THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! IM JUST A SIMPLE GIRL STARTING A JEWLERY BUSINESS WHO HAS ALWAYS SAW FAULT IN HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL BUT YOU MADE ME REALIZE THAT IT CAN BE A STRENGTH. Like in wire cutting!! THANK YOU SO MUCH I SHOWED MY MOM AND I FELT SO PROUD !!😊😊 you saved me a trip to dollarama and did wonders on my self confidence!!
You are one of my favorite teachers. You do a really nice job. Thank You. I am new to Jewelry making but I have recently discovered RUclips. My son told me it would become my best friend. He was right. I cannot believe what you can find/learn... Thank you for sharing your craft to us....
Thanks so much for the kind words, Lori! And welcome to the marvelous world of RUclips. It really is amazing what you can fine... saw a news story the other day about a single mom of 4 who built a whole house herself just from RUclips tutorials!
I really love your work. You are very well spoken. Thanks I am learning a lot of new things with you. from now one I will not miss on of your tutorials.
Thank you. The video is easy to understand an follow and you do a magnificent job of showing us how to "tweek". That really is the height of design. I really like your s hook shape. Thank you for sharing.
like how you teach most people don't take the time to show us beginners so we understand or they are out of the camera few most of the video thanks a lot I learned so much from you big thumbs up from me
I am so Amazed with your work i was up at 6:00 O' Clock this morning.. Don't worry about me i had a lot of sleep yesterday! I am so happy i found you on RUclips. If i EVER Need to know how to make something You have it! I am so happy with your tutorials! Great Instructions Very easy to follow! Thank you so much!!
I have never enjoyed a How-To-Video as well as yours! You did an exceptional job. Perfect lighting... patience.... not to long.... beautiful crafting.... and so informative. I will be sure to save and watch more of your videos..... THANK YOU!
Awww another great tutorial!!! Thank you so much! I really like how you take your time to teach step by step and yet not too slow. You're so easy to follow and understand. Keep up the great work. I truly enjoy your tutorials. God Bless
You have lovely habits. When you cut your wire off the spool, although you do not always explain to us why you do this, you use the flush side of the cutter and cut it from the spool, and then you immediately go to the end that began the spool and do another flush cut. With each successive tutorial from you, we are learning good habits from you. Thank you.
Started beading again and your video is terrific, clear & concise ... your wrapped loops are crisp and clean - just like I like them not wonky - lovely work
Thank you SOOOOO MUCH !!! You literally saved my market tomorrow, i usually buy the findings pre made and this time I had non left, my market is tomorrow and it is public holidays!!! !!. Thanks to you, I've made 6 necklaces and have a new technic now that I much prefer then having pre made findings !!! YOU guys are the best !!! thanks thanks thanks again and happy easter !!!
I'm so happy to have found you. I love these videos. You have such a friendly style and are such a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about jewelry making. I really appreciate you and what I have learned from you.
Love it! I paused the video so i could practice, then i had a crazy looking S. I unpaused the video and it was as if you knew that I needed help and answered my question! I love your videos for this reason. Tweaking the piece! Very helpful. Thank you so much.
I love your videos you explain things so well and your voice is soothing to listen to, sometimes I watch a video and the voice rambles on and on where I just say crap I don't have time for this.But you I can listen to all day.
Great tutorial!! I was smiling like the Cheshire Cat when you spoke about "tweaking," because I absolutely love to watch you "tweak" wire. It's amazing. Any time I get ready to make something, I actually feel butterflies. Not sure why. Maybe the perfectionist in me establishes that I must get it right the first time? I forget...it's malleable. But, you remind me when I watch your vids. It's a sweet thing. Maybe someday I won't feel so intimidated by the wire. Thanks for sharing your artistry with us.
I'm so glad! I hate when people set unrealistic standards that discourage beginners. In fact, some of my favorite designs have come from pieces that I "messed up" so bad I had to change the whole design idea, haha
Your clasps are just gorgeous! I'm really needing to get me some thicker wire to make a few of these. I am not happy with the bought clasps I got at all. Thanks again for the awesome tutorial!
