How To Make A Floating Bead Necklace

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How To Make A Floating Bead Necklace
by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil
Running With Sisters
Faceted crystals make this necklace really sparkle. And the “floating” effect is so easy to create! We have a complete video tutorial to show you how to make your Floating Bead Necklace. We’ll show you how weave the wires through the beads to create the floating effect. And we’ll show you how to finish the ends and put on a clasp.
MATERIALS
9 faceted rondelles, blue AB and green AB, 5mm x 12mm (“AB” is a shiny, iridescent finish on beads. It stands for Aurora Borealis.)
10 faceted rondelles, green AB, 4mm x 6mm
20 brushed silver ball beads, 3mm
1 lobster clasp, silver-plate or silver color
2 clamshell bead tips, silver-plate or silver color
2 crimp beads, 2mm, silver-plate or silver color
2 jump rings, silver-plate or silver color
Bead stringing wire, 19-strand, silver color
Bead stringing glue
Masking tape
TOOLS
Chain-nose pliers
Round-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Tape measure
This necklace is an easy one to make as a gift. We like that it doesn’t require a lot of beads, so you can actually choose more expensive beads. And it goes together fast! Let us know if you make one and what beads you chose. We love hearing from you!
Happy Crafting!
Jennifer & Kitty
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[@user-lr2ws3bl4t]

Dear ladies , thank you so much for this tutorial. After I saw your video, I bought the stones and all the instruments need it , and today I made for the first time a necklace. I love it!!! I will definitely make some for my friends for Christmas. Thank you so much!!! You are amazing teachers!! You made it so easy, even for someone like me, trying for first time.🙂 😘

[@lindabaumunk6916]

I’ve bought supplies but haven’t made anything yet. This is a great tutorial and since it doesn’t take skill it should be perfect for me. Thanks 🌸

[@TheONeilSisters]

This is a great one to try! You will love it! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@nikolabailey1837]

Rewatched your video again for the tenth plus times and I still enjoyed it, you do make me smile and I have made my own floating necklaces and still wear them, I have had comments about them and have told whoever who has asked where I saw the video about them. (The O'Neil Sisters) on youtube. Thank you again x

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Nikola, Thanks so much for the kind words! We are so happy you are happy with your floating necklaces! We have more projects like this on our blog if you want to check it out: RunningWithSisters.com Cheers! Jennifer & Kitty

[@melissakraus9838]

I love not having to go thru the beads twice to wrap them! Love this video thank you ladies!! 💖💖

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Melissa! J&K

[@virginiasblendorio5731]

Two beautiful gals making beautiful jewelry. Thank you for the instructional, easy to follow tutorials.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much Virginia!! J&K

[@merrillmlipowsky137]

Thanks for teaching me a new trick. I always wondered how to make a floating necklace.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! So glad we could help! J&K

[@sengasengana]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I watched it yesterday evening and today I already made three neclaces, one bracelett and a pair of earrings. So easy and beautiful.

[@TheONeilSisters]

We love hearing that! Thanks for sharing! J&K

[@mrsj9548]

This is the best jewelry making video iv seen 😊. Thank you so much for sharing this video 👍

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much!! J&K

[@viviandibrell849]

I just happened upon this video and I am thrilled to see this cute easy technique. I have been trying to figure out how to do a similar look but was using a crimp bead on each side of each bead on two separate strands. Then the silver crimps tarnished and turned black! Not what I expected. 😒 This is a much better design. Thank you!! 😍

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! We love how easy this one is to make, but it looks so good! Thanks for watching! J&K

[@gracielahana1484]

Thank you so much for sharing this video on the floating necklace. Been wanting to make one for years, never new that is was this easy. Very insightful teaching

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@karenmurphy7066]

😊❤ Thank you for sharing! ❤😊

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you for watching! Jennifer & Kitty

[@pamelapoirier2464]

I hadn't done a floating bead necklace before but I followed your very clear instructions and it turned out beautifully, thank you!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! Thanks for letting us know! J&K

