There is one thing about making an EPIC tutorial video …
It takes FOREVER to put everything together, edit, add sound, lighten up some shots and get it all uploaded where you can share it. I’ve been working on this for exactly two weeks.
Not solid, mind you. But a good many hours.
A few of the items I mention in the video WILL BE in my etsy shop very soon.
Because I figure that if I’m going to show you HOW to make something I should also show you WHERE you can buy the elements to make it.
Right?
I’ve often looked at the big strands of coordinated beads that are so popular now and wondered what everyone is making with them. I haven’t seen very many projects with them… and that one thought is all it took to get me started.
In this video I’ll show you how I make a necklace that starts out as a single strand, goes into multiple strands and then back to a single strand.
It’s MUCH easier than it sounds and it’s a SUPER way to use those big, beautiful beads.
I hope you like the video. I’m learning to do the videos, sound, lights, editing… the whole shebang, on my own. It’s quite a learning curve but lots of fun at the same time.
hi Vicki I am ready to retire from the corporate world and want to make jewerly for fun and profit…………I am a jewerly nut and have LOTS of it………..I enjoyed your short You Tube how to on the BoHo necklace and big loop earrings………..so I would love to see more of your great tips and videos to help me aspire to my creative side of my life!
thanks for all you do to help our love of jewerly and creativeness!!
cheers
Pat Luczyk
Thank you for your nice note Pat. I know, I need to make more videos but they take so much time. Hopefully, once the garden slows down I’ll get back to video making. 🙂
Hi Vicki,
I have watched your video a couple of times and decided to make one for a friend. I have a couple of questions, though. How long is the necklace you made, and how did you determine that you needed 12 inches between the sides of the two strands?
Thank you,
Sally
Hi Sally,
I can’t remember what the finished length is. I like my necklaces on the longer side.
To determine how much length you need between the two sides, hold the strung large beads up to your neck on each side (just as if you are wearing it) and have someone measure the distance from the ends. This is where you also determine how long you want it.
I hope that helps.
Vicki
Fantastic teacher you are Vicki…thank you for the video lesson. I enjoyed it very much.
Kanthi.
Thank you so much Kanthi. ♥♥♥
I have watched other tutorials and by far yours is one of the best. The extra time you spend with lighting, positioning the camera, and making sure your fingers don’t block what you are doing are really appreciated. This is a beautiful creation, I can’t wait to make it (and wear it)!
Thanks Melanie for the helpful comment. It’s always good to know what folks want and need in videos. I hope you’ll share a photo of your finished creation!
For the people concerned about using Fireline for the necklace, you might mention that there are different sizes or weights of Fireline. I would steer clear of 4 pound but 6 or 8 would prove to be plenty sturdy. I also tie off in several places just to be extra sure that my beads are going to stay put. Good video.
Is Fireline the best thing to use for the multiple strands? Not my favorite thread to use, could you use beading wire or would that be too heavy? Thanks for the pretty necklace idea. What is the name of your Etsy shop while I’m at it? Thank you…
I really like Fireline. It’s strong but thin so I can pass inside a bead several times.
Yes, regular stringing wire would be too thick and heavy for this project.
I hope that helps.
Here is the link to my etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VickiODell
thank you so much for this
My pleasure, Vi.
I really love this! Love the Boho look. Your creations are beautiful and inspiring. Thanks 🙂
Thank you Fiona. I appreciate your kind compliment. 🙂
I just finished making this necklace. Just had to let you know how pleased I am with it. Thank you for your youtube video. It was very easy to follow and very helpful in hints for other jewelry I am making.
Thank you.
Oh Karen, how exciting! Will you share a photo with me?
Absolutely beautiful…you make it look so easy! Definitely going to give this one a try.
Yay! I’d love to see a photo when you finish Cathy.
Great project and very informative. I am going to make some of these. Thank You.
I’m glad you like it Judy. I hope you’ll share a photo of your finished pieces! 🙂