Thanks for sharing this video, Jocelyn! They are nicely done. I like the S-shape Hook. I made a Gold Byzantine Bracelet and I think the S-shaped hook will make it look better. Thanks for sharing your artistic knowledge. I surely appreciate your talent.
You are so amazing. I'm subscribed, and I watch your videos everyday. You are so meticulous. You work on making everything so perfect. I love love love your creativity. Please keep up the great work.
Most Excellent- Thank you, sister ! Just what I was looking for to make some cord/ribbon necklaces- I dislike spring clasps-so fussy and sharp-hard for older people to use--this is great !!! (you could also use a skinny metal file to help smooth the ends of the wires, if needed)
Thank you very much, this video helps me a lot to do clasps which they fit very well with with handmade jewllery when the wires are used the most.....S-Shap hook is amazing.....I did one with viking knit bracelet.
From the UK, it makes a change to have a clearly understandable audio, albeit an American accent, hahaha, ☺☺☺, cool calm and collected, I've 👍, and subscribed, luv and cuddles from me and your UK. Viewer's ☺😊😀☺😊😀❤❤
could you please tell me what brand of tools you use? they look amazing! I just had so many aha moments watching this tutorial. :) those little tips make a world of difference!
Are you using half-hard silver? Do you anneal the metal? How do you make sure the metal won't lose its shape (from use, and/or from carelessness of the person who wears the jewelry)? I want to make these, but I'm afraid they'll be out of round after a few uses.
Fantasia. Thank you very much. I am practicing practicing. Both gauges of wire. However my flush cutters are getting gouged with the 18 gauge. I like my Beadalon cutters the best and don’t want to ruin them. What is your recommendation for a good flush cutter for thicker gauge wires?
Hi Judith, thanks so much for watching! I love my Xuron Maxi Shear Flush cutters for thicker wires: amzn.to/2VSzAVl They have handled everything up to 12 gauge for me. Of course, if you're cutting memory wire or something super tough like stainless steel wire, you'll want something like this: amzn.to/2TsZhKD or you will ruin your flush cutters. I hope that helps!
Hi. Thank you so much for sharing your skills & making such excellent tutorial videos... I just wanted to ask... Obviously it's your preference... However I'm just curious why you always choose dead soft as opposed to the half hard wire options... Wouldn't it be "easier" to not have to work harden the wire with hammering if you chose the half hard instead of the dead soft? I thank you for your time in this matter 😊 Ziona.
Thank you so much for watching! There are a couple reasons for using soft over half-hard. Biggest one is that it's a lot easier to put in the smooth bends that so many of my styles utilize with softer wire, especially for beginner wire workers. The other one for me is that I have a health condition which causes chronic joint and muscle pain and inflammation, so habitually working with wires that require much more grip strength and force to shape would not be good for me personally. But if you are fine working with half hard and can achieve what you want with it, then go for it!
Love your video's, what type of wire was that? You are very good at what you are doing and how you are sharing it, can't thank you enough..This is my new passion. I've been a chef for 30 some years and I think I can do some thing different. You show necklace clasps. I see wicked driftwood sun catchers s hooks...so cool..
Thanks for another great tutorial. Is hammering with a nylon or rawhide hammer as effective as using a metal head hammer? I know I need to work garden the wire but I don't like flattening it out or putting marks on it.
Sorry for the late reply! Using a metal hammer will result in the most flattening of the wire, and thus strengthen it the most, but using something like rawhide or nylon definitely does work harden it too, just not as much. I'd recommend experimenting and seeing if it works for you!
Hi, thank you for the video. First time I made along with the video. My S hook came out more flat that I wanted. After you have curved it in to make the hook., how can you "tweek" it to round it up?
Have a question: What type of hammer is used to create these clasps, etc. I located a block bench on Fire Mountain [Bench block, steel, 4 x 4 x 1-inch square with 1/2 inch half-round groove}. Is this the proper bench for this type work?
