The ULTIMATE Stretch Bracelet knot + 6 Bonus Tips to make it even BETTER!

[@lizbrown9553]

YOU ARE A GENIUS TEACHER ❤❤❤❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Aw, thank you. That's so sweet of you to say.

[@jessicabryant5872]

Detailed instructions with your time and patience, with a drawn picture on the side made this super helpful for us beginners! Thank you so much, instant follow

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Jessica. I'm so pleased that you enjoyed it and found it useful. Welcome.

[@tenashearer4119]

I still do not know why so many knots at the end.

[@LivingtheIrony]

I don't understand how to get the needle off.

[@robintaylor2688]

Thank you so much for patiently showing us how to tie knots. I will watch again to make sure I do it right. Lol😊❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Robin, I just sent you the link for this one and now I know you've already watched it! Thank you so much. If I watch a tutorial and work along with it, I watch it over and over again. The more views the merrier too! Thank you.

[@evelynkempski2981]

Great video & instructions. Thank you for making it extra large!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome Evelyn. Thank you. I'm glad you found this useful.

[@faithmatthews830]

I made a beautiful bracelet yesterday then the knot broke and beads everywhere! 😮This tutorial is a lifesaver and I will use this going forward. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Faith, that is so annoying when that happens. I actually had that experience too which is why I decided to work out how I could tie a better knot. I hope this one works better for you. Thank you.

[@alexsolovey8059]

Thx for the guide - can't find anything like before

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. I'm glad you found this one helpful.

[@barblops]

Thank you for teaching it. I will have no more massy knot any more. ❤ Hello from Hong Kong

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed this one. It's nice to "meet you". Hello from New Zealand.

[@adriennedentith7470]

Hi. You are the only person that has explained how to use clamshell bead tips in a visibly clear and easily understandable way. But I can't find it now. I need to study it, again. Can you please tell me how to find it. I have been searching for you, "desperately.". This stretch bracelet tutorial is also wonderful! Many thanks Adrienne

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Adrienne, here's a link to the video where I use the clamshell bead tip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH6xnHSQgpyro7csi=i8eLDtvhBcEIjtfq

[@deniseborn-gv7fj]

Thank you for showing that not having arthritic hands sometimes it's hard and I always worry about the elastic opening back up because sometimes after I made my knots I could see the elastic slowly opening up by itself and so I always use a little bit of glue to make sure that doesn't happen lol but thank you you're wonderful

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Aw, thank you so much, Denise. I really appreciate that. Yes, I can imagine having arthritic hands makes it more difficult. There's nothing wrong at all with putting a bit of glue on the knot. Also, don't be too shy about pulling the elastic really hard when you tie the knot. It's pretty sturdy.

[@tonicoppins9606]

Thank you so much, I especially love the loop idea, so much easier! I'm hoping I tie the bracelet properly lol. Thank you for doing this for everyone! ❤😊

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are so welcome!

[@purplepickles34]

Thank for this video! I tried making a stretch bracelet before and I failed miserably so I gave up. Watching this video has taught me that it failed because I made it wrong and didn't fold my elastic in half and I tied it in a knot once. This video has made me want to try again and keep practicing until I've learned how to do it. Thank you!! ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. It's always great to hear that I have inspired someone, especially to keep trying at something they've had trouble with. I never used to double my elastic and had the same problem with the first bracelet I made which is why I found another solution. Let me know how you go.

[@purplepickles34]

@@The_Stylish_Maker You're welcome! And I'll definitely let you know!

[@Teresa-K]

Thank you for the tutorial. Your knot technique is one I’ve not seen before. It’s very good and secure. Thanks for the tips. Kindness, Teresa

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Teresa. I kind of developed it from a variety of methods other people use.

[@pamelahughes341]

I will give this tutorial a try right now! I was making some bracelets and noticed your new video. Thank you!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Pamela. Let me know how you get on with your bracelets.