[@tallerdeluz]

Beautiful and gorgeous necklace! I ♥ it

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!! J&K

[@lyndahudson5287]

Wow 7 years ago but that's fine I found you and a new idea Thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

We have newer videos too. Glad you found us! Jennifer & Kitty

[@mariacristinaparker330]

I love this necklace 😍 and the technique is so easy 🙂 Thank you beautiful ladies !!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Cristina! J&K

[@ralphalexander9557]

I love this project! Thank you.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! Fun to make and wear! Jennifer & Kitty

[@madellablassingame2359]

I'm so thankful for your well demonstrated and explained tutorials. Madella

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much Madella! J&K

[@jenniferwilliams3202]

Really lovely , especially appreciate that you show the times when a bead or item falls , small things like that are real and silly , makes the video relatable for me anyways !

[@TheONeilSisters]

Lol! It's not real jewelry-making if there aren't beads rolling all over the place!

[@judyanne3563]

Very genius!!! I thought crimp beads had to be used. I was so wrong! I REALLY like this!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Judy Anne!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 For being thrall and explaining!!! Some of us (me) need it !!! Lol

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are welcome! :) J&K

[@Lu.G.]

Love it! It's easy enough for a beginner, like me. Thanks for sharing. ♥

[@TheONeilSisters]

+Lu G Thanks for watching!

[@exjwninja4423]

My daughter and I made these beautiful necklaces. Thanks for sharing!

[@TheONeilSisters]

That's wonderful! How fun! J&K

[@devonniewalker2675]

Gorgeous, thank you for the video I am a novice jewelry maker and I love learning new things

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching DeVonnie! J&K

[@lilychan9833]

Lovely ladies, lovely necklace! Thank you for inspiration 😇

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much Lily! J&K

[@lindaw505]

This is a lovely, simple project. Thanks for a great tutorial :)

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much!

[@edithkurashige1483]

Wow !!!!! thanks so much for this 5 Stars class.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Wow thank you Edith!! Jennifer & Kitty

[@nikolabailey2129]

As always a great video which was easy to follow. Great Idea for a present for my mum this year which I know she will love as not made her anything like that before. Thank you, Ladies, and looking as lovely as ever x

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank so much Nikola!! We hope your mum loves them! J&K

[@LisaParisLohan]

Hi ladies, just wanted to thank you for this awesome video. Love your style, you make this look effortless and easygoing. Super thorough and helpful. Thanks!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!! J&K

[@darleneemerson667]

I love this project, thank you for showing this one!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Darlene! We love it too. So easy to make and wear! J&K

[@blancaalvarez4437]

Thank you I love your work.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Blanca!

[@susanmahaffey2356]

I love this necklace! Am inspired to make one!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you like it Susan! It's super wearable! Here's the step by step how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-floating-bead-necklace/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@vanessachallis2159]

I know that this is an old video but I am so pleased to have found it! Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial and I can’t wait to try it! 💕

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you found it and want to try it! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@sconniry]

Delightful! Thank you ladies!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!

[@mariethompson4595]

Enjoyed tutorial very much - your instructions were very clear thank you - now to follow them!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Marie!

[@susananderson1071]

Thank You!

[@SantaFeLady]

This is an absolutely wonderful tutorial! I have made 5 of these necklaces now, in all different kinds of color combinations, each one is just beautiful! Thank you for this great video. One note...I bought the EXACT wire you are using and didn't have any crimp beads small enough for the ends....so I improvised and knotted the two ends twice and slipped the knot inside the clam shell, a dab of glue and PRESTO! It works GREAT! The wire is so nice and soft and pliable and it's super easy to make a knot with it at the end!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for the kind words. So glad you are having success making this necklace. We love it. So wearable!! And glad you found a solution to the crimp bead problem. You can buy all sizes of crimp beads online if you are having trouble finding small ones at your local shops. Again thanks!! You made our day! J&K

[@SantaFeLady]

You're welcome...thanks for all of your great tutorials!!! I have since bought the proper crimp beads, but found the knot to work great also!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great to know!

