How to: Beaded Bead Links - Rondelle, Seed Beads - Easy!

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✿ Hey everyone! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In this video I will show you how to make a beaded bead with glass and crystal rondelles, and round seed beads. We'll then add them to a segment of wire, with additional beads on either side, and configure wire-wrapped loops. In doing so, we will recreate the beaded links I shared previously, which were made from contents of the September 2022 Bargain Bead Box subscription (Sign up: bit.ly/2EGlCyj | Coupon: OPAL2). Please see below for the list of materials:
✿ Materials List (one beaded bead):
✔ 4 - Crystal Faceted Rondelle Beads, 3.5x3mm - Pink Jade/Copper
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✔ 6 - Rondelle Beads, ~8-8.5mmx5mm - Pink Imitation Jade (Glass)
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✔ 1g - 11/0 Round Seed Beads, Miyuki Galvanized Lt. Rose
bit.ly/3VcqOhd OR shrsl.com/3qhr8
✔ 2 - 9mm Copper Scalloped Bead Caps
bit.ly/3e6Vgcd OR shrsl.com/3qhrb
✔ 4” - 20g Copper Colored Jewelry Wire
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✔ Beading Thread - 6lb Fireline
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✔ Beading Needle - Size 11
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✔ Scissors
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✔ Jewelry Pliers
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Updated: 2022-10-06

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

This necklace is gorgeous, seemingly timeless and I can hardly wait to make loads of this beaded bead wire link to incorporate into all sorts of jewelry. There are lots of steps in the beaded bead, but each step is super simple. Thanks for sharing this design.

[@carriesunshine5742]

Simply Gorgeous. I dont know how you do this or come up with these designs but it's stunning. Good job Gina

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you very much, Carrie! 😁

[@patriciamorgan6545]

I've been so looking forward to this tutorial! Thanks, Gina! I think the biggest thing I learned from this is to trust the creation process. If I had started out as this does, with lots of looseness and space between the first two rounds of beads, I'd think, 'Nah, this isn't working out. It'll never be anything." Then I'd either rip it out, or more likely set it down and leave it laying around for years as a failed but possibly still promising UFO. But you kept going, fixed all the early problems, gave it a solid foundation, and ended up with something really beautiful! Also, using the bead cap "backwards", as a crown...just a simple twist brings so much to the finished design. Love it! Love you!😘💜

[@smac3662]

Such an elegant design that can be worn even with nice casual outfits. 👍🥰

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Absolutely!! Thanks for watching :)

[@roxannecoyne2744]

Thank you for this tutorial! I have been mystified by beaded beads and I had not seen a tutorial like yours until just now. I ended up making a really elegant pair of earrings and I'm just over the moon. Thank you so much! I'll likely make a necklace, too, but for now I just love my earrings! 😊😊😊

[@lindagreatviedo8140]

I love all your creations. Have made this for a friend for her birthday. She seems to wear it every time I see her. Thank you for your concise instructions. You are a very creative woman. Oh I forgot I made her the ear rings from one of the beaded beads, and of course my self as well. Thank your again for your inspirations.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, that's so wonderful to hear, Linda! Thank you for sharing! 💜😁

[@kelliemalamphy2280]

So happy you made a video on this bead! I fell in love with it on your finished jewelry video! Can’t wait to try it!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yay! That's great to hear, Kellie 😁 Thanks so much for being here 💜

[@sue7777]

Beautiful and appears to be easy to make. Now, all I have to do is find the correct sizes of rondelles to use. Thanks, Gina, for showing us how to make this bead.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are very welcome, Sue! I have links to the beads listed in the video description box, if that's helpful to you 💜

[@aldeneeldridge6546]

Beaded this today. Made a pendant by adding a faux leather cord. So I had the very feminine pink against the "tough" look of the cord. I'm working on the earrings to go with. one of the most beautiful beaded beads I've seen. Thanks for sharing with us. BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

That sounds awesome, Aldene!! Thank you for sharing!! 💜

[@Frigger20]

Excellent video and nice project. Going to make this right away. Good job ! Thanks !

[@paws271]

There are soooo many of your projects that I absolutely love - it's wonderful how beautiful your designs are - but, I must admit this beaded bead is my favorite! I can barely wait to have the time to make it!! Thanks, Gina - you're designs are quite inspiring!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I am so glad to hear that 😁 Thank you so much for your sweet comment. It truly makes my day! 💜

[@sandieross2923]

Beautiful!

