30 MOST ASKED DIY Jewellery Making Questions

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In this video, I answer 30 of the most asked questions about Jewellery Making. I cover everything from choosing the right clasp for heavy necklaces to using 1-step loopers and everything you need to know about wire, plus much more. Get yourself a nice cuppa, sit back and let's do this.

Links to Videos
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The Questions
0:39 - What type of clasp do I use for a heavier necklace?
2:03 - How do you measure a bracelet when using a toggle clasp?
2:42 - Why do you add a jump ring when adding your clasp?
4:07 - How do I see the links to the tutorials you mention in the video?
4:29 - Can I use my 1 step looper with memory wire?
5:03 - How do I make my second loop once I have the beads on?
6:06 - Why don’t I use my 1 step looper in every video?
7:14 - Can I use smaller beads to make this cuff bracelet?
7:36 - Could I use thinner wire for this cuff bracelet?
8:23 - Part 1: What type and size of wire do you use for necklaces and bracelets?
8:31 - Part 2: Is Soft Flex the same as Tiger Tail and when should I use each one?
11:55 - What type and size elastic do I use for stretch bracelets?
13:08 - What type of needle do you use for stretch bracelets?
13:47 - How do I stop my big eye needle from breaking?
14:19 - What type of wire do you use for jewellery making?
15:26 - What is the best thickness of wire for making earrings?
16:25 - What do I do with my leftover pieces of wire and chain?
17:51 - Can you use the Magical Crimper with any size crimps?
18:01 - Can you use regular 2mm crimps with the Magical Crimper?
19:06 - What size wire can I use with the Magical Crimper?
20:20 - When using Griffin Silk thread how do I stop it fraying around the crimp?
21:45 - Why is better NOT to use a crimp cover?
22:43 - Do your crimp tubes ever fail?
24:19 - Where is the video for the 5 bracelets?
24:34 - Why do you make a bend in the wire before you make the loop?
25:31 - Why do my loops look like teardrops?
26:41 - What is the best way to open my loops so they keep their shape?
28:21 - How do I make my loops all the same size?
29:26 - How do I harvest pearls from a knotted necklace?
30:00 - Where can I buy my tools? I have tools but they don’t look professional?
31:00 - How do I get my earrings to face the right way?

*Bonus Questions"
32:55 - Why are they called Vacuum Beads?
33:30 - Who helped you develop your style?