How to use a Bead Spinner

Learn how to use a tool that will not only speed up your french beading but help keep your patience in tact too!
Spin inches of seed beads onto your wire in seconds...no eye strain with the teeny tiny beads!
I have used 0.4mm and 0.6mm wire together with Size 11/0 seed beads. It can take a little while to get the technique and angle of the wire/needle right but your perseverance will pay dividends.
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Any questions...just pop them in the comments below...
Happy Spinning...x

[@Juzt_0mar]

Man I thought millie Bobby hopped in a time machine or sumn for a sec

[@turtleby]

Lmaoo same

[@defnotlexim]

Same!

[@lauramirai]

This is so funny lol

[@Native_Dame]

Omg I see it 😮

[@IsaBaubau]

This just blew my mind I didn't even know this existed I am positively baffled!!! Thank you for the video.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It’s a fab little tool if you need loads of beads threaded on at any single time! x

[@stxxry_annie]

I personally do bracelets so i dont really need this cuz ky wrist is so small but if I ever do necklaces again I'll buy this

[@trduesing4117]

BRILLIANT! I agree...do not do this near an open window...door...or trash can! I had just about given up using this tool...now I feel confident to dig it out of the “why did I buy this?” Closet! Now I know. Thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It truly is one of the MOST frustrating tools I've EVER tried to use! But once you've got the knack - you'll never look back! x

[@janice6753]

@@JoBarclayLoggie you make it look so easy !

[@msj2you2]

I’ve wanted to buy one, but so many out there. I am pretty positive I will be buying a manual one. Looking forward to seeing your tutorials.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I’ve only ever used the manual ones...you’ve got total control over it that way! xx

[@MrRamRain]

Your voice is so lovely I can listen to it all day I don't even know why I am here 🤣😇

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

lol!!! I'm not sure how to reply to that!

[@CraftyLittleSewnSo]

Oh my goodness, how did someone find out that this would work. Such a time saver, thanks for showing us this. 😀

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad I could help! Happy Spinning! x

[@queenbae8040]

I am literally SHOOKTH mouth open! All this time and this is how it's done. Omg literally took my frustration out of beading

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Laughing out loud at your comment! Happy Beading QueenBae...x

[@bondsperfectblond]

Join the club, I could not believe my eyes LOL

[@luv7164]

So then the necklace is made out of that wire? Wont the necklace be still and bendy when put on? I'm sorry i don't understand, I wanna buy this but I'm confused

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I'm demonstrating how to spin the beads directly onto wire in this tutorial. It's to be used with a technique called french beading which is used to create beaded, floral displays - I don't actually use this technique for stringing beads in order to make a necklace. If I was demonstrating for that purpose, for example bead crochet, I'd use the needle that comes with the bead spinner and I'd be spinning onto a thread rather than a wire. Hope that clears up the confusion...x

[@luv7164]

@@JoBarclayLoggie I got it, thank you!

[@vikkisixx13]

Thank you for explaining. I’ve just assumed it was witchcraft up until this point! 😂😂

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

OMG - I need a laughing button (not just a thumbs up or down!) That is hilarious and has made my day reading it!! (Just heading off to dust oof my broomstick! ;-) x )

[@ianmcculloch8531]

What a brilliant device for beaders to own. Thanks for the demonstration. Cheers from South Australia

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Ian... Welcome to my little channel all the way from South Australia! Bead Spinners are fab - I don't do much beaded crochet/ loom work etc... - but I use mine extensively for french beading...

[@mermicornmagic]

This was great. I have a spinner and curved needle but was having trouble figuring out how to get it to work right. This showed me exactly what I was doing wrong, and how to do it right. Thanks

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yippeeeeeeeeee! That's just the best kind of feedback! I love using the spinner - I could sit and spin beads for hours!!! x

[@satyanpatel6403]

I don't bead but saw the bead spinner in the craft store the other day and wondered what it was. Curiosity led me to your video and I must say, a it is a wonderful video. Crystal clear explanation and demonstration, thank you.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You are so welcome Satyan!