[@deewhobewatty9003]

Excellent tutorial, so easy to follow. Thank you. ❤️

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay!

[@barbbarbie826]

Great tutorial! At last, a project that I can actually do quickly. Still a beginner but the floating necklace is something I could complete. You're wonderful teachers. Thank you. Going to watch more of your videos!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much Barb!! J&K

[@pamelazevallos720]

its awsome necklace....thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Pam!

[@5546anilgopinath]

Again awesome necklace. Thank u

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching!

[@dorisbarnes5527]

I love it. Thanks for sharing. Your instructions were very clear. I'll be making one of these. I liked and subscribed. Have a great day.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! Thanks Doris!!

[@jeffreywaterhouse6002]

Well done!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!

[@poornimasivakumar5995]

Wow really superb... Simple and excellent project... Thanks for sharing😎

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@MorbidMedora]

Marvelous tutorial! Such fun to follow and hear your voices, thanks for sharing!!! :D

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much Meddie! J&K

[@marielafortune2594]

Gread Job that's so pretty

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Marie! J&K

[@tjharshbarger4862]

Great video!! I'm gonna start on one now. Thanks girls, keep it up

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you like it! Fun to make! J&K

[@nefertitikmb4091]

OMG!...soooooooo Gorgeous and thank you for sharing the Technique!..I can't wait to make one of my own!...I can see it in my Creative Eye right now!.... :)

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much!! J&K

[@d30aleenadasmahapatra42]

Very informative thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks!! J&K

[@jazzyjewels2034]

Thank you it was very clear tutorial and well filmed 🥰🙏

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much for watching and for the kind words! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@flyingsquirrel5213]

Thank you for this video! I'm a beginner - just gave this technique a try to play and experiment with some stringing wires (which were each different thicknesses). The little samples came out rather nice.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! So glad you like it and that your samples turned out nice! Let us know if you have any questions. Jennifer & Kitty

[@rucitukana5375]

Im enjoying your tutorial! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Ruci!

[@usrinivas5538]

Awesome video. Interesting with a lot of information.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Glad it was helpful Nivas! J&K

[@liamontesoliden6331]

Me encanto lo haré muchas gracias .

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@ruthmercado6148]

Thanks for the video

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@tjharshbarger4862]

Great tutorial, thanks for sharing. TJ

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching! J&K

[@saraginorio]

Love you both , thsnk you

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw you're sweet! Thanks! Jennifer & Kitty

[@elviravargas9031]

Hermosooooo!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!! J&K

[@psychedelicpython]

A couple of years ago I bought 2 HUGE Rubbermaid totes full of beads along with another BIG box of beads (with accessories, but no tools) from a friends apartment manager because the previous owner of the beads passed away. I paid about $145.00 for tons of beads, and sold some seed beads to a neighbor. I’m going to try to make some of these necklaces for Christmas presents, but make them about 22” long. Nice video!

[@TheONeilSisters]

What a fun thing to buy! Must be a blast to go through all those beads! J&K

[@psychedelicpython]

The O'Neil Sisters I’m having a blast going through them. 😊

[@vivienrhodes4248]

Thanks good tips

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Vivien! J&K

[@barbararivera2380]

Thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are welcome! J&K

[@dollysheweil8175]

Thank you so much

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching Dolly! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@LoidaTualla]

I like it, so beautiful 😊

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@wendyflores8551]

me encanta

[@TheONeilSisters]

+Wendy Flores Gracias!

[@juliebergacker5680]

Awesome👍

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Julie!

[@vcalibur1]

This is easy. Thanks.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes it is! Thanks so much! J&K

[@updownstate]

after looking at my fishing line i think the beading line would be best for me. fishing line is difficult to work with and on the necklace shown here the small shine of wire is integral to the look of the piece. i'm going to make this for myself. ty for posting.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Glad we could help Diane!