[@debstermax]

You are brilliant ! transparent in delivery , filmed so clear and concise! THANK YOU. The best tutorials , so helpful. When are the bead bandits back in stock.?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. Someone bought all of the bead bandits the day after the video went live and I haven't been able to get them back in stock yet. I hate to send you elsewhere but you can buy them here: www.amazon.com/BeadSmith-Bead-Bandit-Crimps-Silver/dp/B007MQNCZA

[@LB-vy6cg]

Thank you 🙏❤️👍 - Yes I’m using your method!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's great. Thank you for letting me know.

[@BillOwens315]

I’ve ordered new elastic to remake the first bead bracelets I did, and now I know how to make them even better! Thank you!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome Bill. I hope they go well.

[@BillOwens315]

The cord I bought is a bit heavier than it needs to be, so the knot didn’t disappear into the adjacent bead, but it’s not terribly obvious either. I’m going to do the next one with lighter cord. But the finished bracelet is much more attractive without gaps and overstretching!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@BillOwens315 I'm glad you found what you needed.

[@thesedamncats8141]

Thank you so much for your detailed instructions!! I was able to follow and completed my bracelet!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's so great. Thank you.

[@silentstorm1208]

I finally made my first stretch bracelet! It took a few tries but I got it, thank you! 😊

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Oh, that's so great. I'm so pleased you had success with my method.

[@niks8521]

Ty so much for this!!! I'd found the 1st video with the clear cord and it was so hard to see, i just gave up! Lol. This is great! Ty so much!!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Nik. I'm so pleased you found this one.

[@michellewolfe2032]

Thank you for the lesson. IM a new beginner and love your lessons.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Michelle. I'm glad you enjoyed this one.

[@lindahobster7480]

Thank you for such a precise tutorial. I’m just beginning my jewellery journey and you have helped immensely. X

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Linda. I'm pleased you found it useful.

[@BB-es9pp]

Thank you for this tutorial! This was super helpful! 🙏

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

I'm so pleased. Thank you.

[@LorenasChesed1beads]

I usually tie a surgeons not and then 2 regular knots. I will also use a crimp bead that is made for stretch cord. On top of that, I add a crimp cover with glue in it.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's interesting, Lorena. I've seen others do this too but I worry that a crimp bead will put undue stress on the elastic as it has sharp edges, making it more likely to break. I've found this method works best for me, but you do whichever method works for you.

[@LorenasChesed1beads]

@Affordable Jewellery Supplies Hi you're right I worried it might cut the elastic. Is there another way to hide the Knott if I don't have a big bead? Beadalon makes elastic cord crimps. I suppose that would be enough. Thank you. I respect your expertise. I am new at designing. I watch many of you who I consider experts. Always learning new techniques from you. Thank you kindly

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@LorenasChesed1beads absolutely, you could put a crimp cover over the knot. I actually used one in my latest tutorial which you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqLEfGSerr9qn8k

[@paulinconner5203]

Hello and thank you for teaching us all this different ways of making jewelry 🌸 I have a request,if you can give a tutorial on how to put wire on stones making them as a pendant . Well thank you 🙏 again and I will be looking forward for your answer.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Paulin, thank you for your kind words. Do you mean a stone with a hole where you use a bail, or do you mean a wire wrapped pendant or cabochon where there is no hole? Different techniques are used for each of these.

[@paulinconner5203]

@@The_Stylish_Maker Thank you for your reply 🥰 so the one I woul like to learn is the wrapped stones with no drill hole and to be able to wear them as a pendant ,and if the three are different techniques maybe latter you can teach all of them if you have the time, and again thank you kindly 🙏,😊 and I will be looking forward for your answer or teaching ,

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Paulin, that's not a technique I use often as I'm actually not very good at it - I need to practice more! You might want to check out Oxana Crafts. I think she does amazing work. I will keep working on it and try and bring you something like that at some point. Thank you. www.youtube.com/@OxanaCrafts

[@belleboucles3646]

Fantastic, will save this for reference.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's great. Glad you found it useful. Thank you for watching.