Hi Lynda, thanks for watching! a 4x4x1 steel bench block is what I use, so you should be good. As far as hammers, I have a link to one example of the type to use in the video description, but here it is again: amzn.to/2Dh7vxQ Basically you want a "jeweler's chasing hammer"
Thank you thank you so very much for yet another AWESOME tutorial. Anything I have made with wire I have learned from you. I have always wanted to make a clasp,and now I know how to. Again I thank you for the very clear,step by step instructions you give. I look forward to more tutorials. Also I left a message on your FACEBOOK!!!!!
where can I purchase this wire , can you tell me the difference between stainless steel and the sterling filled wire... I have quit a bit of the stainless wire, I find it hard to work with sometimes.. thank you
Great video, I'm just getting started. My question is, how do you know how much wire to use to make each of these different loops? Is there a book I could purchase for general guidelines you would recommend? Thank you and I plan to watch more of your tutorials.
THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL SOUL !!! A soothing voice, steady hands, the quality of video...a pleasure to watch..
I needed a refresher after being away from wire work for awhile. Your video was perfect.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! IM JUST A SIMPLE GIRL STARTING A JEWLERY BUSINESS WHO HAS ALWAYS SAW FAULT IN HER ATTENTION TO DETAIL BUT YOU MADE ME REALIZE THAT IT CAN BE A STRENGTH. Like in wire cutting!! THANK YOU SO MUCH I SHOWED MY MOM AND I FELT SO PROUD !!😊😊 you saved me a trip to dollarama and did wonders on my self confidence!!
Aw, I'm so glad you found it so helpful!
You are one of my favorite teachers. You do a really nice job. Thank You. I am new to Jewelry making but I have recently discovered RUclips. My son told me it would become my best friend. He was right. I cannot believe what you can find/learn... Thank you for sharing your craft to us....
Thanks so much for the kind words, Lori! And welcome to the marvelous world of RUclips. It really is amazing what you can fine... saw a news story the other day about a single mom of 4 who built a whole house herself just from RUclips tutorials!
I thought making hand made jewelery would just look cheap, thanks for proving me wrong. Just beautiful work.
Thanks so much, Sondra!!
I really love your work. You are very well spoken. Thanks I am learning a lot of new things with you. from now one I will not miss on of your tutorials.
Thank you. The video is easy to understand an follow and you do a magnificent job of showing us how to "tweek". That really is the height of design. I really like your s hook shape. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much. This is beautifully done and at a pace that is perfect for those of us who may not be as quick as we once were. 😻
like how you teach most people don't take the time to show us beginners so we understand or they are out of the camera few most of the video thanks a lot I learned so much from you big thumbs up from me
I am so Amazed with your work i was up at 6:00 O' Clock this morning.. Don't worry about me i had a lot of sleep yesterday! I am so happy i found you on RUclips. If i EVER Need to know how to make something You have it! I am so happy with your tutorials! Great Instructions Very easy to follow! Thank you so much!!
I have never enjoyed a How-To-Video as well as yours! You did an exceptional job. Perfect lighting... patience.... not to long.... beautiful crafting.... and so informative. I will be sure to save and watch more of your videos..... THANK YOU!
Wow, thank you so much! You just made my day :D
Awww another great tutorial!!! Thank you so much! I really like how you take your time to teach step by step and yet not too slow. You're so easy to follow and understand. Keep up the great work. I truly enjoy your tutorials. God Bless
Yes-some of fabric crafts vids talk so fast w/no pauses I'm like wha?
You have lovely habits. When you cut your wire off the spool, although you do not always explain to us why you do this, you use the flush side of the cutter and cut it from the spool, and then you immediately go to the end that began the spool and do another flush cut. With each successive tutorial from you, we are learning good habits from you. Thank you.
Started beading again and your video is terrific, clear & concise ... your wrapped loops are crisp and clean - just like I like them not wonky - lovely work
Thanks so much! :)
Brilliant, very neat work. I love the way you fast forward through the boring bits rather than eek it out.
