Have been looking for a good source for these connectors! Found some on overseas discount apps but worried about the quality. Excited to give these a try!
You will need some extra length to tie the knots, so if your wrist is 7 inches for example, you could start with each stand at 11-12 inches. To get the finished length, measure your wrist, then take the bead size into account and add the diameter of a bead to compensate, then you would subtract the watch length to get the finished length of the band. Hope this helps!
Here is the item number on our website for the Crimp cover: 4736FX Here is a list of the item numbers on our website for the beads in this project, but feel free to inject your own creativity and select any beads you like! 7010CY 6926CY 2718GP 1250GP 2973SB B1605SB 1492MB 8451MB
Love the video! Have you managed to find any apple watch lugs that don't rattle in the watch?? I have had a poor experience using aftermarket lugs/bands due to the sound they make rattling when a notification comes in. I have the watch ultra now, but have had the same issue with the normal size watch. Would love to hear your thoughts!
We have not experienced any rattling with the watch components that we carry on our website as long as the correct size is used. We are also looking into carrying new components that will be compatible with the SE and Ultra models.
The best way would be to measure around your wrist and then subtract the length of the finding & watch face. If your wrist is 8 inches, for example, you would probably make the band 7 inches and then the findings and watch face would add the other inch. You also need to account for the size of the beads used, so take the diameter of the bead and add that to the length as well. If you use larger beads you will need extra length. Since we used stretchy Powercord, you could go slightly smaller than what is measured and that would allow it to have a little bit of tension and keep it secure when you put it on your wrist.
Hello! It would depend on the application. Sterling silver beads are great to work with, but will eventually tarnish over time. Fine silver beads will last significantly longer before any tarnishing. For an economical choice, you could also look at silver plated beads. These would give more of the fine silver look, but they will tarnish over time. For most designs that are meant to be worn consistently, sterling silver beads would be a great place to start. Here is a link to all of our silver beads: www.firemountaingems.com/beads/beads-by-type/metal-beads/silver-beads/?prefn1=web-category&prefv1=Beads
The cord is tied to the Apple Watch finding on each side using a surgeon's knot. If you are looking for a bead stopper to use while stringing the beads, you can check out our selection of bead stoppers here: www.firemountaingems.com/search/tools?keywords=bead%2bstoppers
There are lots of ways this could be done! You could fold your band over the finding and stitch back onto the band, you could just sew every one of the “up” beads from your peyote band to the watch finding, you could insert a jumpring between each “up” bead and attach them to the finding, or you could create four tapered triangles at the end of your peyote band and attach each one to the watch finding either directly sewing them on, or by using jumprings. The preferred method would probably be the first one! Hope this helps! Perhaps we will have more videos on this subject in the future!
@@FireMountainGems Yes! More on this topic please. Smartwatches and 'fitness' watches are all the rage now but not all bands fit everyone, plus personalization is awesome.
The best way would be to measure around your wrist and then subtract the length of the finding & watch face. If your wrist is 8 inches, for example, you would probably make the band 7 inches and then the findings and watch face would add the other inch. In this video we used stretchy Powercord, so you could go slightly smaller than what is measured and that would allow it to have a little bit of tension and keep it secure when you put it on your wrist.
You will need some extra length to tie the knots, so if your wrist is 7 inches for example, you could start with each stand at 11-12 inches. To get the finished length, measure your wrist, then take the bead size into account and add the diameter of a bead to compensate, then you would subtract the watch length to get the finished length of the band. Hope this helps!
It would vary pretty greatly depending on what type of beads or other components you wanted to use. Above in the description, you can find the links for the watch findings, Powercord, and our large selection of beads. I would first choose and price out the watch findings and Powercord you would like to use and then that would give you a good starting point while you looked through all of our different types of beads!
It depends on the size of the watch you have. The 32x8.5mm watch component will fit the 38, 40, and 41mm watch, and the 35x7.5mm watch component will fit the 42, 44, 45, and 49mm watch. It may fit the SE model, but the edges will stick out a bit, and they are not compatible with the Ultra model. Hope this helps!
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing. ❤
It was such a fun project! Thanks for watching!😊
I’ve been making these for years, but that thread is perfect!
Your video is so detailed and I must say the best on making a watch band. Thank you so much.
So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! 😊
Saw a band online for $52. Thanks for the video FMG! I’ll use my mini dominoes with alcohol ink to make stretchy bands for my art show!!!
Sounds like a great idea! Thanks for watching the video! 😊
Really creative idea
Such a fun way to add some unique style to your watch! Thanks for watching!😊
Have been looking for a good source for these connectors! Found some on overseas discount apps but worried about the quality. Excited to give these a try!
Are there new findings available now for newer series watches?
Such a brilliant idea!!
What would be the Powercord measurements?
You will need some extra length to tie the knots, so if your wrist is 7 inches for example, you could start with each stand at 11-12 inches. To get the finished length, measure your wrist, then take the bead size into account and add the diameter of a bead to compensate, then you would subtract the watch length to get the finished length of the band. Hope this helps!
