Bead Embroidery Series #2 Easy Native Earrings with Fringe

[@dharkling890]

I wish I could give you a new pair of eyes. I love the way you tell us exactly what to expect and show us the cheat codes lol. I really love the way you show us how to "back out" bc I, for one, know I will need to do this sometimes. Your voice is so calming and I think you must be a GenX like me, although if I'm wrong, I apologize. The reason I say GenX is because you have certain characteristics of GenX. Thank you for your hard work. I know you must really miss beading.

[@sarascott2676]

I love watching your videos. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@lost619]

Watching this whole series normally I get bored of these sorts of things but your a very good teacher :) going to be starting tomorrow!

[@jeanniekeshane9951]

I always just listen to your tutorial. Then after a few listens and me rewinding certain parts over n over. Then I sit down and realllly watch and follow along. I find it's easier when I listen to your tutorials while I'm cleaning, cooking, driving... then I feel prepared and I feel really confident at trying your tutorials. I actually recommend doing this for beginner because that's what helped me to not get all frustrated, because I knew what was coming when I dont know how to bead.

[@kdtarabell]

wow I am new to bead embroidery and you are the best teacher, explaining the process so percise,giving us little tips, so clear. I am trying to make a Toronto Maple Leaf logo and now after watching your tutorials I know I can try it. Thanks Kirsten. D Ont.Canada

[@dogtown6466]

I truly wish you were still doing tutorials as I am learning to bead in the traditional way and these are easy to follow. I want to learn how to add Buffalo hide to the back and edging. I want to make medallions for 4 different people and I am so scared to start. I'm not the best at drawing so trying to figure that out also. It is hard to find traditional teachings!!!

[@ManieMartinez]

Hi Holly, I am glad you are trying to learn the traditional ways. If you watch some of my other videos you will learn how to create edging and how to add hide to the back of a beaded piece. You might have to watch some of the non traditional beading videos to find them. I think the beaded bracelet with a center piece has how to add a backing. There is a separate video for the edging, just about edging. Practice all you can, and learn all you can and you will grow in bravery and skills. Let go of perfection and just try it. If you don't like it enough to give away, add it to a hair clip or sew it on a pencil case and just enjoy the fact that you are learning, and try again. Trust in the spirit within you to help guide you. What you learn today, someday you will teach others. Enjoy!

[@dogtown6466]

@@ManieMartinez Chi Miigwetch.

[@amandab9702]

So well done Manie, you're a natural teacher and so generously sharing what is no doubt knowledge that comes from many hours of work is so appreciated.

[@christinecook2679]

Thank you!!! I can't wait to try this. Lovely video.

[@karenlediard5298]

Thank you , so appreciated

[@suem.3651]

You have the best tips!

[@lnperez1083]

Thank you so much for this and your time in answering all of our questions! ❤

[@kennyking1881]

Such beautiful work

[@charsbabushka]

I am glad I found your channel. You are a very thorough teacher. Thank you.

[@ManieMartinez]

You are very welcome

[@donnafrommelt]

Thank you for this tutorial. Very informative and real.

[@desanamourlis3465]

Thanks for sharing!! You're the best teacher! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ManieMartinez]

Wow, thank you!

[@amerabumerhi]

You are so good Marie and I love all your little quirky comments thank you ! I can't wait to try this technique as trim on my headpieces. Have a beautiful productive and peaceful day.

[@lauriechrist1333]

I just found your videos, I enjoy the way you take your time to show us, how and what to do....Thank you..Hope you continue with your videos...

[@freidastober6406]

Thank you for the basics. Very instructive. Can you tell which video had the Medallion with “rope”edging? I thought I saved it but Can’t find it. Keep up the good work! Creekwoman71@yahoo

[@speshedbigils]

You are a very good teacher! Thank you so much.

[@chilwthme]

I discovered your channel by accident and am I sure glad I did!!!! You have given me the "kick in the pants" I needed to continue bead embroidery. I use the pellon and it is a great as stiff stuff....I love it!!!! I look forward to seeing more of your bead embroidery videos.....KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!