[@jayapriyanatarajan8703]

Hello, I am just a beginner in making jewellery and your videos are very helpful for me . Thank you

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. I'm glad that you are enjoying my videos and finding them useful.

[@cforsterichikawa5638]

These are really well made and helpful videos. I’m getting into jewelry making and these are so helpful

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you are enjoying my videos. I do strive to make them good quality so it's easy for you to follow along. :)

[@marilynking6535]

Your one of the best teachers 😊

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Aw, you are too kind. Thank you so much, Marilyn.

[@jgale-yz9hv]

Excellent instructions!!!! 2 fails on my part: (1) did not stretch cord & (2) used one cord...they didn't break but there were gaps so I gave up completely until now meeting you. Thank you for the time & patience in making this video & making the bracelet at the end. Actually the beginning with the giant cord was very helpful👍👍 (dummy me, i forgot you have a shop, can I shop!?!)

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Josie, yes, you can absolutely shop. It's very important to pre-stretch the elastic - it makes a huge difference. Glad you enjoyed the giant demonstration of the knot. Others have complained that they didn't like it but most do. www.affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/

[@palmastewart2389]

Great tutorial! Thx so much.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@lovaankrom1104]

You're an awesome teacher. Thank you for your videos

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Oh, thank you so much.

[@DebJonesWriter]

Thanks!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Deb for the super thanks. I really appreciate that.

[@lianefehrle9921]

Thank you for telling me about this video.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cathyellington7599]

Thank you for the great demonstration. That has always been a problem of mine following directions from a book but you did it so big and bold. Loved the big cord. Thanks

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Cathy. I'm pleased you found it useful.

[@B3Kusa]

Thanks for sharing your experience. You're very helpful and appreciated ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much. I'm so pleased that you could this one useful.

[@charisse-dp4iw]

Excellent tutorial!! You always keep us in mind. Thank you Carol

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Charisse. I’m surprised that you hadn’t already watched this one.

[@switahashimi5681]

Amazing work ❤thank you ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Swita.

[@christinarexroad8174]

Is the knot through the beads after the 2nd bead or back where you made the knot to tie the 2sides of bracelet together?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

The knot is in the same place where you loop the ends through. You just thread the ends through, split them, thread them through the centre of the bracelet and then tie them in the same place. I hope that helps.

[@Phil.Munda139]

I counted them out after fitting a few. Now I know how mamy 6mm n 8mm will fit men n women. A TIP , the base of the fingers circumference is the wrist size, makes it easy to check before knotting.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. That's a good tip.

[@michelel3372]

very helpful, thank you!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@CASHayward]

I LLLOOOOVVVVEEEE this! THANK YOU! I've just found your channel and your ideas/ designs are amazing! Can't believe I've not seen this channel before! Anyhow, I was wondering - what's the name of the elastic you are using? All of the elastic I've seen/ found here in the states are clear or white and dismally THIN! Mahalo & Aloha!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Aloha! I'm glad you joined me. The elastic is actually some that I have had for ages and doesn't have any branding on it. I'm sorry, that's not particularly helpful. I did find these two online which looks like what I'm using. This Powercord is 0.8mm so could be too thick - www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h201702bs I think this one is the actual one that I'm using - it's only 0.5mm -www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h201930bs The I hope that helps.

[@Mustangs73]

Very thoughtful tutorial

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Cathleen.

[@mizzithorpe1079]

You’ve done sooo well your jewellery is beautiful, love watching your videos I’ve learned a lot from you thank you very much god bless

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Oh, thank you so much Mizzi. I'm so pleased that you're finding the videos helpful.

[@Baammaprasunambha-ds3lb]

l am from lNDIA U r explaing very clearly mam

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you. I'm glad you could understand me.

[@dorothyshaw-herbert4934]

I only just came upon your KZbin. Thank you for this and all the tips you shared. What size elastic do you use. I find the .8 that I use is thick and the knits don’t go through the beads easily.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Dorothy. I generally used a size 0.6mm elastic.