Love!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Do you have a video for the watch boho wrap band??? I want to make it!!!!
What type of Pilar’s u using
Are you referring to the watch band findings? If so, you can shop Apple Watch band findings here: bit.ly/3C5Fk20
Can you please
Link the crimp covers/beads used?
Here is the item number on our website for the Crimp cover: 4736FX
Here is a list of the item numbers on our website for the beads in this project, but feel free to inject your own creativity and select any beads you like!
7010CY
6926CY
2718GP
1250GP
2973SB
B1605SB
1492MB
8451MB
@@FireMountainGems
Love the video! Have you managed to find any apple watch lugs that don't rattle in the watch?? I have had a poor experience using aftermarket lugs/bands due to the sound they make rattling when a notification comes in. I have the watch ultra now, but have had the same issue with the normal size watch. Would love to hear your thoughts!
We have not experienced any rattling with the watch components that we carry on our website as long as the correct size is used. We are also looking into carrying new components that will be compatible with the SE and Ultra models.
It would be cool with a flat kumihimo braid band
That would look great!
How do you determine the length of power cord to use to insure that it isn't too loose when not under tension?
The best way would be to measure around your wrist and then subtract the length of the finding & watch face. If your wrist is 8 inches, for example, you would probably make the band 7 inches and then the findings and watch face would add the other inch. You also need to account for the size of the beads used, so take the diameter of the bead and add that to the length as well. If you use larger beads you will need extra length. Since we used stretchy Powercord, you could go slightly smaller than what is measured and that would allow it to have a little bit of tension and keep it secure when you put it on your wrist.
Do you carry the findings for samsung watch?
We do not currently carry the Samsung findings.
What size Powercord are you using here?
Rose is using 0.8mm Powercord in this video.
What silver beads do you recommend that won’t tarnish?
Hello! It would depend on the application. Sterling silver beads are great to work with, but will eventually tarnish over time. Fine silver beads will last significantly longer before any tarnishing. For an economical choice, you could also look at silver plated beads. These would give more of the fine silver look, but they will tarnish over time.
For most designs that are meant to be worn consistently, sterling silver beads would be a great place to start. Here is a link to all of our silver beads: www.firemountaingems.com/beads/beads-by-type/metal-beads/silver-beads/?prefn1=web-category&prefv1=Beads
Thank you so much for the quick response. Love the video!
@@luanaheidemann520 You're very welcome! We're glad you enjoyed the video. :)
What do you use for stoppers? My ten year old wants to make these :)
The cord is tied to the Apple Watch finding on each side using a surgeon's knot. If you are looking for a bead stopper to use while stringing the beads, you can check out our selection of bead stoppers here: www.firemountaingems.com/search/tools?keywords=bead%2bstoppers
How would you attach a peyote band to the connector? I would love to see a video on that!
There are lots of ways this could be done! You could fold your band over the finding and stitch back onto the band, you could just sew every one of the “up” beads from your peyote band to the watch finding, you could insert a jumpring between each “up” bead and attach them to the finding, or you could create four tapered triangles at the end of your peyote band and attach each one to the watch finding either directly sewing them on, or by using jumprings. The preferred method would probably be the first one!
Hope this helps! Perhaps we will have more videos on this subject in the future!
@@FireMountainGems Yes! More on this topic please. Smartwatches and 'fitness' watches are all the rage now but not all bands fit everyone, plus personalization is awesome.
I am still new to beading and would love a tutorial on this!@@FireMountainGems
How do you measure for this?
The best way would be to measure around your wrist and then subtract the length of the finding & watch face. If your wrist is 8 inches, for example, you would probably make the band 7 inches and then the findings and watch face would add the other inch. In this video we used stretchy Powercord, so you could go slightly smaller than what is measured and that would allow it to have a little bit of tension and keep it secure when you put it on your wrist.
Ok I know this part but how do you measure how long to make each string?….
You will need some extra length to tie the knots, so if your wrist is 7 inches for example, you could start with each stand at 11-12 inches. To get the finished length, measure your wrist, then take the bead size into account and add the diameter of a bead to compensate, then you would subtract the watch length to get the finished length of the band. Hope this helps!
What’s the cost of making bands ?😊
It would vary pretty greatly depending on what type of beads or other components you wanted to use. Above in the description, you can find the links for the watch findings, Powercord, and our large selection of beads. I would first choose and price out the watch findings and Powercord you would like to use and then that would give you a good starting point while you looked through all of our different types of beads!
No, mine doesn’t
How do I know which size to get? My watch is series 9.
It depends on the size of the watch you have. The 32x8.5mm watch component will fit the 38, 40, and 41mm watch, and the 35x7.5mm watch component will fit the 42, 44, 45, and 49mm watch. It may fit the SE model, but the edges will stick out a bit, and they are not compatible with the Ultra model. Hope this helps!