Jewelry Making Tutorial: How To Make A Chan Luu Style Beaded Wrap Bracelet

[@ormsbyrobin]

Very carefully executed, you make it look so easy! You also should be a hand model lol! They are like watching ballet!

[@TheONeilSisters]

What a kind comment! Thank you! That is Jennifer doing the wonderful hand ballet! Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty

[@chelseaclerke3582]

What an absolutely beautiful bracelet, I have been thinking of doing an ombre bracelet and I just love that you started and ended with the clear crystal beads! You could also do one that slowly goes from orange to yellow to green to blue to purple to pink and put and maybe put a pride related charm on it or just leave as is! I really love how straightforward your instructions were, thank-you!❤

[@cathyphegley7414]

Excellent and precise tutorial. Thank you.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Cathy! Jennifer & Kitty

[@nohemiramos9836]

Hermoso su trabajo!!! Gracias por compartir !!! Saludos!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

¡Muchas gracias por las palabras amables! (Hope we said that right.) Cheers! Jennifer & Kitty

[@BeyondBellieBeads]

Your tutorial is very good. I learn something new, by creating the loop first than the finished end you attached the button. This was where I always struggled because I never had enough for the loop. Excellent video! Thank you for sharing.

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help! J&K

[@M0odyBlue]

Really pretty bracelet and a bit of a different technique in beginning and finishing%. Thanks for the video!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Sophia!

[@kariann226]

Hi there, I'm here comparing this technique to another one I found in a book. It is with 2 strands of the thread and you go through the bead from each side crossing them than thread goes under the leather on each side and pull the bead up taught. I think it's much easier and u don't need to use a needle. I tried your method after learning this way, and it's a lot smoother and faster and easier.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Kari Ann, Thanks for letting us know! Jennifer & Kitty

[@trishshuler8309]

Thank you for this very helpful tutorial

[@TheONeilSisters]

So glad we could help Trish! J&K

[@debbiecarolla7511]

Very good tutorial

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Debbie!

[@catchabear3140]

Really inspired to make this necklace ✨ 😍 💕. Thank you for your tutorial.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Yay! So glad you feel inspired! Here's the complete written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-wrap-bracelet/ Cheers, J&K

[@catchabear3140]

@@TheONeilSisters thank you 🤙

[@MrPolarisstar78]

This bracelet is beautiful. Thank you for making this tutorial :) Inspired.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much!! J&K

[@Leradelie]

Thank you for sharing this. The bracelet is beautiful. I made one as I watched you, with many pauses and some going back and looking. I missed something at the beginning and did not cut my cord long enough, but it was good practice, so, next time, hopefully, I will not make the same mistakes. Thank you again.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for watching and trying. We're sure your next one will be great! J&K

[@Suttonk2]

Fantastic video tutorial! Thank you. 😊

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks so much! J&K

[@alikc25]

Great bracelet.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Lily!

[@rhondamatlock9301]

Great job..... thank you

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Rhonda!

[@funkymonkey5747]

I bet this one looks great with blue denim!

[@TheONeilSisters]

It does!!

[@ciaomiciaciaomicia5330]

Wow!! That's simply wonderful! I can't wait to make it. Thanks so much for this clear and well-explained tutorial! :-) :-)

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you for the nice comment!!

[@daniellemisin4049]

Hi, I was referring to around 5:51 in the video, thanks!

[@TheONeilSisters]

OK we'll check! J&K

[@Lili4001]

Excelent explained,thank you!Beautiful!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Elena!

[@cathyxox3999]

I don't have any leather. But I do have one mmmm hemp cord for jewelry and macrame string for jewelry what do you think about those?

[@TheONeilSisters]

They seem like they would work. Give it a try! J&K

[@cathyxox3999]

@@TheONeilSisters tks

[@gerrybaldeschwiler1362]