[@Luan-sm8bu]

Thank you so much!! Such a great tutorial 🎉

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are very welcome, Luan. Thank you.

[@m.a7811]

How about to make bracelets with clay beads? Will that 0.6 elastic wire string will still work and will the knot be visible? Thanks! I love you video ❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

It really depends on the size of the beads and the size of the hole. Use as thicker elastic as you can fit through the holes.

[@SandraMcGeorge-d3q]

I love your video! What type of elastic are you using? I was sold a clear stretch cord, Stretch Magic, I think, and it is not conducive to small knots. Thank you!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Sanda, normally I would use a clear stretch elastic like the one I've linked below. In this video I used the same one in black so that you could see it. Is the elastic you have very thick? Sometimes, if the elastic is too thick it can be hard to tie. I would only ever go up to a 1mm elastic as I feel that's about the maximum before your knots start coming undone. Thanks for asking the question. I should have covered that. www.affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/products/elastic-wire-0-6mm-1mm

[@SandraMcGeorge-d3q]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful!

[@donitafichter8298]

I love the necklace that you are wearing!! But you have a lovely neck and I have the dreaded Turkey neck and can’t wear anything drawing attention to that area….maybe I could make something similar but longer? Wonder what that would look like?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Donita. I often wear this necklace over a turtleneck. I have a little extender chain with the same toggle clasp so that I can wear it different lengths. You can find the tutorial here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXralJ1qa6iIfa8si=4WdYCqymPQssOOOE

[@Xiahki6038]

Thank you so much!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You are very welcome. Thank you.

[@texasgina]

Thank You ❤️

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You’re welcome 😊

[@CharisseHodges]

Love the bracelet and the lesson!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Charisse. This bracelet is one I wear all the time.

[@rosamarthagarrido34]

Excelente! Gracias🇲🇽

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Eres muy bienvenida.

[@joanmackie1735]

If you don’t have a big eye or a collapsible needle, try just tying a loop of strong thread through an ordinary needle and through the loop of the stretch thread. Pull the needle through your beads and the beading thread will follow.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's a great tip, Joan. Thank you.

[@shelleywhalen9201]

Thank you so much for sharing hugs Shelley ❤❤❤

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Shelley.

[@JaneThomas58]

Another excellent video, Carol. I’ve never seen this knotting version and will use it going forward. Love your necklace too!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much Jane. I really appreciate your ongoing support. I was wearing the bohemian necklace which I created here if you would like to watch it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXralJ1qa6iIfa8

[@JaneThomas58]

@@The_Stylish_Maker yes I’ll watch it! In your newsletter you call your sale Waintani or something like that. What does it mean?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Jane, Waitangi (said why- tang-e) is a place in New Zealand where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed. On 6 February we commemorate the signing of this treaty between Maori and European. If you are interested, you can find information here: nzhistory.govt.nz/politics/treaty-of-waitangi

[@lesliecadby3411]

Great tutorial! Thank you! But I have one question, what type of elastic do you use?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Leslie, great question, thank you. I usually use either a 0.6mm or 1mm clear elastic. For demonstration purposes I used a black one here.

[@lesliecadby3411]

@@The_Stylish_Maker I usually use Stretch Magic, I was wondering what the brand name of the black elastic you used. I think the type I use is thicker and the knot would be too big to get into the bead hole to hide. Then I would need a large holed bead to hide the knot. I would like to try the brand of elastic you used.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@lesliecadby3411 I don't have a brand name as this one was an old one from before I bought the shop. You could try this one from Firemountain Gems. www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h201930bs

[@funkchenohneanton4270]

I visit you often and you always have such great pendants on your chains. Where are they from????? I would really like to order it!!!!! 💕

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi, I always leave links to everything I use and the jewellery I'm wearing in the description box. The tutorial for the necklace I'm wearing in this video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXralJ1qa6iIfa8

[@funkchenohneanton4270]

@@The_Stylish_Maker , I'm trying to order but it says you don't ship internationally at the moment!??

