Top 10 Techniques for Beaded Jewelry!

[@suzysholar5151]

I have been beading and jewelry making for many (many) years. Your crimp pliers demo taught me to separate my wires and then to fold the crimp with the tip of the pliers. Thanks for being so well spoken and showing even the smallest of details!

[@suequarterman8886]

What a helpful video for beginner beaders. TIP: When cutting multiple lengths of chain, try putting a head pin through the first link of each length and then either hold up or drag along the mat to make them even. You can then easily see which link to cut to make all the strands the same length. I always enjoy your videos. Best wishes from Buckinghamshire, UK. Sue Q.

[@eileenentwistlerenton3408]

Although I live in a major city, it's been almost impossible to find a resource to teach me what I've needed to create jewelry. But in this video, you explained and demonstrated so much of what I've been needing!! My goal is to create beautiful pieces to gift and to sell and now that I've discovered you, I finally feel a sense of peace going forward. Thank you SOOOO MUCH!!!!! Looking forward to getting your kits, too!

[@bingemsbeads8700]

if you want some beads you can visit my shop, thank you with my best wishes! www.bingems.com/

[@roxanne9377]

Eileen. My hope is that you are still creating. Love and Light 💫

[@susanhamilton1822]

I made and sold jewelry for about 13 years and then gave it up. I had to watch your video anyway just because it's you Lindsay. This is just vital information for the beginner. I wish I would have had you around when I started out. I bounced around finding a little bit here and a little bit there. Potential beaders should file this in their favorites. Thank you as always.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Hi Susan, I felt the same way when I started, it is odd how there are not many resources for new beaders all in one place.

[@kimboss8721]

Lol!! I'm sitting here watching you and chuckling because i have one working arm not my dominate one either, figures, eh?Stroke 10 plus years ago.But I try to do what I can like type with one hand. Paint, Stamping, tea dying paper, beading, I guess I either like the challenge or getting really frustrated/disappointed. Lol gotta keep busy while I work in P.T. RIGHT!? You are really good at what you do! Onward!!

[@yvettewatts8563]

Thank you for sharing.. It's so important to know where you need to go to purchase supplies. When making your jewelry project... Being Knowledge is so important, cut down on time....Thank you for sharing...I appericate this tutorial

[@kimberlywalker1015]

I had always wanted to take a jewelry class...but never took the time...thank you for sharing these basic techniques with us...i feel more confident about making my first piece😀

[@docsmom6081]

This is your first video I've watched and I must tell you, you do great videos! You are clear, easy to follow and share really good ideas and techniques. Thanks so much! I'll be watching!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@kimberlywalker1015]

Thank you thank you thank you.....I bought jewelry beads and tools just to make pieces for myself.....because as you know, buying costume jewelry...and I can't always find what I need to go with my outfit(s)...I'll be watching this video time and time again....you give us confidence that we can do it ourselves ☺

[@wendylarson3125]

I am currently watching your video on tv. The beading question I had was answered very clearly. Your video presence and command of the English language are wonderful. I could listen to and watch you demo anything! Thank you for being so refreshing and fun, that seems to be a rare commodity these days. I will definitely be looking for more of your videos.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks Wendy!

[@robynnedavidson6364]

Lindsay, no matter anything negative, YOU are great. You energy is infectious, and you are beautiful, and spunky. You are a natural teacher. 👩🏼‍🏫🧚‍♀️🙍🏻‍♀️🦁💐🌼🌻

[@nickimontie]

I really should have started with this video!

[@louised6790]

Lindsay is pretty much an artistic genius. She dabbles in so many different crafts. I’ve learned so much from her over the years!

[@j.c.7555]

This video was so informative and so very well demonstrated! I had to search and search and watch many videos to learn what your teaching . And nothing compared to your descriptive well versed video! Wished I’d seen this during my struggle I finally comprehended! Thank you Lindsey and to those just learning please do watch her videos. 😇 your the best!

[@olderendirt]

I've made beaded jewelry for about 50 years and I learned some new tool uses and techniques from this. Your explanation of the crimp pliers was very helpful. I have them, but I couldn't quite figure out the channels. And I didn't know about crimp covers either so that's good to know, too. And that was a fast 40 minutes! Lol Thanks so much, Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks, I always worry a bit if a video is too long as some people won't even look at one over 10 minutes but I thought it was more important so show all the techniques and not rush:)

[@katieliz]

This is the BEST video I have found so far on beading. And I am excited to start getting those kits!