Very nice tutorial, I came across this "formula" (do not recall where) for measuring leather cord you will need for any wrap bracelet. Measure your wrist +number of wraps you want (2 or 5) x 2 (cord which is doubled) + *4 to 6" (depending on closure)= amount of leather cord you will need. Example 7" (wrist) x 3 (wraps)= 21" x 2 (cord doubled)=42 "+ 5" extra Total leather cord (I round up) 48"/36"= 2 (1 1/3) yds of leather cord. *NOTE: Depends on size of button being used AND how you decide to finish the end of the bracelet-knots (more than one so it is adjustable); silk wrap; leather barrels (Tierra Cast and I AM NOT A SPOKESPERSON) etc. I have been beading for over 20 years and continue to learn and be inspired. I enjoy the process and appreciate all the bead sharing communities. Hope this is helpful and my math is correct! As with anything measure twice, cut once. P.S. Cord leftovers-depending on cord mm, I will use to silk wrap (I use leftover beading thread, or leather cord .5mm to 1mm) and I have made button closures one end attaches to button the other attaches to bracelet (looks like an S which is wrapped in the center leaving both ends open), leftovers work great as well especially for that one large hole bead you just had to have!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for sharing this great formula, Gerry! Super helpful!!

[@augustawallace3422]

wonderful!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks Augusta! J&K

[@daviddinwiddie597]

To ONeil Sisters I ordered 2 (two) 5 wrap bracelets with lapis lazuli beads from a woman in China, they cost $35.00 US each, that included shipping. it took about 30 days to arrive, and the beads are tiny seed beads. I was not happy but stuck with them. Your video has shown me how to do this my self in order to get what I wanted to begin with at a much more reasonable price. Thanks for the video😘

[@TheONeilSisters]

+David Dinwiddie Glad you found us! We're here if you have any questions while you're working on yours. Just leave us a comment!

[@daniellemisin4049]

Hi, I’m not sure if you will see this, I realize the video is a couple of years old. I absolutely love this and want to try, but had 2 questions. First, would this work using 7x5 crystal rondelle beads? Also in the video it says you are “going over” the right cord, but it looks like you are bringing the needle under it? And you aren’t piercing the cord, correct? Sorry for all the questions, I’ve never tried anything like this before! Thank you so much! Danielle from CA.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great questions Danielle! That size bead should work. Try it! At 5:51 in the video, the needle/thread go over the cord, then come back under the cord. So yes we are going over, then coming back under. Does that make sense? Correct that you do not pierce the cord with the needle. Set up your cords and beads and try it. It will make more sense when you are actually doing it. And if you have any other questions, we are here to help. Just leave another comment. Good luck! Jennifer & Kitty

[@daniellemisin4049]

The O'Neil Sisters Thank you so much!!!

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are so welcome!

[@janiscollier8571]

How do you calculate how much leather if you are making gifts and different wrist sizing?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question Janis. One easy trick is to use a tape measure. Wrap it around your wrist as many times as you need then note the length. Double the length for this style of bracelet and add 8" for the clasp. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-wrap-bracelet/ Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@chelseaclerke3582]

I just take my leather, fold it in half and wrap it around my wrist, then I add 4-6 inches for the loops and closures. If the beads are above 6mm I add on another 1-3 inches depending on how big the beads are. I know that my wrist is about 6 3/4 inches so I measure as I go to be safe I don't make it too big or small.

[@sunsiren8571]

Please tell us a great place to buy quality, but inexpensive beads and other supplies. I'm on very limited income and want to try and have some profit margin when making and hopefully selling jewelry. Thank you so very much for all your expertise and sharing!

[@TheONeilSisters]

We think online sources PandaHall.com and FireMountainGems.com are terrific! Have you checked those out? J&K

[@debsoutherland6009]

what size beads did u use can u use 8 or 10 m. size beads for this Thank u love the way u did this

[@TheONeilSisters]

+Deb Southerland Thanks Deb. We used 6mm, but it works with larger or smaller beads. We have a complete written how to on our blog at runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-wrap-bracelet/

[@jeaneanemiller7359]

Beautiful bracelet. What size were the crystals? 4mm?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We used 100 8mm round faceted crystal beads, but you can really use whatever size you'd like. You'll just need to add more beads if they are smaller than 8mm so the bracelet still wraps around your wrist four times. Hope yours turns out great!

[@elianalobos5755]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thank you so much! Jennifer & Kitty

[@lindy2164]

love it. Very well explained. I am going to take the "ingredients" with me on a cruise and give it a try.