[@funkchenohneanton4270]

I did it now, hopefully you will send it to the other side of our beautiful Planet. Hood night so long...:)

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@funkchenohneanton4270 Hi, I saw your order come through. Can you please tell me where on our website you saw that so we can fix it. We can't find it. Thank you. Your parcel has been collected so hopefully will be with you in the next 10 days or so. Thank you.

[@funkchenohneanton4270]

@@The_Stylish_Maker , thank you so much. I hope to get it in 2 month. That is the timelaps from China normale. We will See 😀, that information comes just bevore the payoutbutton. Greatings down under 🙂

[@mmhope9411]

Do you have a video for tying a knot with a single piece of string?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Do you mean a single piece of elastic? You could try this very old video that I made. It's not the greatest but it does use a different technique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6fbl4eGitSko80

[@victoriajohnson3241]

I love your necklace, can you please tell me which stretch cord are you using and where I can purchase it. I love your video this is the first time I've seen them hope to see many more

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Victoria, if you would like to make my necklace you can see that tutorial here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXralJ1qa6iIfa8 I used a 0.6mm stretch elastic in this tutorial. I have used a 1mm in the past but I feel that it's easier to use the thinner one so that it can go through the beads more easily. Otherwise, you need to choose beads with larger holes.

[@joyceloszewski7042]

Can you tell me the best elastic to buy for stretch bracelets that won’t break easily?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Great question. I use this one most often. amzn.to/4eZ0e5d

[@joyceloszewski7042]

Thank you so much i am new at this and have learned so much from you . Beautiful work you do!!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@joyceloszewski7042 Thank you so much, Joyce.

[@brendacarver-brown9983]

Hello Carol, my question to you is...once you've threaded the beads and your needle 🪡 has the thread through it, how do you take the needle off without undoing the whole thing?? 😮

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

You thread both ends of the elastic through the needle - the needle doesn't go inside the loop. If you don this, you can easily take your needle off. If you watch this one, you will see what I mean. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap-WnJWtiahnotE

[@Good_Karma28]

May I know what type of stretch cord are you using? Mine always comes out with a big knot even tying it twice only hence making it difficult to hide the big knot.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Sure! The elastic I always use to make stretch bracelets (when I'm not demonstrating with hot pink) is this one in a 0.6mm size. amzn.to/3XIrf4W

[@bonnieschmelz6650]

What size elastic are you using, and what is the bead hole diameter?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Bonnie, thanks for the question. I think the elastic that I used is a 0.6mm. Those Crystal Vega beads have a 1mm hole.

[@rachelsykes4931]

Has you elastic ever snapped? Im looking for a good quality elastic for seed beads.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Rachel, I have not had elastic snap using this method.

[@ofizazs8960]

what a brilliant idea....i think its a macrame knot

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Yes, it's kind of like that but not quite. It works wonderfully though. Thank you.

[@Cynthia-sunshine]

Thanks for the tips, but I just tried using the fold over, double strand method and I couldn't get the thread through the tila beads and while trying to work them through, I broke 2 big eye needles! How do you get it to work? I'm using the elastic thread that looks like dental floss (its flat). Any help with this would be appreciated because I only have 1 needle left! Thanks for sharing with us newbies, your tutorials are detailed and helpful!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi C K, it can be a struggle and I've broken many needles doing this too. If you can pull the needle through with your pliers, making sure that there's no stress on the point where the needle splits, that helps. You can still use your big eye needle even if it's split, just turn it the other way so you're using the end that's still together. You could try another type of elastic. The black one I used in the video is flat but I often use the clear one (not in videos) which is round and a bit smoother which can go through. Sometimes, you just can't use this technique for beads with small holes as the elastic and needle just won't go through as many times as you need it to. If that's the case, you can use your split big eye needles and thread it onto the loop, rather than threading the loop through the needle so you're only putting 2 strands through the bead. I hope that makes sense. If not, email me and I'll see if I can seen you a picture of what I mean. [e-mail].