[@mamathaennikapati8721]

Thanks

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you!! J&K

[@loriorme1779]

I made your floating necklace its pretty! Thanks.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Wonderful!

[@loriorme1779]

I made a Christmas one with green and red beads. I also have made a cracked gray marble and dark blue one.

[@loriorme1779]

Thank you again for the wonderful tutorial!

[@carmenanderson1098]

What astounds me is that you close the clam shell loop and then open the jump ring and put it into the clam shell loop and close it. I DO NOT CLOSE THE CLAM SHELL LOOP AND OPEN THE JUMP RING. DON'T BOTHER WITH OPENING THE JUMP RING. JUST PUT THE JUMP RING INTO THE CLAM SHELL LOOP AND THEN CLOSE THE LOOP. THIS WAY YOU ARE ASSURED THAT THE JUMP RING IS AS INTACT AND AS IT CAME FROM THE PACKAGE. (I do plan to make this Floating Bead necklace using real gemstone beads and I thank you for sharing and giving us the demonstration)

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes, it is a redundant way to do it. We show how to do it that way in case someone has the type of clamshell bead tip that has a closed loop on it. Then you need to open the jump ring to attach it. We think this would look lovely with real gemstones! J&K

[@BethBArtz]

I've had so much fun making a couple of these. Thank you so much. I'm sure there will be more. On to try your 3 in one bracelet.

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you are having fun! And thank for letting us know! J&K

[@creativedesignsbyapeealing2380]

Great teachers

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much!! J&K

[@catherinearnott4903]

Fantastic. Thank you so much. X

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Catherine!

[@ebsmites7544]

thanks very much for showing this i'm in the process of making a string of colored pearls for a friend of mine and this might be just the thing i'm looking for. it wont take up as many beads and will look twice a better with fishing line cause its just about invisible. edit: just waiting for all my supplies to arrive that ive ordered online

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sounds wonderful!

[@francesmartinez1576]

Very nice, thank you for the tutorial, look forward to many more, New subscriber

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much Frances! J&K

[@Chrisc1995]

Aloha 🌈 I don't bead but I am glad to find your channel. It is satisfying watching your tutorial. It's sort of therapeutic. Thank you. May I please request one thing? Could you possibly get your focus with the camera closer to the work? I have very poor vision and everything are so tiny. Mahalo to both of you. You're both just as beautiful as this necklace 😘 Stay safe and sending you warm ALOHA ❤️🌈

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you are enjoying the videos. Sorry we didn't get closer with the camera. We have some newer videos which have very close detailed side shots. Here's our latest video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5XapnqjpaqKn6M Also, we have close up step photos on our blog for a lot of our tutorial videos. Check it out at RunningWithSisters.com Stay safe! Aloha! J&K

[@arlynelauro9872]

Nice easy necklace that turns out very nice. I would love to see a video on how to use the bead board you have in this video. How to get the different sizes.

[@TheONeilSisters]

We have a video for the bead board! Here it is on our blog along with a necklace tutorial runningwithsisters.com/introduction-to-bead-stringing/ J&K

[@rosewoy510]

I'm wondering why you don't slip the jump ring onto the clamshell BEFORE YOU CLOSE IT then you don't even have to open the jump ring? Excellent tutorial. Thank you.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Good eye, Rose. That is normally what we would do, but we wanted to show how to open and close the jump ring in case someone buys a clamshell bead tip with a closed loop. Thanks for the kind words!