[@farlii44]

awesome explanation!! Thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So happy it was easy to understand…x

[@Mohamed-zx4gn]

OMG, thank you so much because I stayed like for a week trying to do what I was not working now it works

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

🤣🤣🤣Soooooo pleased you got it sorted! x

[@ruthwalton3457]

Thank you so much for showing how to make the wire into a needle . At last I get the beads on at more than two at a time 😂🥰💝🥰 New sub 🥰

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You’re welcome Ruth... 😊 It makes life infinitely easier doesn't it?! Happy spinning!!!! x

[@ruthwalton3457]

@@JoBarclayLoggie So much easier 💞💞💞💞thankyou

[@tammiemcinnis4971]

I’m a little confused. Because the jewelry I makes is with either a plastic string or wire string so I’m confusing how you would get beads on something like that? Or does this only work for a wire?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Tammie - no it doesn't only work with wire but as I mentioned that's what I use it for, when I'm making french beaded flowers - so that is what I was demonstrating. Most of them do come with a needle - check the box before you buy - and you'll be able to thread your chosen beading thread onto that before wildly spinning and stringing your beads! ;-) x

[@bugsandrocks1234]

hi! what kind of wire do you use?? any specific brand/ kind?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Mallory…. I don’t think the type of wire you use is too much of an issue. But if you’re spinning beads directly onto wire you’ll want to use either a 0.4mm or a 0.6mm wire…x

[@sonebone7]

After the beads are on there, how do you transfer to a regular string

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

If you wanted your beads on a regular thread, you would use the spinner the same way, but use the needle that comes with it and you will have just popped your ordinary thread through the eye of the needle before hand....x

[@drooliab]

I don't make anything with beads, but I was just so curious how these things worked. So cool and so simple!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

🤣😂🤣…certainly makes like easier for me! x

[@danizig7]

Thank you!! I got a spinner at a yard sale but the needle was missing. I can finally use it! 😂

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Perfect outcome - yay! x

[@libertybanning1544]

hi what are all of the product names for the tools and spinner you used!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Liberty - I have a few, but the one I use the most is the Beadalon Spin a Bead Junior. They also have the plastic cups that sit inside the spinner enabling change of colour very easily... I use the spinner for French Beading most of the time - so I spin directly onto 0.6mm or 0.4mm wire. Hope that helps! xx

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Great tutorial and help thank you! Thank you for sharing...

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks for watching Elizabeth! Glad you found the tutorial helpful! x

[@jemrawc]

Great video, first I’ve seen of yours and truly enjoyed it! Learned so very much from tutorial and found it to be very helpful. I’m now your newest subscriber 😊👍Thank you. I had never heard of a bead spinner until my 13 year old daughter told me tonight how badly she would like one, and then showed me videos posted on social media so I could understand what she was talking about lol. I noticed that the spinners are made of many different materials and come in numerous sizes. Would you mind recommending what I should look for when purchasing a bead spinner for the first time please? ❤️ from Shannon in Canada 🇨🇦

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Shannon... welcome to my little beadie world and thank you for your lovely feedback! With regards a bead spinner... size isn’t really important, but I would go for a manually operated one rather than a battery operated one. So one that you have to twizzle, rather than one where you just push a button. This is do you have some control over speed when spinning. Mine are all wooden and I use 2 different sizes. Going for a slightly smaller one will mean you don’t need to add a number of tubes of beads to it to get it working properly... it should work easily with just one tube of beads. The bigger the spinner... the more beads you’ll need to use. Hope that helps with your decision making... good Luck...x

[@amourdoctrina9435]

What Magic is this!🏆

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I know, right?!?! x🙃

[@JuliaCagas]

how do you attach your thread into the wire after making it on your own?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Julia... the technique I was showing was just straight spinning onto wire.... for things like french beaded flowers etc. Bead spinners do come with needles though and you can use the needle with your chosen thread to spin directly onto beading thread...x

[@wonder_ravin1234]

omg this SAVED me i was scrolling for what felt like years just tryna find something

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

🤣Yay….Happy Spinning!! x

[@iamginameeks]

Thank you for this! The needle that came with my spinner is too small for me string. This is perfect. Bout to make my own needle now!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad it was helpful GiGi! I've never used the needles that the spinners come with! ;-) x

[@havilah]

Hi there does this work with any size bed or bigger beard such as 10 mm

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Havilah...a 10mm bead would be too big for a bead spinner. Bead spinners are used for seed beads (typically beads sized 1-3mm) when french beading or doing bead crochet.