[@shicadelic]

Knot starts at 3:48

[@maggieb3851]

I have a question about wearing your gemstone elastic bracelet on your right wrist and not on your left? Is there a reason for it? I find that because I am right handed, they sometimes get in my way, so I usually wear them on my left.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Maggie, thank you for your question. No particular reason except that I usually wear them on my right wrist. I used to wear a watch on my left (until I became allergic) so that could be why. I do find that if the bracelet is not tight enough, it does annoy me. These stretchy bracelets are OK but if I was wearing a memory wire bracelet to do my work (especially typing), I would probably take it off some time during the day as it would annoy me. I hope that helps.

[@bevdowdy9483]

Hi can you please tell me how to get the measuring correct to make the stretch bracelets because I always make them way too small.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Bev, that's a great question - I always used to make mine too small too. I do talk about this in the video at about 8 minutes in but here's what I said in a nutshell. Measure around your wrist with a tape measure. Add approximately 1-2cm depending on how much room you want to give yourself. Usually if I'm using a 6-8mm bead and a 3mm bead, I just add one of each so that it gives me a little wiggle room. I hope that helps. Carol

[@bevdowdy9483]

@@The_Stylish_Maker ❤️ Hi Carol thank you for helping me with my question. How would you go about making different sizes if you were going to be at an event? So you can have sizes for kids and adults with big wrists? I also want to make some with seed beads. I don't have anyone to practice on so that makes it a little bit harder for me. If you ever do a video making the stretch bracelets using seed beads would be awesome 👍

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

The Beadsmith Bead Design Board that we sell has multiple sizes on it so you can make different size bracelets. I haven't made a seed bead stretch bracelet but it's just like making any other bracelet - just feed the beads on and tie the knot in the same way.

[@bevdowdy9483]

@@The_Stylish_Maker Hi Carol thank you. I will have to get the bead board for the bracelets actually I think I will be getting 2 my granddaughter Ella is 7 and she loves stretch bracelets and I asked her if she wanted to learn how to make them and she is so excited. What type of stretch cord should I have my son charlie purchase because he lives in Texas and I am in north Dakota? I'm going to also share your video so Ella and Charlie can do this together.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@bevdowdy9483 you can purchase your stretch cord online from us but if that seems too much, he just needs to buy some bracelet elastic that is less than 1mm in diameter. That's what I have found works the best. If you take a look at the bracelet board using the link below you will see the sizes. Click the image and it will enlarge. www.affordablejewellerysupplies.co.nz/products/bracelet-and-anklet-bead-design-board-35mm-x-27mm?

[@KimberlyAnnMaria]

I don't see a link for your website for buying supplied... Can you please provide a link? Thanks!! ---Just found te link, never mind--- Thanks, again!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Kimberly, thanks for that. Glad you found it.

[@christinewittmann1806]

What size coed do you use? I use 1 mm and can’t get more than one pass through beads

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Christine, in this video I'm using 0.6mm elastic but in the past I have used 1mm as well. It really depends on the size of the holes in the beads that you're using. If you're using gemstones, you can use a bead reamer to make the holes in the beads larger as well.

[@kaykrause4469]

What size elastic are you using?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Kay, in this one I am using a 0.6mm elastic.

[@fayeennis6867]

Do you use a specific mm cord

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you for your question, Faye. I usually use between a 0.6mm and 1mm elastic for my stretch bracelets.

[@barbra429]

How did you make it a double strand?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

That's a great question. Thank you. You can see how I do it with this triple strand stretch bracelet I made. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5LPYpyofsmjqM0si=UlUIrIt2UxI7RvCs

[@ALT-vz3jn]

What is the technique when you’re stringing smaller beads and you can’t get the cord twice in the hole? I prefer bracelets with small beads. TY

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi, you would then use a surgeon's knot and some glue. You can see that technique here (sorry about the quality - it was when I first started) kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6fbl4eGitSko80. Alternatively, you could use a thinner stretch elastic. I hope that helps.

