Upcycle Vintage Jewelry Bracelet Earrings | DIY Beginner Jewelry Making Fun

[@avantejewelry]

This beaded necklace was sooooo long! We can make lots of earrings and bracelets out of this vintage necklace! Thanks for a "like, comment and for subscribing." Vickie & Mark ~ Avante Jewelry

[@paulacrill6420]

Use them both...Variety is the spice of life!!

[@avantejewelry]

Yes, variety is the spice of life! Thank you, Paula!

[@huntmckin]

The dangling heart🎉

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you!

[@kimmathis694]

I really liked the earrings you ended up making the best. Love the bracelets too❤

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you, Kim! Appreciate it!

[@kadeyskitchen3878]

Honestly I think it would be kind of fun to make an asymmetrical earring set where one of the earrings has the heart on the bottom and the other has the heart on the top! Kind of a fun a different idea. Thanks for the vid!❤

[@avantejewelry]

Interesting idea! I had a coworker once who at Christmas and would wear one red and one green shoe. Thanks Kadey!

[@debbiecillo2531]

I like the dangle heart earring. 😊

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you Debbie!

[@ferndyck]

All cute but dangle is so cute 🥰

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you!

[@maggiecousineau1877]

My favorites was your final design with the dangling heart. I really love the colour of the beads you used.

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you Maggie! The beads have a pearlescent look to them.

[@juliecombs462]

I like the dangle. The movement is so pretty. Very helpful video. ❤

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you so much Julie! Glad you like them!

[@dianeherring1431]

🩷! Thanks Vickie.

[@avantejewelry]

You are so welcome! Thank you Diane!

[@annsalter4366]

Love watching the recycling.. I'm off to rummage in my local uk charity shops... thank you for the motivation 😊

[@avantejewelry]

Love that! Have fun rummaging Ann!!!

[@LouiseSolomon-wf4xd]

Nice background, and I like the dangle ones. Looks good with the spacer.

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you Louise!

[@kimmie-kat]

Could you add a heart dangle like a charm near the toggle on the bracelet? Really cute designs!

[@avantejewelry]

Maybe. It’s a small toggle. So I’d have to make sure the bar would still go through the ring. I’m still thinking about trying one with hearts in the bracelet. I just ran out of time that day. Thanks Kimmie!

[@shirleyvidito9676]

Like minds! lol! Could you hear me yelling the dangle,make it a dangle! Lol

[@avantejewelry]

Yes, I heard you! Thank you!

[@scrapbooksundries4590]

Those are gorgeous and unique beads. Love that long triangular shape! ❤

[@avantejewelry]

Yes, very unique shape and a pretty pearlescent pink. Thank you!

[@nicolerakes5462]

I enjoy watching you create. I loved your idea of salt cellar for holding beads do much I had to buy a couple while out yesterday. Even a cut glass tiny vase for headpins. Question. What are some brands or types of jewelry I shouldn't take apart . Thanks

[@avantejewelry]

Wonderful! I really enjoy them over my "typical" bead holders. They make it more fun! (If that's possible). I wouldn't take apart most "name brand" jewelry unless it's broken. There's too many to mention. Vintage unmarked, vintage japan, modern unmarked, (Paparazzi is fair game) etc. is what I typically work with. Thanks for asking Nicole!

[@nicolerakes5462]

Thank you for taking the time to reply. I just will just take my time and look thru them. I also relate to when you ask for Mark's opinion. I have my own I do the same thing.

[@shirleyvidito9676]

I need some ideas about used jewelry When you get that jewelry,what do you with the beads? What I need suggestions with is its used,dirty,perfume scents. How do you clean them?

[@avantejewelry]

I really don’t have an issue with that. A damp wipe at most for some things. I always replace the ear wires. Where are you purchasing your jewelry? If you’re buying it in large lots, unseen, off the Internet, you’re probably getting the bottom of the barrel when it comes to cleanliness and or scent as you say. Since I buy most of my jewelry locally, I’m able to inspect it and smell it if necessary before I purchase it. Otherwise, a damp wipe for most items. Sometimes I soak vintage plastic beads if I need to. And a jewelry polishing cloth for metal. I hope that helps. Sorry you’re having that experience.

[@maefoxworth8644]

I just bought some broken jewelry. The metals stained the white glass beads. Is there a way to remove the stain without damaging the bead? A simple sanitizing cloth didn't do anything . Thanks!

[@avantejewelry]

As long as they’re actually white glass and not “coated” with White coloring, you can try some water with a little bit of vinegar and let them soak for a few hours. Check them and if it hasn’t helped, tried it for a little longer, but I wouldn’t leave them overnight. I would check them periodically. Sorry to hear that’s your situation. Hopefully you can get the stains out. I’ve actually never had this happen to beads that I’ve purchased to upcycle.

[@maefoxworth8644]

@avantejewelry I will give it a try! I knew you'd have an idea what to do. Thank you! I purchased a couple of sandwich baggies full from an Etsy seller and I am in awe of how many beads there are! Now I wish the ideas would come to me.

[@bridgethanbery8464]

Where do you all your necklaces?

[@avantejewelry]

Are you asking where do I get all of my necklaces? If that’s the question, all over the place. Church sales, garage sales, thrift stores, and I’ve bought them direct from the owners of the vintage jewelry. Hope that helps and thanks Bridget for asking!

[@bridgethanbery8464]

@@avantejewelry Yes. Thanks!

[@LynneTweedell]

You need some bead caps.

[@avantejewelry]

It’s hard to put a bead cap on a triangular bead.

[@elenahernandez286]

Que material tan bonito me encanto felicidades por tus diseños

[@avantejewelry]

Thank you so much Elena!