[@nyahsadler1292]

Would you have an idea on how to thread beading wire that doesn’t hold a bend through the big eye needles?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I'm not sure I understand what you mean Nyah - this is threading straight onto beading wire...x

[@edwingonzalez5185]

I have no idea what the heck this is or how I got here, but I REALLY want to do this

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

One of the funniest comments EVER! x

[@GaleneIanthe]

Brilliant! I've been looking into bead spinners and saw a lot of people frustrated with the learning curve and saying they break a lot of the curved needles that come with the kits while they're still learning. I think I'll use some of my extra jewelry wire like you demonstrated here while I'm figuring out the technique and then switch to the needles once I know what I'm doing.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I honestly did almost launch mine into outer space a number of times…but perseverance is key! Good Luck!! 🍀 x

[@kathygus]

That's fascinating! I have never seen something like that! I usually use 8mm and up beads so I'm not bothered with stringing, but looks like a gem! Thank you for the tutorial!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks for watching Kathy especially when it’s not even something you’d use!🤣 Happy beading with those beautifully big 8mm beads! x

[@seethroughwalls]

😂 Absolutely brillant. The bead spinner. Never seen one until now. You did a great job explaining. Thank you for this. ❤

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad it was helpful! Happy Spinning! x

[@jamescharlessayssister9341]

What are those needle called and also can we connect on a stretchable wire? Thank you!!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi - I think you get needles supplied with most spinners that are available on the market - however; in this demo I was showing how to spin the beads directly onto wire which I had shaped to resemble the needles that come as part of the kit.

[@Vamparellame]

Will this work with crystal beads? Like 6 and 8 mm?

[@garrettsieglock8548]

3:40 finally shows how it's used an I only needed about 4 seconds to understand after skipping forward. Possibly just a short next time.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Thanks for that Garrett - you're clearly a speedy learner! When you put yourself out on the web, you can't please all of the people all of the time.

[@stellabay721]

when I do this the beads fly everywhere

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You've got to persevere Stella - it's a game changer when it all comes right! ;-) x

[@stellabay721]

@@JoBarclayLoggie thank you

[@leciadavis-phillips6676]

Amazing. So glad I found this video. Thanks

[@stxxry_annie]

I dont have one I was just curious how u use it but it helped

[@Vamparellame]

Witchcraft lol it's actually awesome.

[@dawn8542]

I make something that I get a lot of requests for but it takes me 2 weeks to put the beads on. Just got this in the mail and really hoping it helps.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Good Luck Dawn! Persevere with it as it takes a little while to get the knack of it! x

[@jackkraken3888]

Very cool. Maybe you should try making the end of the wire smaller by using a plier to cut off the edges so it might be easier for the beads to hook onto the wire?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That’s a great idea to try... thank you...😃

[@gallagherchick]

You explained this so much better than another video I watched. Thank you 😊

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Glad you found it helpful! Happy Spinning! x

[@TheMoonlapseMushroom3]

How do you attach the necklace nylon to the wire?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi LucyMage…I’m afraid this demo was done to show how to spin beads straight into the wire specifically for the technique of French beading…I’ve not done one yet to show spinning into thread/nylon…x

[@anabellepetrova6461]

Hello, does the spinner work for 0.2mm beads?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Ermmmmm 0.2mm beads - I’ve never used anything that small but it’s absolutely fine for 2mm sized beads…x

[@felipiu4239]

Hi!! Do you know if this works with Miyuki Delica Crystals? Saludos desde Chile!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I myself haven't tried it with delicas... as I only use this method when I'm stringing beads for French Beaded Flowers...x

[@sanjidaalam6747]

What type.of wire is that?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I spin onto either 0.4mm or 0.6mm wire...x

[@stephencorbett9585]

Oh my lord 😯👍

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

😂

[@elijusjan4189]

Where does it go?

