I love jewellery like that.

[@debbieevans5884]

Gorgeous bracelet! And I love the colors. Thank you so very much for this tutorial.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Debbie. These are "my colours"! I love all the pinks and blues.

[@orangecatbijoux]

Thank you! Very beautiful❤️

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Irina.

[@lizbrown9553]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THE FRENCH WIRE HERE❤ I THINK I'VE CONVERTED TO THIS UP STYLE LOOK OVER GUARDIANS😮

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Liz. I absolutely prefer French wire over wire guardians. Much nicer to look at and sometimes wire guardians can be a bit pokey.

[@lisachavez1352]

I love the beads you chose and the colors and textures! Beautiful and elegant! 🌹🌹🤩

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Lisa.

[@rhondaarmstrong1405]

Very beautiful. ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you, Rhonda.

[@patgivens1009]

OMG! This is excellent. I love Cha Cha bracelets. Thanks for sharing.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Pat. I am thinking that there needs to be more cha cha in my life!

[@miss1star1]

Love this Carol. You are such a gr8 tutor ie you explain your process so brilliantly ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much.

[@nancybarnhart1921]

Gorgeous bracelet!! I think I would have put the two thinner bracelets on the outsides of the cha cha bracelets. I really liked how they snuggled together.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Nancy. That would have worked too.

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

Just Beautiful ❤️

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much.

[@marcellecostanza1777]

GORGEOUS!!!! I have become completely addicted to your videos!🥰

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Marcelle. I'm glad you're addicited! That was my evil plan!

[@marcellecostanza1777]

@@The_Stylish_Maker 🤣

[@nancyjaniszewski2607]

This bracelet is beautiful! I love the colors and I learned how to use the French Bullion. This was a very informative exercise. Thank You so much. 👵🏻😇🥰💗

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are very welcome, Nancy. Thank you.

[@charisse-dp4iw]

Oo Lala!! This bracelet is absolutely beautiful! The colors are definitely cha cha

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Charisse.

[@lizbrown9553]

OH MY GOSH❤ THIS IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING...I WOULD WEAR IT WITH 2 STRANDS BECAUSE IM A BIT SHY WITH MY JEWELRY BUT I TOTALLY ADMIRE YOUR CHIC SOPHISTICATED STYLE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Liz. That's the beauty of making multi-strand items - you can make as many strands as you like. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one.

[@loretocashin8137]

Lovely work beautiful piece love the cha cha!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much.

[@carolynmozzone412]

Beautiful and I love your necklace!❤️

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Carolyn. You can find the tutorial for the necklace here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6iwao1joJeMo7ssi=inrjyLYrTkALvFDz

[@MichelleLovett-e9o]

I just love watching your videos!!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much.

[@lindakirk698]

Pretty bracelet

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you, Linda.

[@nellieolguin-davis1519]

That is so beautiful and I really appreciate your time with us God Bless!!!❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Nellie

[@marionb6154]

Beautiful bracelet Carol and you are an excellent teacher ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Marion. I do love the colours here.

[@southerngirl-w9r]

👍🥰 You always give very good instructions and demonstrate the steps so well, Thank you.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much.

[@suegardner1417]

Carol I recently purchased the silicone mat you use and I LOVE IT!!! What a fantastic idea!!! Thank you so much!!! You are such a wealth of knowledge and ideas!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're so welcome Sue. The silicone mat for me was a game changer.

[@joeannflowers3201]

AWESOME. I love your tutorials and your encouraging teaching techniques.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Joeann.

[@OHSloopyIO]

That is gorgeous!! Thank you for teaching me about French Wire!!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. Yes, the French wire trick beats a wire guardian any day.

[@sandieross2923]

I think they’re beautiful in any order you put them in 💙

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Sandie. I do love the colours of this bracelet and they work so well together.

[@marjoriecook7556]

Really like the colours, and the concept of the cha-chas adds a whole level of fun! I’ve got some head pins I ordered online that were shorter than I expected…I’m making me some cha-chas!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Oh that's the perfect use for them, Marjorie. Thank you.

[@TracyMcDowell-ml6si]

Love this tutorial! I've been wanting to make a cha-cha bracelet or earrings, so now I can do it. Just have to learn to make my loops correctly. Still learning that one. Great video Carol.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thanks so much Tracy. The good thing about cha cha components is that you don't actually see the loops so it's the perfect place to practice.

[@lindajeffreys9352]

Thank you Carol, your cha cha bracelet is fabulous. I’m in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and absolutely love you KZbin channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you, Linda. Hello from New Zealand. I appreciate you watching.

[@nataliex4758]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Making my way through ur videos xx

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Natalie. I really appreciate you watching my videos.

[@DelnoraY]

Gorgeous

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you.

[@kaytaylor8952]

I love this! Hope I have the patience to make all those cha-chas! Thanks again.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Kay. Making the cha chas is a good thing to do while watching your favourite show. You don't need to think about it, it just becomes auto pilot.

[@tishsmiddy71]

So Pretty ❤ thank you 😊 I’m going to try and make but for me ! lol and real !

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Tish. I'm sure you will be able to make it. Remember to adjust the number of beads to fit your arm as this one was quite large.

[@sudeshchauhan6575]

Wow nice 👌

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Sudesh.