[@joannadavis6716]

Wonderful beaded bead, and your instructions verbally and video were absolutely perfect!

[@janetserier4473]

I made two beaded beads so far. I love this design and your instructions are very clear. Thank you.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad to hear that! 😁💜

[@jackiemalik8758]

Lovely! The way you incorporated them into the necklace takes the piece to a new level! Thank you!😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you very much! 😁💜

[@crystalr5090]

These are so pretty! Your instructions are very clear. Excellent! These are going on my list for sure. Thanks, Gina!🥰🐢

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Crys! I hope you have a nice weekend 💜

[@crystalr5090]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thanks! You, too. Take care.🥰

[@caseyfisher6727]

Gina, I really appreciate your time and especially the way you make this tutorial easy to understand. Because it sure looks complicated just looking at the beautiful piece of jewelry!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much, Casey! I am thrilled you enjoyed it, and found it easy to understand. :)

[@Rosie-wi6xe]

Love it. Just made my first one. Thank you!

[@sandieross2923]

That was an awesome tutorial!! Such a beautiful beaded bead! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@ednarosado3391]

Fantastic job. I love it. GBY.

[@sallyhodges6369]

Beautiful.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much!

[@debhorapedroza1705]

Beautiful. I wire wrap. Trying new beading you make it look easy. Thanks for making easy to fallow

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you found it easy to follow! Thank you for watching :)

[@valsam7215]

😍 Beautiful 😍

[@angelacrowe5575]

Beautiful! Something different with the bbb.❤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm thrilled you enjoyed, Angela! Thanks for watching! 💜😁

[@lindenjenesse5078]

Super cute! Thanks! It's amazing how when you break the steps down, how simple its it, but your finished designs look so intricate!

[@marykettler8455]

Gina, Gorgeous Necklace!💗💗💗 Love the beaded beads you made. Thanks for sharing your creative designs. Hugs 🌞from Florida!🌞🌞🌞

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks a bunch, Mary!! 💜😁🌞🌞🌞

[@brendac2206]

Beautiful! Can hardly wait to try this.

[@RosieCarl]

Amazing combination to make a very fancy bead!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching!! :)

[@bonniefaltz9505]

Beautiful! Definitely want to try this. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creation.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

It's my pleasure, Bonnie! I hope you decide to try it 😁

[@melin1974]

LOVE this one! I would love if you could show us how to do a raspberry (or something like) beaded bead. Thank you!

[@BarefootBeader]

Hi Gina! I love this tutorial! You are so creative. I'll be trying this design out as soon as I can. Unfortunately, I've already used up all of my beads from this BBB so I'll probably be using another color palette. Thank-you so much for sharing! God bless....🙂😇👣

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Awww, you're so sweet, thank you!! I'm glad you had fun with your BBB contents already. This tutorial will be here for you when you're ready. 💜 :)

[@maryzylema9699]

I am definitely going to try this ! Thanks for showing us how to make this beautiful necklace ! 😊💖

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

My pleasure, Mary! 💜 Thanks for sharing with me that you'll be trying it!! Good luck 😁

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

Wonderful! I really wanted to learn how to do this beaded bead. Thank you, Gina.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad! Thank you for watching, Maria 💜

[@stacycakamams4873]

I’m goons try. Try being the main word, lol. This was a great directional video which I am grateful for. I think I might be able to get this one. Hugs

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad you're going to try it! Good luck. Let me know how it goes 💜💜💜

[@susanwood6509]

Excellent thank you for the guide.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are very welcome, Susan! Thank you for watching 💜

[@belindaeileen]

Those are very cool.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! :)

[@marilynparigian5406]

Great pattern ❣️Such a lovely Victorian feeling. Thanks so much 😊

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad you like it 😁

[@a.p.5429]

So pretty. I love the look of these beads.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, A. P. !! 💜

[@sharonpiecharka1339]

Lovely necklace, really like the length of it and colour. Thank U. 😀😉❤

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm glad to hear you like it 😁 Thanks for watching 💜

[@nouveauvieille]

Wow! Thank you so much! You are an excellent teacher. I love these and and will be making then today.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad to hear you'll be making them! 😁

[@lizwebb4416]

You make it look so easy. Thanks!