[@diamondashanti]

Thanks this helped

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That’s wonderful to hear... thank you...x

[@sairaawan2614]

What specific string do you use for these? Also do you use a needle for these?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I spin straight into either 0.4mm or 0.6mm wire. I also just bend the end of the reel of wire into a needle shape (a hook) and that does the trick...x

[@sairaawan2614]

@@JoBarclayLoggie does this affect the shape of the bracelet or necklace?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Okay... of spinning for a necklace or bracelet I would I use something like a nymo thread and the needle that comes with the spinner. Your thread will easily go through the eye of the supplied needle. Spinning onto wire will be too rigid. I spin onto wire to make French beaded flowers which need the strength of the wire to stand proud. Sorry for misunderstanding your original question...x

[@marysylvester5177]

Thats awesome 👌 I never knew about this 😂thank u

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Good Luck Mary and Happy Spinning! x

[@bondsperfectblond]

I am trying to repair a vintage Dior glass bead necklace where the large faceted beads are threaded on black wire, each bead being individually wired, I have had to remove some beads because they were so badly damaged. The beads have been threaded with a single thread of wire, a loop made & then the wire is wrapped around the wire beneath the loop 2 or 3 times making a tight coil, clearly each bead was looped to the previous bead during construction, but I just can't wrap the wire around tightly enough, not helped by the wire having a black coating, can you give any advice?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It's so difficult to give you an answer without seeing what you're talking about. When I'm wrapping wire loops, I sometimes feel like my fingers are a) in the way and b) not strong enough to pull the wire tight. In this case I use a pair of pliers as an extension of my fingers - I can then get a better grip on the wire, making my wrapped loops much tighter and neater....x

[@lizzybeers9640]

How do you attach the string to the metal wire?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Most spinners come with a needle (metal) and then it's easy to attach your thread through the eye of the needle.

[@totorora7609]

Can I like connect the "needle" to an elastic wire, so that I can make it into a necklace:)

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

The eye of your needle would need to be sufficiently large enough to take the width of your elastic...x

[@theoldersistertalk]

The needle just keeps on spinning in my hand

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Perhaps I've not encountered that problem as I'm always using a fairly long piece of wire...x

[@franklesser5655]

Cool!

[@swatipatel6163]

OMG , it’s so soothing to just see the process ❤️

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It's therapeutic spinning too! ;-) x

[@NatashaAlekxzander]

Hello, what bran bead spinner and nylon jaw pliers are you using?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Natasha - the spinner is a beadalon product and I'm afraid my nylon jaw pliers are a 'no name' brand - just a pair that my local bead shop were selling...x

[@bondsperfectblond]

Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou, it is rare that my jaw drops open, this should save me hours of work ")

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Yay - leaving loads of time for getting on with other jobs! x

[@vlogswithkotie]

How do i put it on the string

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Not sure I understand your question Kotie. In this demo I show you how to string beads straight onto wire for French beading. If you’re wanting to string into a beading thread like s-lon/nymo etc…The spinners come with long needles for this purpose…x

[@paradiceworld4048]

Amazing!!!

[@tywlala]

This was so helpful! Thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

So pleased to hear that La Rene…x

[@sharbeezie2006]

Thank you beauty 💕

[@cateelisabethlsn6400]

The question is, for a bracelet we use elastic band, so how does that work....

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

The bead spinner is not a tool to use with elastic…it comes with a needle that you can use to spin beads into thread or you can make a needle with wire and spin directly onto wire if you’re going to be doing french Beading…x

[@2yllusthe1st]

If you use a spinning needle (a large hooked needle) in place of the wire you can spin beads onto elastic the same way you would with thread. Just make sure the knot is small enough to allow the beads to pass through. The hooked needle catches the beads like you see in this video, but then instead of pushing them down the wire, you would simply push the beads over the eye of the needle and onto the elastic or thread

[@Izzy.Vollmer]

How many beads should we put in the spinner? i never have enough of a color to fill it up decently since i have a kit.