[@LormaMargosiak]

Enjoyed this project very much . It's nice to see someone show and do a whole project brightest blessings

[@dorakomaromi9368]

I really like your style, your demeanor and your ability to laugh at yourself. Your videos are very clear and detailed, and for someone like me who is just getting started with bead embroidery, that is very important. Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials!

[@ManieMartinez]

Hi Dora, I am glad you found my tutorials helpful. Hey when you get older there is lots more to be able laugh or cry about. I just prefer to laugh. Life is way to short. Have fun and take care

[@ester24966]

I have already made some stuff , but your tutorials are really interesting in comparison of others I saw (also very instructive) . You have a way of explaining that is truely very clear . Thank you very much !

[@ManieMartinez]

Thank You for you kind words, Huggies Manie

[@ester24966]

I started doing bead embroidery about three months ago , and find it very relaxing . I do need lessons though , so thanks again for taking the time to show us ! I started training on a piece of felt (American Indian way = SO special and beautiful) and then found my own patterns in my head . I made a pillowcase (cotton base) including feathers (lots of pigeon here in the south of France) . With "few" beads , not a fully beaded piece .... It's not perfect at all but so far everybody who 's seen it likes it ...

[@ManieMartinez]

I started with felt too. I think many of us do. The skills you learn are so transferable to many other applications. If you watch enough of my videos, you will know that being perfect is not the aim. Joy is!! There is a native beading tradition where the beader always leaves a mistake, because we are taught that the only one who is perfect is the creator. As a sign of humility before we finish a piece, if there is not a mistake we make one. Take care, Manie

[@EcstaticMomentzHereFirst]

Very great video! Thank you !

[@shemarbra]

thankyou it was very informative

[@DragonFly-n424]

Hi Sheryl! I know you Did this Video A long time ago, but I am hoping you still check messages from old vids because I want to THANK YOU!! for how patiently you describe everything, I am new to this craft and you make it so easy to understand and create, so again THANK YOU!!!!

[@mariebracken6216]

Great teacher! Can't wait to try these techniques out💗

[@deeholmes7891]

im just learning to bead this way and I love it. thank you so much for posting and giving great instruction. I feel very confident about trying these because of your directions.

[@amyrose103]

Awesome 👍😀

[@aprilteesdale3146]

If you’ve gone through the leather with your bead and need to back out, don’t take the thread off the needle, simply use your needle nose pliers and crush the bead. I know you’ll be destroying a bead but you have more. That’s one way to do it. I love your videos they are really awesome!! Thanks!

[@ManieMartinez]

Thanks, I try to say it like it really is, not like those who show you the perfect way to create something. Last time I checked there is no perfect way, and learning how to deal with those little concerns that come up along the way is what helps a person to have less fear when creating. We can all use a little less fear.

[@aprilteesdale3146]

Manie Martinez thanks for responding!!! In case you didn’t read my entire post You’re amazing and I hope you keep it up! I have learned more from watching 2 of your videos than watching years of videos from others. Thank you so much, hope you don’t mine a smidge of criticism just to help. You’re really awesome ! Thank you!!!! Again thank you! BTW I did subscribe

[@sharikatahsin9943]

Can you please tell me what material are you using as a base? Is it le ather?

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Sharika. I always list all the materials I use under the video. In this case I used a Interface and then backed it with ultra suede.

[@lilianperez6864]

Muy bonito maestra Manie., gracias por compartir, acabo de ver todo el tutorial👌MUY BIEN EXPLICADO Y ENTENDIDO.💪✔. Saludos desde mi Ecuador👉🇪🇨👏👏💪🙏🙏🙏💪👌💯❎💯✔🙋

[@karunashetty4540]

Lovely will try this one, thanks 😁

[@ManieMartinez]

Thank you. If you try to make these earrings I would love to see a picture of them. Feel free to friend me on FB (link is under the show more) and post a picture of what you made. That would be awesome.

[@ElaineCruthers]

What is the white material you are working on?

[@lnperez1083]

Is there a technical name for lacy stuff stuff?

[@ManieMartinez]

Hi Lauren, It is basically interfacing that you can get at a fabric store. It just has to be stiff, thick enough to maintain its shape and and without sticky "iron on" backing. I hope that helps

[@nargisjahan1598]

Very very nice madam.

[@sandrathomas2079]

What is lacey stiff stuff?