[@TheONeilSisters]

We love crafting on cruises! We always take jewelry projects. Have fun! Jennifer & Kitty

[@alessandracassarino8418]

Where can you buy this stuf. I have been looking but cant find pretty beads

[@TheONeilSisters]

We find lots of pretty beads on FireMountainGems.com and Etsy. And Michaels, JoAnn, and Hobby Lobby have great choices too. At great prices! J&K

[@karenfavreau6268]

What did you do with the beading cord at the end where you added the button? All I could see was the leather cord being tied.

[@TheONeilSisters]

To secure the end, we went back through the last bead twice and tied off the thread with a double knot. Then we added a dab of glue to each thread knot in the bracelet and let them dry. We trimmed all the tails of thread. Then we removed the masking tape from the bottom of the clipboard. We took the 2 cords in one hand and tied a knot as close to the last bead as possible. We slid the shank button onto one cord, then tied both cords in another knot and trimmed the ends. Hope that helps! J&K

[@lizearl5296]

How do you keep your bracelet from twisting as you go?

[@TheONeilSisters]

If you thread it evenly, going from one side to the other, back and forth, it shouldn't twist. Sorry that's not more helpful. Maybe don't pull the thread too tight? J&K

[@cjr71389]

Thanks for this great tutorial! I've watched it a dozen times haha! What kind of glue do you use on the string?

[@TheONeilSisters]

We used GS Hypo glue. Here are the written instructions on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-wrap-bracelet/ Hope that helps! J&K

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

How do We put it on? I bought two but didn't know how to place it on My wrist?

[@TheONeilSisters]

Great question! Hold one end against the palm of your right hand with the same hand's fingers. With your left hand, take the other end of the bracelet and wrap it around your right wrist three or four times. Clasp the ends together. We show how to do this in our Boho Leather Wrap Bracelet video at 9 minutes 30 seconds: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp_CioaQmap7qLs Hope that helps! Jennifer & Kitty

[@exposingfraud9210]

Hi, what is the mm on the leather rope? Thank you.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Kelly, The leather cord is 1.5mm. Here's the complete written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-wrap-bracelet/ J&K

[@exposingfraud9210]

@@TheONeilSisters Thank you very much.

[@TheONeilSisters]

You are welcome!

[@ASLBEADSMUSIC]

Hi, May I ask where can I buy the felt? Thank U. 😊

[@TheONeilSisters]

We got a piece of felt at Michael's in the kid craft section. 9" x 12" sheet is less than a dollar. Hope that helps! J&K

[@ASLBEADSMUSIC]

The O'Neil Sisters Thank U.😊

[@alessandracassarino8418]

The O'Neil Sisters where did you buy the beads

[@debbieswoveland9730]

Can you show how you thread the needles? I bought the supplies you list and use the needle threader, but when I try to pull that fireline thread through, the wire breaks off the tab it's connected to. Either that, or the needle bends! Very frustrating. It takes the fun out of the project.

[@TheONeilSisters]

Hi Debbie, We thought we answered your question last week but it must have gotten lost in the ether. We have discovered a new kind of beading needle that we love. It is called a Big Eye Beading Needle. Here's what they look like. amzn.to/2BTs0lJ Very easy to thread. They don't last all that long since they are very flexible. So we just consider them one project needles. Hope that helps! J&K

[@FurtasticFriends]

Wow could the camera be any further away?? You really need close-up shots of what you are doing!

[@TheONeilSisters]

Thanks for the feedback. Try watching more of the video to see the closer shots. We wanted to show the set up of the cords on the clipboard, then later we show tighter shots of threading the beads and finishing the ends. We also have step-by-step photos of the how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-a-beaded-wrap-bracelet/ Hope that helps! And let us know if you have any questions. We are here to help! Jennifer & Kitty

[@CharisWilliams]

I enjoy your video, keep up the nice work! I make similar videos too :)

[@inahrv1663]

Can you please let me know where do you buy buttons? A link to them would be amazing! I am trying to find similar to those and it is impossible 😭😭😭

[@TheONeilSisters]

Aw sorry you are having trouble finding the right button! We're not sure where we got that one, but HObby Lobby and JOann's have some great chouces. Here's a cute one: www.hobbylobby.com/Fabric-Sewing/Sewing-Quilting-Notions/Buttons/Antique-Silver-Flower-Shank-Buttons---23mm/p/155925 Hope that helps! J&K

[@inahrv1663]

Thank you ❤

[@TheONeilSisters]

You're welcome!