Pro Tip: How to Choose the Right Wire Gauge for Head Pins and Eye Pins in Jewelry Making

[@SoulFaeWorld]

Very informative video as some wire or strings are hard to manipulate. Thank you for this

[@yvonnetomenga5726]

@Beadaholique • Julie: I've never paid that much attention to gauge on my headpins, but seeing your fingers after trying to wrap the heavier wire, I'm convinced. Thanks for a very clear explanation and demonstration. 👍

[@flormorena3778]

Great tips! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. 😊

[@yvettecarreon4193]

Thank you for your wonderful tips. I was having a lot of problems with my wire wrapping and with your information you really solved my problems. Thank you so very much.

[@chriskramer7970]

Excellent explanation. Thank you!

[@fatimahbelgrave1306]

this is very useful, thank you!

[@flyingsquirrel5213]

This is very helpful - always afraid of those 24 gauge head pins losing the bead, but will play with them more!

[@beadaholique]

I get that! It's definitely a matter of experimenting and making sure the first bead has a smaller size hole

[@swatipatel6163]

Where do I get this looping pliers

[@jandunn169]

Thank you for being so thorough in your explanations. I am wondering if I should use sterling, stainless steel, or silver plaited wire. Which is the most durable, stainless or sterling? I prefer to go for quality.

[@beadaholique]

I would suggest sterling if you are looking for really nice quality yet also easy to work with.

[@jandunn169]

@@beadaholique Thank you so much!!!

[@rebeccajaskie8343]

Thank you for sharing know i understanding this

[@sanjmalik6282]

Which one is best for bracelet and necklaces

[@mariandeboer8853]

Hi thank you for your video. I am Dutch and cannot precisely hear the name of the different pliers. Could you write that down for me please? Thank you!

[@1consecratedtoGod]

Dear BeadaholiquI, can you recommend what size eye pin, and jump rings to use to make rosary beads for friends and family. I was thinking of using either 6 mm or 8 mm beads 😕. I hope you respond so you can tell me as I have NEVER MADE ANY type of jewelry before!

[@beadaholique]

Hello! 6mm and 8mm beads are a great choice. For the eye pins, I would recommend a 2 inch eye pin, 21 gauge. Something like this: beadaholique.com/products/silver-plated-open-eye-pins-21-gauge-2-inch (unfortunately it is out of stock but hopefully back in stock soon). You could also do a 1.5 inch instead. For the jump ring, it really depends on how noticeable you want it to be. In my personal opinion, I would do a 4mm jump ring, again 21 gauge. You could also do a 5mm. Here is a link beadaholique.com/products/silver-plated-open-jump-rings-4mm-21-gauge-thick. You have lots of choices and a lot will come down to personal preference. If you are new to jewelry making, I would stick to 21 gauge and 22 gauge wires and jump rings - they will be easier to work with. I hope this helps!

[@1consecratedtoGod]

@@beadaholique you are my hero! Thank you beadaholique ❤️

[@cindyc2216]

thanks

[@kathleenbigsmoke-mitchell4898]

Did you say there was a chart for the different gauges & their best uses?

[@ginabisaillon2894]

Do you prefer aluminum or copper wire?

[@beadaholique]

I prefer copper wire personally

[@RBLACKPEARL7]

Nice ❤️

[@cos2mdiva]

Can I wrap a 24 gauge around a balloon?

[@beadaholique]

What type of project are you trying to make? I can better help guide you if I know the end goal. Thanks!

[@sherrybuit417]

Hello everyone