[@ManieMartinez]

lacy stiff stuff is a brand name of stiff interfacing.. Google it and then figure out what you can use from you local sewing store. They carry stiff interfacing. Have Fun!!

[@lorrainebrooks6934]

I use a dryer sheet for black Fire line, it takes it all off plus conditions the thread.

[@ManieMartinez]

Thank you Lorraine for that suggestion. I will have to give it a try. Do you use new or used dryer sheets?

[@lorrainebrooks6934]

I use new, one can get used over and over for several times.

[@freeangie11]

I love the 2nd pair, Pls show tutorial on those😍

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Freeangle, All the earrings are made the same way just using different colors. The second pair has a 2 hole cab in the center rather than the first two rows. The rest is the same. I added a fringe to the edge beads. I hope this helps.

[@karlajimenez7260]

Hola manie que bellezas gases 🥰😍grados

[@artsymom75]

Hi thanks for all the great tutorials!! I was wondering why making a loop with the thread in the beginning is a "cheaters way"? Is it less secure? I've been doing this forever :/

[@shirleyriggs7592]

Ty you're good thumbs up

[@ManieMartinez]

No problem 👍

[@selalva3]

Can I use Fireline 6lbs Smoke? Also I couldn’t find Lacy Stiff Stuff in my local hobby lobby. Can I use a stiff pelt instead

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Selah, You can use fireline for the main body but you will need nymo or thread of some sort for the fringe, if you want it to hang properly. You can use any thing you want to bead on. Pelon is a cheap interfacing option you can get too in fabric stores and I have used stiff felt too. If you are going to make a bigger circle you might want to put a piece of something hard between the layers before you edge them together to give it some sturdiness if you need too.

[@oliviam7902]

Love the beading and your instructions are so helpful! I'm curious to know if there's a meaning for this type of pattern?

[@ManieMartinez]

Hi Olivia, with the colors I have chosen, No. That 4 sections in a circle is similar to our medicine wheel, but the colors would be different. With all my videos I tried to teach technique, but if possible I did not make pieces that would be from a particular tribe.

[@spanisheyesri]

I noticed that you switched from fireline to nymo to do the fringe. Is it because nymo is more fluid and not as stiff as fireline? Nice tutorials.

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Spanisheyesri, Yes you are correct fireline, wildfire are great for many things, but not for the fringe, A fringe always needs a thread. KO, Nymo, Nozu, to name just a few. Nymo comes in different thicknesses, so you will have to watch that you are not using one that is two thick. Thread will give you much better movement in the fringe.

[@spanisheyesri]

Thank you. I have found that if you use fireline the fringe sticks out in all directions and won't lay flat.

[@sarahrudd9848]

@@ManieMartinez Thanks for clarifying! I tried to skip back to where you mentioned the switch and I couldn't find it. :P I'm about to go to the bead shop to buy supplies for my first project and I'm trying to figure out what basic sizes of thread and needle I need. Not too worried about beads since I already have some and will buy more (and I also know the thread/needle should match the size of bead). I'd like to buy the 2 different threads for the main design and fringe. I saw someone use an embroidery hoop for their thin leather. Do you have any experience using an embroidery hoop? I'd also like to add that your videos are very good. They are in focus, you explain everything well, you go slow, and you pick a variety of projects that give a great overview of bead embroidery. Thank you!

[@ManieMartinez]

. Hello Sarah, To answer your question: I have used an embroidery hoop for really large projects, but I can't say I have used it with leather. I would be concerned that you might mar the leather where the hoop digs in. A hoop is fine for large pieces of felt, interfacing or stiff stuff that you might bead on before backing a project or sewing it onto a garment. I am thinking large patches for the back of garments, in that case. I hope this helps.

[@sarahrudd9848]

Manie Martinez Good point. And you’d need extra leather to fit the hoop which would result in waste leather. So, I’m thinking size 11 or 12 for needles, what about thread? I want some for fringe and some for the main design. What size thread should I start with? Beads will follow.

[@bestplayerever816]

Hi Manie! Amazing video, you were so helpful. I was wondering how you ended the last tassel? Where did you bring the thread/tie it off?