[@sharonvanderpool4611]

This video was so informative..especially the crimping technique..so you don’t have to use the crimp cover..you have a gift to teach others..TFS..💕

[@JeanneGS1]

I started making jewelry with Annie’s kits and they were very helpful! I saved all the instruction sheets in a binder so I could always refer back to them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I saved mine too! I can see making this one again with different connectors and beads.

[@sherrinunziato1408]

This was the best tutorial I have ever seen on techniques in beading

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Very very helpful. I'm not into jewellery, but I've had ideas for bead embellishments for Christmas ornaments, etc. But didn't know how. Now I do. Thanks. You certainly are multi talented.

[@dawnclements5907]

Thanks now I finally know what that ridge” wire straightener “ is for! Thanks for taking the time 💕!

[@Linda-qq5mg]

Thank you Lindsay. This is a wonderful demonstration of beading and how to use the tools. Also thanks for all of your very helpful tips. It’s a great video!🤗

[@christinabuckley2990]

I’m so glad I watched this, these are great guides and tips! I have to sleep but I want to make jewelry now!

[@dianadevlin3717]

Your demonstrations and explanations are exemplary 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you like them!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Wow 🤩 my experience was not like this I blame Covid19 I loved the beads and the tool you sent me but nobody was doing videos! I was at a loss !

[@margielee2088]

Thank you so much for the clear and concise instructions. I saved this video for future reference so that I can finally try a beading project like I've wanted to for awhile now. Your finished items are very pretty.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you! You can do it:)

[@TeresaMArsenault]

This is perfect, Lindsay. I am just getting started so I really appreciate this. You are awesome. Thanks!

[@sherrypalmer5074]

Thank you for the time stamping, it's something that should be done on more tutorials. Love this kit. Will be trying this subscription.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I am so glad it was useful!

[@eliagron8750]

You are amazing. I never saw this video before. My craft room has papercraft, art watercolor, sewing and jewelery supplies oh and Diy tools.

[@kimberlymcpherran361]

your steps are so easy to understand. Thank you!

[@vaneskaz2326]

This was very educational and you did such a great job explaining and showing step by step. Just wondering is there anything that you don't know how to do with your hands in the arts and crafts dept.???😊😊😊 When can or do we move onto car repair and house plumbing issues. Your my girl.☺ kidding just that very few people impress me like you do. You sure don't let any grass grow under your feet. Far better then people who just want to complain about everything under the sun. Thank you for your time and all the free educational videos you pump out you are truly amazing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank you so much! I just really enjoy making stuff and I come from a very crafty family and I get so excited about projects that I want to share. Plus it allows folks a way to learn for free if they didn't have the same blessings as I did:) Thank goodness for youtube! I am so glad you are enjoying my videos! I don;t have any plans for plumbing or mechanical stuff unless you want tutorials on how to break things LOL!

[@cassiesmith4826]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Hahahahha! Love your humour.

[@cassiesmith4826]

This is so elegant and beautiful! It also looks amazing on you.

[@gerryconway88]

Great video! You explain everything so well!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Donna_G]

I took a beading class locally; but, the shop where I took it has closed. The owners wanted to retire and couldn't find anybody interested in buying the store. Sometimes I have trouble seeing the tiny details; but, I did find this video helpful as a refresher. I do not have crimping pliers; but, the times that I used my flat nosed pliers for crimping, the bead crimped as if it were crimped with crimping pliers.

[@soniasmanycreations1517]

Looooooved your video. I needed to learn to use those headpins, thank u!! You are awesome!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@yolandabranner6200]

OMG!! I really enjoyed this video I have really learned a lot. You made it seem so easy now. That 4-in-1 tool is awesome I wish I knew about it before ordering alot of tools,and your book with the ruler is great. A beading mat now no other beading monthly company gives you a mat thank you so much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fairydustlight3489]

Wonderfully informative video. Thanks for all the beading tips and for the short cuts to each beading segment. You are both talented and organized!

[@glam5747]

This is THE best video I've seen of yours. Great tutorial.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+glam wow! Thank you very much!

[@BassetGirl]

Just trying to start beading. Thank you so much for a very informative tutorial. Now I don’t feel so intimidated.