[@lauramarie7172]

what thickness of stretchy cord is this?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

I usually use 0.6mm stretch cord.

[@lindahansen9413]

💗💗thank you so much💜🌸💜That brachelet is realy pretty💗💗 ☮️💜🕯 PEACE ☮️ LOVE 💜 LIGHT🕯💜☮️ And lots of JOY 🌸🦋to you 🤲🏼💜💗🌸💕💜💗🌸💕💜💗🌸

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much, Linda. I really appreciate your kind words and the peace, love, light and joy that you sent me.

[@niks8521]

Ok! I got lost just when it was time to put on the beads. I know its too thick to put the beads on, but still.....i needed to see that part...😢

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Did you watch until the end when I made a bracelet? I did show how to put the beads on and tie it with the real elastic.

[@pninaosguthorpe]

Nice tutorial, however the link to materials, instructions, patterns isnt working.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you so much for letting me know. I've fixed it now.

[@MonsysCreations]

Why do you use so much extra elastic?

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

I probably used more for demonstration purposes as it's easier to show when you aren't dealing with tiny ends. If you can get away with less, then go for it.

[@DebJonesWriter]

I’ll be referring back to this video again and again until I get the technique down pat. When determining how long to make a bracelet, we have to take into consideration the size of the beads used. Larger beads diminish the inside diameter of the bracelet.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Deb, thank you. Yes, that's exactly why I said to give yourself lots of length to work with. I'm so pleased you are enjoying this. I've never had one break so I wanted to share.

[@janethenderson6389]

I tried this knot. It was way too big and wouldn't go into the hole of the bead. Undid it all did half the knots, then glue it went into the bead perfect.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

I'm sorry it didn't work for you Jane. I try to make my knots lie down along the elastic so that they sit nice and close and will go through the beads. If you're using beads with particularly small holes though, I can imagine that would still be difficult. I just don't like using glue because the bead then gets stuck and can't move around on the elastic. Do whatever works for you.

[@kerriefearby9542]

I use two surgion knots which never come undone

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you Kerrie. If that works for you, go for it. I've just found that this works better for me. :)

[@1wildwackywoman]

@@kerriefearby9542 Yes, surgeon knots are less bulky, and easier 👍🏽

[@LynnVandenberg-l2y]

10 knots for an elastic bracelet???

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

I'm sorry I don't know what you mean by 10 knots. I only tied it 6 times which is a good amount to keep everything secure and not too bulky so it won't pop inside the beads. Thanks for watching.

[@LynnVandenberg-l2y]

Thank you- I think you are a good teacher- I hope you can do a slo-mo video of these knots because I had a hard time figuring out what you were doing and the drawings on the side did not help.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

@@LynnVandenberg-l2y If you go to the settings (cog) you can choose the playback speed. That way you can slow me down.

[@SM-wc7vl]

Thanks but it would be much more clear if you had beads on the cord and went at faster pace.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Thank you for your feedback. That is why I actually made a bracelet at the ends so you could see how it all went together.

[@SilverCottage]

I do not find it helpful to see a demonstration using materials and sizes much different than what i will be working with. I am sorry, but this video is a pass for me.

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Hi Silver, thank you for your feedback. I totally get it which is why at the end of the video I made a bracelet using the same technique with black elastic. I've done heaps of other tutorials demonstrating this technique but I've had lots of people tell me that it's hard to see what I'm doing with the elastic which is why I did this on a giant scale. Appreciate your honesty and hope that it won't put you off watching my other tutorials.

[@adriennedentith7470]

Thanks!

[@The_Stylish_Maker]

Oh wow! Thank you Adrienne. Have you ever considered joining my membership. Here's the link if you are interested. stylemakersnetwork.com/