Thank you SOOOOO MUCH !!! You literally saved my market tomorrow, i usually buy the findings pre made and this time I had non left, my market is tomorrow and it is public holidays!!! !!. Thanks to you, I've made 6 necklaces and have a new technic now that I much prefer then having pre made findings !!! YOU guys are the best !!! thanks thanks thanks again and happy easter !!!
Oh I'm so glad I could help!! I hope your market is going great ^_^
Still one of the best videos even after 8 years.
Wow, was it really that long ago? I forget sometimes how early I actually started this channel :D
Very helpful. Using the S hook wraps for necklace links, rather than chain😊. They look very nice.
I'm so happy to have found you. I love these videos. You have such a friendly style and are such a great teacher. Thank you for sharing your knowledge about jewelry making. I really appreciate you and what I have learned from you.
Thanks so much for the kind words! ^_^
Well done, thank you. A joy to watch something so simple yet elegant.
Just starting with wire working and this was very helpful. Love the S hook. Thanks for sharing.
So glad it was helpful, Bonnie!
Love it! I paused the video so i could practice, then i had a crazy looking S. I unpaused the video and it was as if you knew that I needed help and answered my question! I love your videos for this reason. Tweaking the piece! Very helpful. Thank you so much.
Thank you I followed along with you and visually fantastic, and I like listening to your voice. Plus your pace is great. No freeze framing, lol.
I love your videos you explain things so well and your voice is soothing to listen to, sometimes I watch a video and the voice rambles on and on where I just say crap I don't have time for this.But you I can listen to all day.
You taught me well many thanks
Great video for a newbie like myself!
Great tutorial!! I was smiling like the Cheshire Cat when you spoke about "tweaking," because I absolutely love to watch you "tweak" wire. It's amazing. Any time I get ready to make something, I actually feel butterflies. Not sure why. Maybe the perfectionist in me establishes that I must get it right the first time? I forget...it's malleable. But, you remind me when I watch your vids. It's a sweet thing. Maybe someday I won't feel so intimidated by the wire. Thanks for sharing your artistry with us.
Excellent tutorial, I just made the s chapped clasp with two attachment links, worked like a dream. Thank you so much!
That's great, Susan! Thanks for watching!
I've been following you for over 7 years now. WOW
Aw, thank you SO much for the years of support, Debbie!
The quality of your videos is excellent! Thank you for the work you put into them. It really makes a difference.
Thanks for the great feedback, and for watching!
Great tutorial, thank you for all the little details that I needed!
Thanks so much for your lessons. You do excellent work and you explain it very well. I am so anxious to try the s clasp.
I love it when you "tweek" what you are making. You let me know that I don't have to pull my hair out if my loop is a little crooked.
+Jocelyn D. You are the only one who doesn't make a person feel that the piece has to be right the first time.
I'm so glad! I hate when people set unrealistic standards that discourage beginners. In fact, some of my favorite designs have come from pieces that I "messed up" so bad I had to change the whole design idea, haha
Thank you for showing me how to make clasps!
I would like to see more videos. You have a great teaching method, especially for beginners. Thanks.
You are a wonderful instructor...these videos are so easy to learn off of.
Great tutorial! I consider myself intermediate level, but sometimes I need a visual brush-up. Thanks!
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Thank you. I can't tell you how much this video helped me. Now I'm going to your video for making knotted headpins. Can't wait !!
good, clean and simple thanks I love this style and you made it look simple I will try my own
Yes-the highest quality tutorial on this topic. Direct, detailed, with all the closeup photography to convey the
HOW-TO get this done. Thank you.
Thanks, the directions are clear and easy to follow.
Your clasps are just gorgeous! I'm really needing to get me some thicker wire to make a few of these. I am not happy with the bought clasps I got at all. Thanks again for the awesome tutorial!
I always LOVE watching your videos....so helpful and you are always so sweet. I've watched this one, oh I say, about 50x since you've posted it.
I liked your explanation, you show the smallest details. Thanks 😊
Thanks so much, Geralda!
