How to make my boho beads

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• Tutorial: Diy Beads Mi...

[@anewcreation8458]

Well done! Your Boho color choices are beautiful.

[@koyosensebe8027]

Adorable boho Beads!

[@susanyee1]

I love these beads, but I think I loved your humor just as much! I can soooo relate to dropping things, etc!

[@lauramarrero8796]

nah, I enjoy watching boho bead tutorials, no rush

[@hummingbirdtales2747]

Beautiful Paula!!!! I like seeing how different people make boho beads !!! These are just scrummy!!!! Thankyou for taking the time to show us ❤️

[@danni8176]

Yours is my favourite video on these boho beads!!! Love the twisty fabric idea. They're beautiful thankyou!

[@lauramarrero8796]

it looks pretty when u wrap the beads

[@marlenalee6330]

I'm so happy I found your video. Nope. Straws are definitely more difficult to use. I was struggling with the wire wrapping with it being cut beforehand. Now you have shown much easier way, especially for those of us who suffer with arthritic fingers. You made my day!

[@decagrowve]

Depois que descobri essas peças com tecido estou encantada, agradecida pelo ensinamento,suas peças são maravilhosas, incrível ❤️👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😍🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷.

[@readysetgo1996]

You did great! Thank you!

[@bohodaydreams]

Those are beautiful. I am excited to try making these. I can hardly make anything when my nails are so beautiful.

[@12lesflo]

Heard one could make beads out of pens plastic holder but never seen it done. Thank you, I love this idea!!!

[@erikadobosz4873]

I love the colors you use! Very beautiful and easy to do!

[@dianamyers1952]

Thank you so much for showing how you make these beautiful beads. I'm just learning! Great idea to not cut wire! Never cone up short that way!

[@janawilliams5808]

I love these and you make it look so easy !!!! Thanks for sharing !!!!! Gorgeous !!!

[@artfulyama9071]

Good video for inspiration and super tips, Paula!!! Your boho beads are BEAUTIFUL. I use coffee stirrers that are like the straw-type (the ones I use are "Sip-N-Stir" stirrers) which have a 2mm diameter. Since the diameter is small, I don't need to use beads inside to stabilize the wire. I had to find another option because I don't have any old ball point pens to repurpose. The stirrers are cheap too--a box of 700 for like 3 bucks. I just use more fabric scraps to get the bead to the right size.

[@junebamburg1704]

Beautiful beads! They now sell a thicker type straw at Bath and Beyond. Thank you for the great instructions.

[@TracieFoxCreative]

Hey there, I must have watched Secret's video 20 times and I take my hat off to you, I just could not get this right! Maybe I will try again once my nails all break LOL. Thanks for sharing, you ARE great at tutorials, you made this look easy! xxx

[@cherylrymer6782]

Thanks for demystifying Boho beads - you made it look easy even for those of us with painful joints or arthritis. By the way your hands look quite lovely - sorry they give you issues from time to time but it doesn't seem to deter your creativity. Hugs

[@tuthillg]

Thanks, Paula! Very cute and easy! My kind of boho bead! TFS!

[@dianeescoffier8652]

Love your style, Ms. Paula--these are BEAUTIES!!! I use perler beads (discarded from my grandkids' perler making days..LOL) for filler right now till they are used up. And also I found that since I use 'cheaper' wire that I make the end loops double, to be sure they don't break as easily with use. Enjoyed your process so much, thank you for sharing it!

[@DonnaBuchholz]

awesome little tutorial!!! beautiful beads!!! 💖💖💖 hugs!!

[@conniewilliams3644]

Love your Boho beads!

[@pamfrank3962]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and tips with us. I never understood that I needed to have wire long to wrap around the material. I will try this method. It will be an improvement to how I have been making my boho beads

[@maryjones107]

Love them

[@vonniepaaverud4719]

GREAT VIDEO,🌺💜🌹🌸❤️LOVE YOUR BOHO BEADS ,💙💐🌸🌹💜🌺🌼LOVE THE COLORS💚💕🌷🎀🎈

[@denisegoldsbrough2018]

Thanks so much Paula, for sharing this tutorial, even though your hands were bad. Your boho beads are beautiful :)

[@LadyLeda2]

Thank you Paula!!! This is great!!!