[@KateriBurnett]

Thanks Lindsey. This was very informative. Always wondered if I was doing it right. And yes I learned something new watching tonight.

[@mwljewellery9169]

Great video, especially loved the wrapped loop, I have been doing jewelry for years but still struggling a bit with the wrapped loop :-) practice makes perfect!

[@tammiehonican76]

Omg I have been wondering what that grove in my pliers was! Mystery solved! Thank youd! And thank you for the videos!

[@MB-ts5sl]

Very good tutorial. Thanks

[@elgabenedicta]

Ooh Lindsay.. the goddess of crafty goodness... is there anything that you can't do? 👏👏

[@jeanettestevens8731]

Awesome video and very detailed. I just started yesterday and really appreciate this!

[@michaelannfitzgerald8742]

Great video...another keeper lol, especially love how the necklace looks. I'm finding I am going to your channel more and more for tips on pretty much everything! Thank you so much for sharing your art knowledge. ☺😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Michael Ann I love hearing that, thanks!

[@JayDub_143]

My birthday is the first of January... Yes quickly approaching..lol I have specifically requested a subscription to Annie's Bead kit. I cannot wait to get started! Thank you so much honey for sharing as a beginning jewelery maker I feel much more confident and ready to make gorgeous pieces of art! Happy Holidays! Huge hugs!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Happy early birthday! I think you will enjoy the projects! If you ever need to find a specific technique again there are quick links in the video description so you can get back to beading:)

[@JayDub_143]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I made sure to save your video! I love all of your tutorials. You have taught me so much from card making to paper crafting to watercolor painting and now jewelery! I cannot thank you enough for sharing your time and exquisite knowledge with us! Your such an amazing Inspiration to us all! Hope you and your family have an amazing holiday season and blessed New Year! And thank you so much for the birthday wishes means the world to me!

[@NigelCamden]

Amazing. Thanks so much. I just made my first necklace after watching. 💜

[@chelliea5686]

I enjoyed watching your tutorial. It was very helpful!!

[@barbarameehan113]

This is the best video on jewelry making that I have ever seen. Thank you Lindsay.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh wow, thank you so much! I hope to make a useful technique video so folks could get started off on the right foot:)

[@ingridakerblom7577]

Thank you for this video! LOOOOVE the time stamps, they are really helpful! Greetings from finland

[@pamlongnecker2443]

Where do you find this kit for binging kit ? Pl

[@Peggysue661]

Great training session 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SimpLeeBeth]

Great tutorial 👍

[@joycegandy7305]

Thank you Lindsay for showing how to do these things:-)

[@StephanieGarrettCreative]

Great video Lindsay! I liked how you closed your crimp bead I do that too. Some people have an issue with how to close the crimp beads, I had a person leave me a comment to tell me I was doing it wrong lol so it's nice to see that you did yours that way too! ;-D

[@scblackman]

Thanks so much for making this video!

[@sophiawish9772]

Excellent teaching!

[@MDCampbell]

Never cease to impress with your skill and your knowledge! Just wow! :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+M.D. Campbell aww, thanks Mark, I just love to make stuff!

[@mariannekeller7504]

Excellent information, Lindsay!! Well done! Thank you!!

[@elizabethvallely4044]

Enjoy this video full of good info!!! Can’t believe someone put a 👎🏻down, Thank you for Sharing!!!! Hugs Liz x

[@smithk6977]

Great vid. hope you will do more Jewelry vids👍 Thanks for sharing🙋

[@theAdventuresofkee]

This was an awesome intro video!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad you liked it!!

[@lorimcgarrity2146]

Didn't have time to check out this video yet but had to stop and tell you how beautiful you are looking. You of course have always been very pretty but today, just really look radiant. Merrry Christmas!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thanks!

[@stanky6261973]

Great video! Thank you for the in depth tutorial.

[@cindycoleman5196]

Love your videos. I was hoping I was going to learn different techniques with beads, verses how to use findings, might of helped on the title. I have learned lots from your channel, and appreciate the time you put into them.

[@anitaholmes6824]

Thoroughly enjoyed this refresher tutorial! Never knew there were jewelry kits, I am going to check out the link. Could be fun here in AZ where I do not have any supplies! TFS

[@spunkygmahappy4778]

A lot of useful tips, I have considered subscribing but have been nervous because of the reviews

[@ChellejonPaperBeadRollers]

Great basic overview of techniques! Thanks!