[@donnaarnold5768]

Thank you for sharing your talents! I have a question... Do you close the loop on the clamshell before or after closing the clamshell... I was taught after in a beading class.... Maybe I misunderstood??? Thank you wonderful sisters!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Donna, Great question. We think it probably doesn't matter. Do it however works best for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting! J&K

[@cherylarruda5928]

Donna Arnold ccvvcccvcbicones and seed needs were do I find them

[@emhartung]

What size are the silver beads? ---Didn't think I would like this at first ... but especially after seeing the versatility in the pieces you are wearing, I am hooked!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Eli, Thea beads we used are 3mm silver ball beads. Glad you took a shine to it! J&K

[@deborahprkn]

Really lovely necklaces. Thank you for sharing. I think I may try making one of these. I am new to beading. Have most of the items apart from the folding ‘clamshell?’ parts. I will have to put my thinking cap on and improvise 🇬🇧❤️ new sub

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Debbie, Here's a link to show you what the clamshell bead tips look like: amzn.to/3hTKepl Or you could finish each end with a crimp bead and crimp cover as we did with this necklace: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-rainbow-necklace/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@deborahprkn]

@@TheONeilSisters Thank you very much for the link and the advice! ❤️🇬🇧

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are welcome! J&K

[@marcipruitt]

Love this!!! I just made this so quickly! But I was wondering if there’s a way to “hold the beads in place” better. Mine seem to all move down to the front. Still looks amazing though!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad you were able to make it quickly! If your beads are sliding around too much, maybe add more beads. Then they won't have room to move. Or try bigger beads. Hope that helps! J&K

[@BethBArtz]

@@TheONeilSisters Would making the tiny silver beads out of a crimp and cover help?

[@ronysantacruz7602]

Thank you is amazing video so well explained , I just have a question , you says is a 18" necklace but it looks longer than that? can I cut the wire to make it 18 or 20?, sorry for the question but Im very new in this. BTW Im using my husband account , Thank you again I love your work

[@TheONeilSisters]

You can make it any length you want. Try picking out a necklace you have in your collection that you know you like the length of and measure that. Hope that helps! J&K

[@ColorMeErin]

Hi! I love this Style! The finished Product is lovely! A few questions on Bead Sizes: 1. What Size did you use for the "Small Silver Brushed Round Beads" & 2. It LOOKED like you Crimped Small Crimp Beads on your way around the Necklace... What Size Crimp Beads did you use? Thank you so much!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great questions Erin! The small beads are 3mm. Here's a link to the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-floating-bead-necklace/ The small silver beads are not crimped throughout the necklace. They slide freely. Hope that helps! J&K

[@chillygirl613]

Hi ladies. I keep watching this video. I love it. My biggest challenge is what to charge for my work. I have tried to keep track of prices of individual items but my head just swam. What suggestions do you have??????

[@TheONeilSisters]

You could make a little spreadsheet with the costs of the materials in it. Then add them up for each piece. But we think even if the materials don't cost much and it didn't take you long, if it's a great design and well made, people will pay more for it. You could look at similar items on Etsy or in catalogs like Sundance and see what people will pay for something. If you use higher quality materials, like real silver and real gemstones, that adds to the perceived value and you can try charging more. We think people don't charge enough for their beautiful handmade jewelry! Start higher and see if people will pay it! J&K

[@joycea3290]

These is very beautiful could you do fall colors?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Absolutely. What a lovely idea!

[@leelou1981]

Great tutorial and looks so beautiful 😻 does this wire ever rust?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks! No we've never had any trouble with rust. Great question! Jennifer & Kitty

[@KathrynKay0651]

Always looks so easy when someone else is doing it. lol

[@TheONeilSisters]

It is easy! Try it! J&K

[@doreenwatson-read]

Love the details you share , I'm definitely a details person . I would love to see the video in 1080p as I can only choose 720p. I have a question about calm shell clasps . When ever I've per chased these things I've found the loop to be flimsy and I have no faith in its strength. I don't have the funds for silver which I assume is stronger. Any ideas ? I did think of trying to straighten the loop out to try and hammer it to harden it but the one time I tried it snapped of when I looped it back round again. So I'm done with ideas . Thank you in advance .