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

You probably want at least one 24g tube of seed beads. Of course you get different sized spinners too. If it’s too empty spinning becomes more difficult…x

[@suemani981]

Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

My pleasure Sue 😊...x

[@shireen251]

Not a beader, but definitely think this could be therapy for me!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It's a truly satisfying job! ;-) x

[@taylors_skincare]

this is so helpful!!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Good to know - thank you! x

[@cozycasasmr4510]

Is that a south african accent i detect?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It most certainly is cosy cas…I’ve lived in the UK now longer than I lived in SA…but my scent isn’t going anywhere!😂x

[@aksmarafamily9402]

Is it working only with wire?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I only use mine with wire for a technique called French beading but they come with a needle that you can attach thread to and then spin your beads on at speed for something like bead crochet…x

[@carinel.1333]

Well I didn't get the needle, only wire😢

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I’m sure you can get needles for whichever type of spinner you bought…check with your local bead store-but as I mentioned I only use mine with wire…x

[@seekwisdom5102]

Can I use soft beading wire?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

It really all depends on what you're wanting to make? x

[@seekwisdom5102]

@@JoBarclayLoggie I make beaded necklaces and like to use seed beads near the back of the neck (I don like big beads on my neck. Maybe I do around 7 inches on each end of the beading wire. I wanted to find a faster, easier way to add these tiny seed beads. Thanks

[@Star4ever772]

Tysmmmm❤

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Welcome 😊x

[@susu5229]

is it also possible to use this tool for beading very flat paperclip chains instead of jewelry wire? many thanks

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

That I don't know Su Su... I guess you could try....x

[@lsealey20]

Very helpful for French beading. Thank you!

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Pleasure…It’s been a game changer for me and French beading! x

[@maddie95124]

What is the wrench your holding? My dad doesn’t have one Can you just bend it with your fingers?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi...not sure if you're referring to the nylon jaw pliers that I used to work harden the wire? If you didn't have any pliers to form your needle shape, bending it around a pen or pencil would work equally well! x

[@maddie95124]

@@JoBarclayLoggie ok thank you! 👍

[@urfavvabbi]

omg ur pretty

[@billieb]

omg where did you get the spool of wire you picked up and showed?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

HI Billie - I'm in the UK and it was from the Scientific Wire Company....

[@billieb]

@@JoBarclayLoggie Jo. I am in US. would you mind sending a pic of the label on the wire. I have never seen a roll that large.

[@clarabatistabiasutti7070]

Does it work with 2mm beads?

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Hi Clara…yes it will…The beads I was spinning with were 11/0’s which equate to 2mm beads. Good Luck…x

[@billieb]

ok what is 9.6 wire and 9.4 wire

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

Uuuummmm... I think I was probably talking about 0.6mm and 0.4mm wire. A 0.6mm wire is between a 22 and 23 gauge wire and the 0.4mm wire is a 26 gauge wire. Hope that helps? x

[@sabby_stewart]

Just to clarify in case it was confusing (maybe you’re American?) she was saying “nought point six” and “nought point four”, which is a British equivalent of saying zero point six or four. :)

[@billieb]

@@sabby_stewart Thanks! I am American and yes, we miss things due to accents.

[@Dodo_hanna]

Brilliant idea I was trying to enter my nylon wire in the needle and I couldn’t do it 😭 so I was thinking of what to do . I would prefer to make my beads on wire nylon beads . Because I prefer my necklace to be soft and to move nice on my chest and not to be stiff. I think I’m gonna use like 20-30 beads and cut the wire and connect it to others . 🧐

[@JoBarclayLoggie]

I was spinning directly onto the wire to make French beaded flowers for a display, but I understand what you’re saying about needing your beadwork to drape especially if it’s a neckline piece. Good Luck…x