[@jewelryhandmadedg9617]

Great video! Thanks a lot.

[@mariepulido8586]

thanks, great help for starter like me

[@karryvalencia1901]

i really learned something new thank u educational on tools i have and how to use right

[@joyp224]

Thank you for sharing these techniques ❤️

[@annahamersley1349]

I still love this video, i keep it on my desktop for reference :)

[@gabrieltheodorou5825]

Great tutorial video...Thank you for posting :)

[@letsmakeamesstoday]

Boy do I need this! Thank you!!! 🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@sdhandcrafts698]

Very nice

[@junerobbins6871]

Very pretty. Tfs

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathytincler2446]

Awesome....most helpful, thank you. I've made mostly stretchy bracelets....have all the tools you've showed & do the jump rings ok but have been to timid, chicken shall we say about trying the necklaces, just seemed involved, hard .(I'm a slow learner also with my knitting) but after watching this I'm super encouraged to try a necklace! :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Kathy Tincler that's great! You can do it!

[@nickelvins8272]

You look gorgeous Lindsay! Love Cathy from England . Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Nick Elvins thanks Cathy:)

[@bhinsch25]

Great tutorial,

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@karendehdari9967]

Thanks! That was a great tutorial.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Karen Dehdari thank you!

[@youtubejunkie8432]

Thank you!

[@kathylewis7543]

Thank you so much your are exactly what I needed!!!

[@arciafrench993]

Hooray jewelry video.

[@caroleblair1438]

Very good info!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jkelley431]

Great video!!!!

[@stellawong509]

Very useful ^^

[@mzrosie7415]

Thank you!!❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You're welcome 😊

[@katalinkiss2735]

Hello there.I m looking forward to creating jewel-re.

[@CardiffCrafter]

Completely off topic but your hair is looking gorgeous today 😀

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thanks!

[@lorraineturner2817]

Thank you Lindsay for that very in-depth video tutorial about beading. I am sure many people including myself are very grateful for the time you put into making this. It will, as you said at the beginning make a very good reference video for now or maybe in the future. Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us crafters in this particular craft. :O)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! I really want to dig into my beads more in the new year!

[@lisachavez1352]

When cutting chain. Cut 1st piece of chain on hang it on a head pin. Hang the remaining chain on the same he adpin and put the close hold the headpin horizontal and using your nippers nip it off at the bottom by eyeballing the length is the same!

[@ooohlaa13]

don't understand? what do you mean by put the close?

[@Amywazwaz06]

I have a whole collection of beads. I can use some tips to use them up.

[@dawn8542]

Annie's kit club sounds awesome. I clicked on the link and it said error 404. But I was able to Google it. Thanks for the tip!

[@JEHomestead]

Lindsay, first let me say you look beautiful:) Thanks so much for this tutorial and I love all of your videos and I have learned so many craft ideas and especially watercolors! Merry Christmas to you and your family! Blessings,Judy

[@thefrugalcrafter]

aww, thank you! Merry christmas to you and your family!

[@Thumperrr247]

when cutting the chain as you do, use a straight pin and put the pin in 1st loops and into cardboard then you can put a bit of tension and use wire cutter, less chance of putting a bend in the last loop of cut chain

[@jennbickerstaff]

Thank you

[@roxanne9377]

Wow!! Last comment was five years ago. I don't know if anybody will still read this but the best way I feel to cut chain is to first measure the first one of course and then put it on the head pin or an eye pin and your long-chain next to you the one you want to be the length. Then cut. I would feel that placing the chain on a flat surface would 1. Be difficult to align. You even mention this idea but yet you don't even demonstrate how to do so.

[@jws1948ja]

crimp plyers help also when one rounds wire around a wire wrap loop.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

clever idea, thank you!

[@echoandmeaservicedogslife3300]

Lindsay that notch on your 4 and 1 pliers is actually for crimping if you try to straighten wire with it you will damage the surface of the wire

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I had thought that but it is too big to crimp or even fold over the squashed bead.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

(also after trying to crip with it I read the direction on the tools packaging and it said it was for straightening the wire LOL, when in doubt read the directions LOL!)

[@Thumperrr247]

the notch is perfect for a square bend instead of round or straightening

[@doratruenorthtribal6679]

exactly the instructions I need to fix and lengthen jewelry! thank you 😊 💓 ☺️