Thank you so much, I repared my bracelet today.It won't fall for me at last.
Jocelyn: I LOVE your videos. This is one of my favorites....thank you!
You explain things so clearly! It's awesome. Much appreciated.
Awsome video all tips n tricks are very much appreciated in my wire wrapping venture growing a lot with help from many thank U soon much
Thanks for sharing this video, Jocelyn! They are nicely done. I like the S-shape Hook. I made a Gold Byzantine Bracelet and I think the S-shaped hook will make it look better. Thanks for sharing your artistic knowledge. I surely appreciate your talent.
You are so amazing. I'm subscribed, and I watch your videos everyday. You are so meticulous. You work on making everything so perfect. I love love love your creativity. Please keep up the great work.
Thank you so very much for the kind words, Cleola!!
You make it all look so easy!! thanks i best get to bed now, watched maybe 20 videos but time to sleep now.. almost 2am xx
Thank you...this s hook works great with my copper wire and merlin's gold creations. Once again grateful for the tips. You Rock !!
Thank you so much for all your videos It is so useful and well explained .. for the beginner it is the best !!!
Really good tutorial. Your items are sooo neat.
Thanks so much, Reneice!
Most Excellent- Thank you, sister ! Just what I was looking for to make some cord/ribbon necklaces- I dislike spring clasps-so fussy and sharp-hard for older people to use--this is great !!! (you could also use a skinny metal file to help smooth the ends of the wires, if needed)
Thank You for the tutorial I like the way you explain.... God Bless You!
Thank you, Lizzy!
You’re an excellent teacher and instructor ❤️❤️❤️
Wonderful video. Can't wait to try. You are an excellent instructor. Thanks so much.
Your presentation its very easy to follow. I made my first clasp. I'm very happy. Thanks
Thank you very much, this video helps me a lot to do clasps which they fit very well with with handmade jewllery when the wires are used the most.....S-Shap hook is amazing.....I did one with viking knit bracelet.
Nice and clear demonstration and explanation. Thank you. Very helpful for me to make my own clasps. ❤❤ 😊
Thanks so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful.
From the UK, it makes a change to have a clearly understandable audio, albeit an American accent, hahaha, ☺☺☺, cool calm and collected, I've 👍, and subscribed, luv and cuddles from me and your UK. Viewer's ☺😊😀☺😊😀❤❤
Thanks so much, George! Greetings from across "the pond" ^_^ I could try and do an English accent, but I don't think anyone would thank me, haha!
Grazie per questi preziosi consigli
Thank you for sharing. Your a great teacher and easy to follow.
could you please tell me what brand of tools you use? they look amazing! I just had so many aha moments watching this tutorial. :) those little tips make a world of difference!
Are you using half-hard silver? Do you anneal the metal? How do you make sure the metal won't lose its shape (from use, and/or from carelessness of the person who wears the jewelry)? I want to make these, but I'm afraid they'll be out of round after a few uses.
Is the wire DEAD SOFT or SOFT? Thank you kindly for your your time and brilliant imagination!!! Your work is Sublime...
I'm going to try this art form. I think it's a great tool to learn and use with other forms. Love it!
Very easy too follow, thank you so much for your tutorial❤
Perfect just what I was looking for
Fantasia. Thank you very much. I am practicing practicing. Both gauges of wire. However my flush cutters are getting gouged with the 18 gauge. I like my Beadalon cutters the best and don’t want to ruin them. What is your recommendation for a good flush cutter for thicker gauge wires?
Hi Judith, thanks so much for watching! I love my Xuron Maxi Shear Flush cutters for thicker wires: amzn.to/2VSzAVl They have handled everything up to 12 gauge for me. Of course, if you're cutting memory wire or something super tough like stainless steel wire, you'll want something like this: amzn.to/2TsZhKD or you will ruin your flush cutters. I hope that helps!
Great tutorial, I've learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing.
So glad to hear it!!
Your voice is so calming and relaxing :)
Thanks. You are one of my jewelry fabrication go to.