[@idagouch6235]

love how you teach this technique i really enjoyed it. you are awesome

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you SO much! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it 💜

[@debiwebb6470]

You are so smart and creative. Thank you for sharing

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for your kind words, Debi 💜

[@giovannamelchiorre282]

Brava, semplici e bellissimi!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

💜😁 💜😁 💜😁

[@SassyCindy]

Love these!! Thank you for the tutorial!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You are very welcome!! 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@CynthiaSmith-pi7eh]

You are a genius. Great design.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Aww, thank you 😁💜

[@leewitte4580]

Wow! Beautiful and really well explained!! Thank you!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Lee! 😁

[@scheherazadewjackson8131]

Love the necklace. I will make it just have get the beading wire. Thanks, because I didn’t know just what to make with the components.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm so glad it inspired you to want to make one of your own! Enjoy creating it 😁💜

[@mandysansum4438]

Love this Gina, thanks so much for another great idea!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much for being here! 😁

[@cindyevans219]

Those are so cute !! Nice vid, Gina , ty 😊😍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Cindy 💜😁

[@mariaroa1835]

They are beautiful!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Maria!

[@pammorrison3172]

Beautiful beaded bead!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you!!!

[@alicehuante]

So stunning!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Alice! 😊💜😁

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

I 💝 love this tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

My pleasure 😁 Thank you for watching!

[@rosa6696]

trataré de aserlo estoy aprendiendo saludos desde el bello puerto de Veracruz México

[@angeline2191]

Excellent, very pretty! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you for watching, Angeline! 💜

[@soniagomezpintor6844]

I will be doing this soon

[@jeanwilcox3464]

Stunning work!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks a bunch, Jean! 💜

[@joanadarcmattos]

Adorei fazer, achei super fácil. Obrigada por compartilhar seu conhecimento. 😍😍😍😍

[@sylviafohlin1262]

Great directions. Thanks! I'd like to try this with beads I already have and wondered how you determine what size the beads should be to work well together, in this case the two sizes of rondelles. Thank you again for all your work.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks, Sylvia!! Simply lots of experimenting, and trial and error, until I am happy with the result. 💜

[@dcj9745]

So beautiful!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you!! 💜

[@eloisebennett1673]

thank you!

[@selmakorkmaz2908]

Boncuklar kaç numara????

[@valsam7215]

Beautiful ❤️.... I hope to do this soon. I want make tasseled earrings 👍

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I love that idea!! 💜 Thanks for watching, Val!

[@NancyTaplin-br4uz]

Beautiful bead. Off to raid my supplies 🙂

[@avondahightower8609]

Beautiful 💖

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 💜

[@sheilacarroll7143]

So cute! They look beautiful on your necklace! 💗💗💗 Thank you for sharing. Happy fall. 😊🐱🍁🍃🍂🎃

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Sheila 💜 Happy fall!!! 🍂☕️🍁

[@user-ug5rk3pv3k]

Очень хорошее использование дисков. Ново и интересно. Спасибо.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Благодарю вас! 💜😁

[@StitchesbySharonH]

These are so pretty!! Thank you for sharing! 💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@lolitaforlano7298]

So pretty love it

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! 😊

[@incrediblecat8675]

я сделала такую по вашему видео, спасибо👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 (не хватает русских субтитров, но я справилась😊)

[@leaembree9567]

I was hoping you would do a tutorial for these! They're gorgeous!!!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thanks so much, Lea!! 😊

[@moestuinfan]

wow, amazing doing this.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you, Esther. I'm glad you'll be trying it! 😁

[@lisathomas1622]

Super work, beautiful! I love this design. I’m not much of a beader, because I can’t see well enough but I enjoy watching how it’s done. You made it look so easy. I might actually try it. I certainly have enough beads. I recently decided to try using a magnifying glass which is on an arm with a light. I think my hands work fine still, it’s just my cruddy eyesight. 😂

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Lisa! I do hope you're still able to do some intricate beadwork. Eyesight is so precious! 💜😁

[@salliebowman9368]

Love this going to try it.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

I'm glad to hear that! 😁

[@bente1881]

Amazing. Thanks a lot 🤩

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

You're so welcome! Thanks for watching! 💜

[@annnoyez]