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Best, once I worked back up the tassel I then worked the thread between the backing in the beading on the front and then up between a couple of the beads on the top. Then I worked the thread through a few beads on the top, weaving back and forth to secure. I hope this helps.

[@bestplayerever816]

@@ManieMartinez Super helpful! Thank you so much for the reply!

[@patlahache4322]

How do i get the first video that goes with this one? They are pretty earrings and thanks for showing how to make them.

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Pat, If you go to my channel and look at the play lists there is one called Bead Embroidery This is the link to the first video in this list kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5jVi4CMntpnars

[@carmenmarin4421]

b noches no tiene el video en español soy de mexico slp saludos

[@lynncannon5224]

Wado/Thank you.. Awesome teaching. Do you sell any of your work? Blessings ❤

[@ManieMartinez]

Thank you. I used to sell my work a while back, but I don't anymore. Take care.

[@bevdowdy9483]

Hi may I ask you a question please and thank you I appreciate it very much. I just started watching your KZbin channel and I want to say thank you for explaining the different types of beading embroidery stitch with the 2 needle process I use 1needle but I might try the 2 needle process. I would like to ask also will you be teaching how to make the flat rosette ? I think you said it was done in brick stitch I would love to learn how to make one. I'm a visual learner so your videos really help me. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Bev and thank you for your kind words. The rosette you are talking about is done with square stitch in the round and it is like material with no backing when you are done. (Sorry I misspoke when I said brick stitch, although I am sure it can be done that way too.)The square stitch rosette can be sewn onto clothing or bags or anything you like. You can also create the same pattern by the method in this video. It is hard to explain, and you said you are a visual learner, so I will put this on the list of Items to make for a video. I am not sure which one I will do, but the math and count between increases will be the same. Maybe you can help me decide. Bev, Would you prefer a free form piece or one done as bead embroidery? Please let me know.

[@bevdowdy9483]

Manie Martinez. Hi if you did a free form like the one you have would be awesome! I have this crazy idea that if I could learn to make this then I could make another one and put them together and make a coin purse. I watched a lady make a circular peyote stitch coin purse but I was so confused because she doesn't show up close what you are supposed to be doing or how the beads should look like so needless to say I have a hot mess that looks like a smashed bumblebee lol I'm teaching myself to bead

[@ManieMartinez]

Hi Bev, Sounds like a great idea. You might want to line it with something though. I think the beads would take a beating against the coins. Please post on my FB page one you have done once you make one. .... I would love to see it. Just so you know, it may be a few weeks till I get to this request on the list. I have others I have to do first. But I promise I will get to this for sure.

[@JulieRaudabaugh-yn8kz]

I keep watching over and over trying to find out what your white fabric is I know you talked about the overstretched felt from Walmart but what are you working with now what is the white fabric your sewing the beads into now I can tap my phone anywhere I want and I cannot get your list to come up of materials I'm sorry you're good but I've been watching for 2 hours my attention span is gone

[@ManieMartinez]

Hi Julie. You have to tap on the show more under the video. Apple instructions below In this video I used: Tools/ materials: Needles size 10 Ultrasuede Black Onyx E6000 Miyuki: 11/0 in Picasso Seafoam 11-4614, Crystal labrador 11-131 and Matte Black 11-401 Toho Rounds: 11/0 Red Pepper Opaque 11-45 Nymo Thread Black Fireline 8lbs Smoke Earring findings Where is the more button in iPhone? Image result for apple phone where to find show more Tap on the Share button at the bottom of the screen (looks like a box with an arrow coming out of the top). Swipe left through the bottom row of buttons until you find the more button. Tap on the more button (looks like three dots in a row). Touch and hold the grabber icon to the right of any extension.

[@shannonevans3029]

A little concerned you are calling things native if you aren't native...especially when your medicine wheel is very incorrect and that's a little insulting.

[@ManieMartinez]

Hello Shannon. Were you brought up to treat your elders that way? If you listen to my videos, not just skim through them, you will know the answers to your questions and why it is not a medicine wheel. In my videos I teach techniques, not specific patterns, which should come from our own elders and history. Magwitch

[@Topitoffable]

It's a tutorial for heavens sake! That's the problem with today's society, people like you getting offended over ridiculous things to get offended over. Thank her for the tutorial and move on with your life.