[@elizabethhaddon71]

Thank you so much for making this video. Have problems with my hands also. Arthritis, shaking-surgery recently on both hands!! But I love beading so much!! Thank you, thank you! Please make more!!!!

[@divalevy1143]

Beautiful tutorial, thank you. "Beautiful hands" I'll practice.

[@venusiandesigns]

Really nice

[@flgirl250]

Great job girl, love the color combinations. I like your character, had me laughing.

[@sbartistry5622]

This is such a great tutorial, Paula! I've been wanting to make these for so long and I have so many scrap pieces of every kind of textile lol😄 So I just made my first boho beads, thanks to you dear!!! 💕 Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how you make yours😍😍😍

[@sbartistry5622]

Oh, I did use black coffee straws to make mine tho. They are firm, and don't bend easily bc they also have a center piece that basically makes them have 2 small holes. So I didn't have to add the filler beads inside of them. I got a box of them at Wal-Mart for less than $2. The only thing about the coffee straws is that they are much slimmer than the pen casings. So you do have to wrap a little more fabric around them to make them thicker. But they work great!

[@sewsweet502]

Really really cool your 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@RockyRoadCreationsbyDiana]

Love your beads.

[@cherylgavette6888]

What kind of glue do you use? Thank you for this video.

[@20tessyluv]

beautiful beads! Thank you for sharing! I too have RA in my hands I feel for you!

[@hopehaley4008]

Thanks for showing how to do this, I was wondering how it was done. Now I can make me some. TFS

[@NotTooShabbyChic]

New Subbie! GreT tutorial! Gonna try those pens!

[@tanaparamore6520]

Thank you! Love this tutorial!!!!

[@bellestarryounger691]

Finally...I get it now, thanks to your video!!! Lol, like Forrest Gump says, "and just like that" it became crystal clear. Tfs!💥💕

[@12lesflo]

At the end of the video I Loved, loved loooved the first one on the left (Peachy,gold, orange black with pink stripes one first head on the left

[@rangdelifeisart2131]

Thanks for tutorial. It was easy to follow. Not tried making these yet but will definitely be giving it a go soon. x

[@michelleelms9411]

I have watched several boho bead making videos. But I have only seen them used for boho journals. What other things do you use your beads for?

[@shimmeringdragonflycreatio201]

Oh wow!!! These are awesome. I've been intimidated by them but you made it look easy. Those little beads are seed beads. 😁 Thanks for sharing. Hugs 😘 ~Kelly Weiskopf

[@pelyazar]

Thanks for tut.

[@deninichols1043]

Thank you for this tutorial. It makes it seem very doable! I'm excited to try it. I've been watching different videos and love all of yours. I think it was Marina Wilson that suggested balloon wands available at Wal-Mart. I was pretty sure I would be covered in ink if I got too close to the pen innards! Tfs.

[@SabrinaOreskovicCraftySabby]

great tutorial!! thanks for sharing sweetie!! xx

[@wandasmagicwon9031]

Very cool looking boho beads... I love them!! I’ve gotta try them. Thanks for sharing... I just subscribed to your channel 😊

[@carmenchiapa2323]

You did a good job. Thank you.

[@bettylongshore9594]

Great tutorial!

[@carolkatgara3232]

Wry nice. What do you use these for please.?

[@bonnienevills401]

I really like how you make them I will have to make some TFS Hugs Bonnie

[@Luvvnikkijewelry]

Can I use these beads as hair jewelry?

[@artcraftjournals]

So very cool. Ty’s. Sue 💜

[@brenda-mycraftspot2378]

Love your tutorial! Tfs hugs

[@joanneborg8074]

New subbie...love your process. TFS x

[@ingerlisegaarder268]

Love them thank you 💙💚❤️🇳🇴

[@flowersflowers5070]

Yeah i got to stip too...cut the nails..