Thank you they’re beautiful blessings from Laredo Texas
This is my go-to video to make clasps. Thank you!
Hi. Thank you so much for sharing your skills & making such excellent tutorial videos... I just wanted to ask... Obviously it's your preference... However I'm just curious why you always choose dead soft as opposed to the half hard wire options... Wouldn't it be "easier" to not have to work harden the wire with hammering if you chose the half hard instead of the dead soft?
I thank you for your time in this matter 😊
Ziona.
Thank you so much for watching! There are a couple reasons for using soft over half-hard. Biggest one is that it's a lot easier to put in the smooth bends that so many of my styles utilize with softer wire, especially for beginner wire workers. The other one for me is that I have a health condition which causes chronic joint and muscle pain and inflammation, so habitually working with wires that require much more grip strength and force to shape would not be good for me personally. But if you are fine working with half hard and can achieve what you want with it, then go for it!
Love your video's, what type of wire was that? You are very good at what you are doing and how you are sharing it, can't thank you enough..This is my new passion. I've been a chef for 30 some years and I think I can do some thing different. You show necklace clasps. I see wicked driftwood sun catchers s hooks...so cool..
Thank you for sharing this, i was wondering how to make them 👍👍👍👏👏👏💖💖
Awesome! Can't wait for the next one. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!
loving the s shape, helpful as I am left handed..many thanks
Thanks for another great tutorial. Is hammering with a nylon or rawhide hammer as effective as using a metal head hammer? I know I need to work garden the wire but I don't like flattening it out or putting marks on it.
Sorry for the late reply! Using a metal hammer will result in the most flattening of the wire, and thus strengthen it the most, but using something like rawhide or nylon definitely does work harden it too, just not as much. I'd recommend experimenting and seeing if it works for you!
Hi, thank you for the video. First time I made along with the video. My S hook came out more flat that I wanted. After you have curved it in to make the hook., how can you "tweek" it to round it up?
Thanks so much I really need it for my bracelet now I need for my necklaces
thank you i love this. going to probably do this for most of my bracelets
Thank you for this very easy to follow tutorial.
EXCELENTE EXPLICACIÓN . GRACIAS.
thank you for making your videos, you make a very good teacher, i hope i can do as well as you do
Great video ! You make it all look so easy ! Thank you for sharing.
Thank You Jocelyn for your wonderful tutorial on making clasps do you have a tutorial on making toggle clasp
Love the hammered wire ...such an artistic touch. Thank you for a very good teaching video! Is that two bench plates or one big one?
Have a question: What type of hammer is used to create these clasps, etc. I located a block bench on Fire Mountain
[Bench block, steel, 4 x 4 x 1-inch square with 1/2 inch half-round groove}. Is this the proper bench for this type work?
Hi Lynda, thanks for watching! a 4x4x1 steel bench block is what I use, so you should be good. As far as hammers, I have a link to one example of the type to use in the video description, but here it is again: amzn.to/2Dh7vxQ Basically you want a "jeweler's chasing hammer"
Thank you thank you so very much for yet another AWESOME tutorial. Anything I have made with wire I have learned from you. I have always wanted to make a clasp,and now I know how to. Again I thank you for the very clear,step by step instructions you give. I look forward to more tutorials. Also I left a message on your FACEBOOK!!!!!
I love the video, but at 8:03 where you say that you are starting about three quarters of an inch up, it looks more like an inch and a quarter.
many thanks for this video, just what I was looking for to finish off a bracelet...very cool
Very nicely presented.
where can I purchase this wire , can you tell me the difference between stainless steel and the sterling filled wire... I have quit a bit of the stainless wire, I find it hard to work with sometimes.. thank you
Great tutorial! Thanks 👍😊😊
very helpful and easy to understand....thanks
Great video, I'm just getting started. My question is, how do you know how much wire to use to make each of these different loops? Is there a book I could purchase for general guidelines you would recommend? Thank you and I plan to watch more of your tutorials.
Great tutorial ❤ thank you