[@TheONeilSisters]

Sorry you can't see the video larger. It is shot in HD and should blow up as big as your screen. We have not had any trouble with the clamshell bead tips. Fire Mountain gems sells some that have a closed loop: www.firemountaingems.com/itemdetails/h20b4715fn Hope that helps. J&K

[@jayanthijaiaraman9324]

Thank you...this chain will make a perfect Xmas gift for my principal.....could u suggest earing set to go with it??

[@TheONeilSisters]

Nice! We think the Beaded Drop Earrings would go great! Just use beads to match the necklace. Here's our video for Beaded Drop Earrings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZCzZaGnrrx1oJo

[@debbieroberts6290]

Great design I learned about the "clamshell" closure Where do you buy these, don't think I have ever seen them at my head stores but also never knew I needed to look for them.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Debbie. We see them in the findings section with clasps and jump rings. Here's what they look like in a package: www.michaels.com/gold-clamshell-crimp-bead-covers-by-bead-landing/10443278.html#q=clamshell+bead+tips&start=1 Hope that helps! J&K

[@BethBArtz]

@@TheONeilSisters I don't know if it's just in Canada, but we call them "Charlottes". That might be helpful for finding them as well.

[@christinedutton3825]

Can I use the 7 strand bead stringing wire to make the necklace? If not, what can I use it for other then making bracelets?

[@TheONeilSisters]

You definitely can use 7-strand. It doesn't hang as "flowy," but we use 7-strand for necklaces all the time!

[@user-bm3bo9ov7z]

Do you need to keep track of which wires you put the med bead and the large beads on? Or alternate? Thanks!

[@TheONeilSisters]

No, you can just bead on either wire. Jennifer & Kitty

[@susananderson1071]

Do the large beads all go on the same single wire or do you rotate them?

[@TheONeilSisters]

+Susan Anderson Great question Susan! It doesn't really matter and it would be hard to tell anyway once you're in the process of making the necklace. Hope that helps! J&K

[@kellybryson7754]

I wish we could upload our finished pieces.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Oh we wish you could too! Maybe you could post it on your Facebook page or Flickr account and share the link? We'd love to see yours! J&K

[@marystephens9150]

Do you need to alternate the blue bead and green beads on the beading wire as you place them?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yes! That's exactly how we did it. J&K

[@mitzismith4944]

Tell me you would need to open jump ring when you can put it on the already clam shell??

[@TheONeilSisters]

Good catch, Mitzi. We show how to open and close the jump ring in case someone has a clam shell bead tip with a closed loop. We just want to make sure to show every step. :) Jennifer & Kitty

[@marlenejones6266]

So it does not matter which strand you use for the single strand bead as you string them on? Its so simple and im thinkin fishing line so they just look like beads are sitting around your neck

[@TheONeilSisters]

Fishing line would look lovely! Choose a strong gauge. And yes it doesn't matter which strand you use. J&K

[@gloriahelguera7867]

Por favor en español o subtitulado gracias x su linda atencion

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Gloria, We have subtitles on all our videos. Click on the CC button. They are in English however. Jennifer & Kitty

[@emilygoodner4528]

pot half of the clasp on first then pot the beads on

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Emily, We often bead in that order: clasp on one end, then beads, then clasp. But for the purposes of the how-to video, we find it better to show all the beading at once and then how to finish the ends. But you can do it either way! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@ritaknitsall4383]

Thank you for this wonderful video! PLEASE let me know from whom you are buying beads. I am totally new to this. Have zero supply and I am afraid to buy wrong beads. I am very limited in money, can't afford any mistakes. Hope for your reply. THANK YOU

[@TheONeilSisters]

We buy beads from lots of places, most with a budget in mind! Online you can find good deals on Amazon and Etsy. We also like FireMountainGems.com, ShipwreckBeads.com, and ArtBeads.com. We buy from bead shows and flea markets too. And we find really good deals (and use coupons) at Michaels, Joann, and Hobby Lobby. Hope that helps! J&K

[@ritaknitsall4383]

@@TheONeilSisters Thank you for your kind reply and wonderful DIY. Happy Beading!!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

You too! Happy Beading! J&K