[@justseekingtruth3998]

Lovely and so well taught. ❤ Your hands are so pretty, its nice to see , not to be rude to others its just that some dont even take good care of their hands that are in the all their videos. Thank you.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Lol. Thank you. It's a bug bear for me too. I always check my nails and make sure my hands look good before filming. I also love gardening but sadly when I'm filming my garden gets neglected.

[@maryj1356]

You explain everything so well. Thank you. I am just beginning to make jewelry.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. I'm pleased you found this one useful.

[@lesajoseph1148]

Love the Cha Cha bracelet & also love the blue earrings you're wearing!! My favorite color.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Lesa. Here's a link to the blue earrings that I'm wearing in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/in7TqXifnrmKgc0si=oLWKnfQEjgnFyfTI

[@JaneThomas58]

Looove everything about this design, Carol!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Jane. I actually love it too and might have to make another one in my size.

[@virginiagarcia2802]

BEAUTIFUL bracelets. Pretty, pretty design. Thanks for Shsring!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much.

[@lianefehrle9921]

I do enjoy watching you make things. I just wish I could buy from you. Being in the u.s. I can’t. Still I do like what you make. I just checked and I can. Hurray 🎉

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you, Liane. You can buy from us but shipping can be expensive so if you do, make sure you order enough to make it worth it. I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@cathymike7559]

Very pretty design Carol, love cha chas!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Cathy. Yes, my husband had fun with that one too! Ha ha.

[@Julsfr]

Hello from France, just found your chanel...you have made so e stunning jewelry This cha cha bracelet is beautiful, very pretty ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. Hello from New Zealand. I love to see where everyone is from so thank you for telling me. I just did a one on one consultation yesterday with another viewer from France. I really appreciate you watching.

[@PatInselman]

Oh Carol!!! I can’t wait to make this bracelet!!! Beautiful work, as always.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Pat. Remember to send me a photo or, if you share on social, tag me.

[@donitafichter8298]

Thank you so much for sharing this design and gentle, calming approach! Both you and the bracelet are just lovely! Have a beautiful day!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are so welcome, Donita. Thank you.

[@JoyceLlorens-tw3ex]

Love the bracelet great tutorial, but the show stopper is the frame that you were wearing with a stone it is fabulous. Wish I could find it. Have a wonderful evening.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Joyce. Here's the video tutorial for the necklace. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6iwao1joJeMo7ssi=bKuIsQlGHpDy3i1o We don't have the bead frames in stock but I can probably get you one if you would like to email me at [e-mail].

[@100acresintasmaniaoffthegr7]

I ❤ it

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you.

[@DianesDesigns1660]

CAROL, the bracelet is beautiful & I love the colors you chose. TYFS Have you made a YT Video of the bracelet you are wearing at 18:09?? if not, could you please do one???????? TY

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Diane. I have got a video of this bracelet but it's a really old one from years ago when I was too scared to even show my face on camera. Don't judge me for the quality! Lol. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5-xh2Sdj7B2h7ssi=Uz3HnJ1HgBVC7oRV

[@wenzbee197]

Thank you Carol. Gorgeous bracelet. I have a suggestion … would it be possible to give an estimate of how much this bracelet will cost to make? And other tutorials as well as you do them?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. I have thought about that but I can only give the price in New Zealand dollars. I think things are probably a lot more expensive here too. This one, in NZD would have cost around $47. That's quite high but it used a lot of glass and metal beads. I don't think the price I would give would be relevant to anyone in other parts of the World.

[@wenzbee197]

@@The_Stylish_MakerOh yes I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for the reply.

[@AS-lm9xm]

That bracelet is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Did you use acrylic and glass beads together? I am always back and forth wether to use the beads together. I always think it might not look classy mixing them.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Yes, I used glass and acrylic in the same project and I often do. I don't really worry about what materials I mix together as long as they look good. I know some people don't like using acrylic beads but they are much lighter - glass beads can be very heavy. I also think some acrylic beads are very pretty.

[@jeneaneroot6784]

Love your channel and your perfectly explained techniques. I have a question about the board you use that fit your beads. Is it possible to find it in the US?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Jeneane. The mat is actually a water media mat but it seems to work for my jewellery making too. Here's a link to the product: Jeneane

[@diane2114]

Beautiful bracelet. Do you sell the finished products?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Diane. I don't sell my jewellery, I mostly gift it to my friends and family if I don't keep it myself.

[@joannefulk9610]

What size mm are you using for the beads and what threads are you using, what are the materials you using

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Joanne, thanks for asking. I always leave a link in the description box to the accompanying blog post which contains links to everything I've used to make the item. Here's the link for this bracelet: www.affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/blogs/beading-projects/cha-cha-bracelet

[@joannefulk9610]

Thank you I appreciate it 😌

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are very welcome.@@joannefulk9610

[@amybeard2054]

Which bead mat are you using in this video?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

The matt is called a water media mat. You can find it here: waffleflower.com/products/water-media-mat

[@amybeard2054]

@@The_Stylish_Maker thank you so much!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome. @@amybeard2054

[@lorrainehayes4688]

Why not use the French wire tube all of the time, it is nicer looking than the guardian? TY.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

I actually agree with you Lorraine. It's a bit fiddly and the French wire is more expensive than using the wire guardian but I do think it looks nicer.

[@SharonCooper-td5ed]

WOW! What a stunning bracelet. I love watching your tutorials, you explain everything and make learning easy, thankyou🪻

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Sharon. I'm glad you like my tutorials.

[@DelnoraY]

Gorgeous

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you.