How to Make a Perfect Basic Loop on Top of a Bead

[@rosealexander6630]

I love how you get down to business without a bunch of chatter. The template is an excellent idea. Simple loops are often not simple. Thank you for all your videos and I am so glad you are here for us beaders.

[@marylou6516]

Jill is the best teacher ever!

[@susanroberts]

Absolutely beautiful Jill! This is one of my pet peeves. 😹so many just turn the wire around and most of the time it’s oval shape. It’s the follow through with your pliers that makes the difference. Thank you for showing the proper way to make a loop! 💝🥰🤗

[@fishnlady]

Thank you for teaching this way to make same sized loops. I have been beading for a few years but didn’t think about doing it this way. I love your videos and have learned so much from you.

[@kimwaterton5164]

Jill you are brilliant, that's so simple but works amazingly 👏 Consistency make the finished piece so much more beautiful, thank you for sharing and saving us newbies much heartache 👌

[@karenavey2183]

I did this five years ago! Thankyou for reminding me I am smart!

[@j.whiteoak6408]

Thank you, Jill !! ❤ We can always rely on you for excellent beading tips - and this is a great idea!! I wish I'd known this about 10 years ago, LOL!! But you're so right in that you do eventually just learn to eyeball it. Practise makes perfect : ) Happy beading, everyone!

[@paulinecolditz]

Thank you Jill for your tip on perfect loops, yes I like the template wire marking. Ty for continuing to teach us!

[@judycrisenbery2982]

That 2nd loop has always been a problem for me. Thank you for sharing

[@dominiqueveron8098]

So simple, why did I not think about it? Thanks Jill.

[@robinsnestartistry.812]

You just taught me how to do a better loop. I always rolled towards me, and my loop was never a perfect O. Thanks Jill.

[@wendymoyer782]

Thank you, Jill. A brilliant an infinitely useful lesson!

[@elleemen4238]

Simple and so effective! Thank you!!

[@kathybell3711]

Thank you for the demonstration, I was just having that problem with making a rosary. Thanks again!

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

You are so welcome!

[@Lauradicus]

Another great tip, thanks Jill!

[@karen5060]

Oh this is great. I've always struggled with loops. Thanx Jill!

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

Beautifully demonstrated. Thank you, Jill.

[@ritaprovencher6048]

OMG! Thank you! I've always struggled with that. Now I don't have to. Jill you're awesome!!❤❤❤❤

[@pmgreatorex]

I love thé idea of using a template! Here is another idea: a long time ago I saw a video where the maker used another bead as a template. She worked out what length of wire she needed for a standard loop, then found a bead with that diameter. (Remember to choose something distinctive and keep it in a safe place when you aren’t using it!) She then slipped the (wooden) bead down the wire until it sat on top of the bead to be looped, then snipped off the wire just above the top of the wooden/template bead. Remove the wooden/template bead and ta da! You have a consistent length every time! You can mark up the pliers in exactly the way that Jill did. I’ve used this technique ever since.

[@mildredsegarra587]

I like this idea! Thank you for sharing.

[@diasfamily4554]

Thank you so much Jill, I have the hardest time to work with wire specifically making loops

[@sarajanehaven]

I still struggle with this though I've been beading and stringing for 20+ years. Thank you!

[@pushoverparente4947]

This video is AMAZING. I have always had a problem with making loops. Therefore, I stay away from these type of projects. Thank you so much for making this so easy to understand and do make loops . 🥰🥰🥰

[@nicolerakes5462]

I watched several of these and this has been best. Very nice way ..practice makes perfect. So will measuring..

[@flormorena3778]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. 😊 This is the best loop tutorial, I’ve seen. ⭕️ 😊 💯

[@martikabeading]

Very useful advice Jill. Thanks a lot!

[@kimmie-kat]

Thank you for this idea!

[@rhondajones6633]

Thank you Jill

[@SJMB3]

Perfect, thank you !

[@lorrainehayes4688]

Thank you. Really good tutorial.❤

[@nellieolguin-davis1519]

Great tip thank you very much for sharing I always have a problem with matching both sides thank you, thank you!!!❤

[@tanyasanchez1742]

A great tip, thank you.

[@gsabillon23]

Nice tip!

[@mimsho5473]

Very useful tip

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

Glad you think so!

[@aliciaf1055]

That is so clever!

[@Eiris13]

So helpful!

[@helenbamper6928]

Genius x from Helen in Yorkshire England

[@sandraroberts1931]

Hi Jill. Great video. Have you ever used a flat piece of metal shaped like a rectangle but of the exact width of the length you showed? If you had several of them in different widths they could be used over and over for all of your projects. They could have the width written or engraved on them ie. 1/2” or like 15 mm. A personal engraver could be used to permanently etch the measurements… they’d only need to be maybe 2 to 4 inches long. And they could be stored in a small metal tin for future use without using a wire?

[@cori7315]

Hi there! What gauge wire did you use? And thank you so much. I don’t know why I have so many problems with making loops. You clearly explained every step, and the why behind it. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now I know! 🥰

[@mirtaveber2134]

Thankyou!

[@amberprice6216]

Thank you. What necklace do you have on. It looks beautifyl.

[@rosedrummond3594]

great tip=maybe a piece of painters tape to mark the spot

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

I like that idea!!

[@reneeknits]

Another way to make the template instead of marking the wire would be to bend the wire at the length you want...then there's something to hold onto, yet it's easier to see the length you want.

[@karenavey2183]

Jill! Where have you been??

[@farrenrohana]

I thought you were announcing a winner on the 25th. Did I miss something?

[@JillWisemanDesigns]

OHMIGOSH! I totally spaced out doing that! I'm about to go into a meeting, but I'll do it as soon as I get out, or from home tonight. SORRY!!

[@farrenrohana]

@@JillWisemanDesigns lol! No worries at all. Thank you!

[@janetserier4473]

Brilliant . Thank you Jill.