[@margeryciambra7344]

What size wire did u use.. margy

[@gildacrolla6583]

thank you for the tutorial!! :)

[@lizlepp5036]

thanks so much for your tutorial..yours is so much easier to understand and follow.,and I know what you mean about the hands.they hurt.I lost the strength in mine,.what about rolled paper to fit insde the tube.?

[@paulalemmon5125]

i never thought of that tfs

[@niftythriftybits3727]

Paula, these are just gorgeous! I love them all! I am sorry that your hands cause you shaking and pain. Thank you for showing the tutorial! Now maybe you will show us what you are going to do with the innards....you know the ink thingy. LOL!

[@seriouslyscrapping]

Hi Paula I really like your beads...i was wandering is it ok to use a cut up straw instead of the pen barrel? tfs Irene xx

[@paulalemmon5125]

yes some ladies use the straws :o)

[@JollyRose143]

thnk you for sharing❤️

[@coraleeguajardo720]

Have you watched Rita Marie making boho beads. She has several videos on making beads. I really like her videos. Ck her out.

[@bridgethaig8923]

why not use diamond brand smoothie straws, 40 for about $2.00. can't leave a picture :(

[@paulalemmon5125]

Bridget Haig I’ll have to check them out tfs

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

+Paula Lemmon Please can I ask what the problem is You have with Your hands? I'm asking because I have nerve & tendon damage in My right hand & wrist & I'm right handed. As if that wasn't enough I broke 2 of the metacarpal bones in the back of My right hand a couple of Years back & the pain I get is just excruciating at times. I can't squeeze My tacky glue if it's running low. Forget it, My hand won't work for days if I do. It causes tendonitis & painful swelling & My hands won't even close

[@junebamburg1704]

I also have carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis in my hands, had surgery on left need it on right. I made jewelry for years but had to stop. I will now make boho beads for my journals. Thanks again for this idea.

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

+June Bamburg Yes, I'm pretty sure I must have carpal tunnel syndrome. I can't remember though if the Doctor said I have that but He told Me I had to stop making Journals if it's causing these flare ups. I told Him I couldn't stop so He said I have to take breaks if My hands start swelling. I'm so sorry You had to stop jewellery making. I find fiddly stuff like jewellery making is almost impossible as well. Becomes painful very quickly. I like these boho beads too. They're really pretty & unusual.

[@paulalemmon5125]

i have Rheumatoid arthritis ..they swell and get where i cant bend them or put pressure or anything it is very painful i also have it in my ankles and shoulders ..it runs through my body ugh ...im so sorry you are going through that ouch..send my prayers for you..

[@rebekahlegionsundaygirljou5543]

Paula Lemmon Aw, likewise! I thought that's what it might have been but wasn't sure if You'd had an accident & injured Yourself like Me. I know Arthritis causes total agony especially the kind You have. Both My Parents have it & it's not nice at-all. So sorry for what You're going through too. You can see how much pain You're in when You're trying to close Your fingers around certain things. With Me glue is the worst thing or holding a camera steady but I think that's actually cos I can't stay still! lol

[@idamariegiusti3615]

Don't get the nails. The work is good.

[@siobhanirish1307]

It seems kind of obvious that it is your nails, not just your hands, that are making it so difficult for you. If you didn't have those long and hard nails, you would be better able to pick up small items and use the glue, etc. You have to try to keep the nails out of the way as you pick up the beads. However, the beads you do make are very pretty.

[@paulalemmon5125]

i have rheumatoid arthritis and its very painful at times and cant hold on to things becuz if i put pressure or grip to hard its very painful and my hands swell ..ya my nails might now help out much but ive had nails for 30 years so im use to them..:o)

[@marilynharvey6528]

I love your Bo Ho beads, I think your tutorial was great. Don't be so hard on yourself God bless.

[@dianaklein1766]

You do way too much trying to show off your nails instead of getting on with your video. I'm sorry you are not the only that does that.

[@patriciaburt9365]

Love them