O.M.G. that is gorgeous 😍. I first thought, why oh why they always have this beautiful beads in USA... than I looked closer to the thumbnail and I thought wauw she used seabeads around a big bead... pity I don't have big beads... and then I watched the tutorial and I am so so excited... yes definitely a yes. I will try to make those beads. They are so beautiful 😍. Really. Okay I don't have those beads, but I am going to try to figure out to do it with Chekglass beads. Perhaps I will have to put more or less seabeads, but I will sure try this bead. As in Belgium it is hard to find beautiful beads, and if you find them they cost an arm and a Legg. So yes, gonna try this. So finally I can alter my own beads and they will be original and less expensive... 😃. Tjank you so much for this tutorial. I am wirewrapping most of my jewelry that I sell, but unfortunately I am always hitting the wall if they use special shiny glimmering beads. I have to use what I can find here in the stores and on aliexpress. So it is really going to give my jewelry more glammer and chique... thank you thank you thank you. You are so kind for sharing these beauties how to make them... (Ofcourse I have to be able to make them first. I am not good in doing all that crazy stuff you do with those beads. But you explained it calm and very understandable.) So 1000 times thank you. You are abs fab sweetie darling... I am so glad I decided to follow you. Haven't be sorry at all. You give me good tutorials on beading things... Have a nice evening, day, morning, where ever you are in the timezone... 😘😘😘. Greetings from Belgium

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Malika! Thank you so much for sharing 💜 It makes me happy to know this video has helped you! But I'm sorry to hear that you have a hard time finding beads. I do have several other beaded bead tutorials, I will try to link the playlist for those here but let me know if it doesn't work for you. kzbin.info/aero/PL0BaSjaXGEJa1x-itF0Y2-Ma_jLpJCXxv I'm so happy to have you here following along. Thank you very much!💜 💜 😁 I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

[@raquelreyes8573]

Hi i just love this necklets i hope i can do it i am new in weaving haven done one yet but as i can hear you explaine so great maybe soon i can try you are a great teacher very good explaing thank you for your tutorial i will subscribe to your channel many blessings do you have this as a kit

[@yomama8873]

Lovely very Victorian 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💜💜💜💜

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you 💜💜💜

[@happyunboxinginnyc8238]

It is amazing🌞

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! :)

[@kathleenjones5179]

Theses beads she makes are beautiful. Is there a paper direction, as doing it with the video is hard.

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hi Kathleen! Thanks for asking. At this time I don't have a written tutorial, but I will keep this in mind for the future. Have a great rest of your day!

[@BettyDuguid]

This is such a lovely component. I can't see a link to find out which sizes of roundels you have used. Could you advise me please x

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Of course! Thank you for asking. Are you able to see the description box under the video? You should see something like.... ✿ Hey everyone! It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. In this video I will show you how to make a beaded bead with glass and crystal rondelles, and round seed beads. We'll then add them... and then you can click where it says "more" which will open up the rest of the description box, where you can then see all of the links. But if you can't find it, I am happy to add them here, just let me know! :)

[@cathyjohnson5652]

I love the entire necklace. Do you have a tutorial for it?

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Hey Cathy! I have tutorials for wire wrapped loop/link necklaces and things in my tutorial archives, but not an entire tutorial for this specific necklace - just the beaded bead links, this time. Thanks for asking! 💜

[@cathyjohnson5652]

@@ORCHIDandOPAL thank you. I will check those out. I am now getting ready to do the beaded bead :)

[@krisbreed7473]

😂 I did this today and after getting one done realized I had grabbed the Wrong color seed beads 🙄. Not to mention my wire was copper copper and not antique copper. So mine turned out with three different color metals 🤬

[@patriciamorgan6545]

Maybe it was a happy accident, and your bead has its own unique charm? Mixed metals are "in" these days.

[@krisbreed7473]

@@patriciamorgan6545 it definitely says “something” 😂

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Yes, love Patricia's comment! Maybe it was a happy accident. Mixed metals are "in," but I understand the frustration if that's not the look you were going for 💜 At least you got some good practice! :)

[@sheratan-creation]

💗💗💗 👍🏻 !!! (🇫🇷)

[@creacionesjenuti5551]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lisashank3323]

💓💓💓💓💓

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

💜💜💜

[@madinboyjonova2097]

🙇🙇🙇

[@MariaPiszker581225]

Sokat beszélsz idegesítő. Csináld zenére mint mások!

[@danilova0685]

Очень много слов. Так и не дождалась самого процесса.😢

[@Redmi-om5wy]

!!! +++❤❤❤

[@niniveldouglas2718]

Beautiful!

[@ORCHIDandOPAL]

Thank you! :)