Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This is the fifth video in what is currently a recurring series of jewelry-making videos. I plan to share at least one of these a month (but there’s always the possibility for more!)
To finish out the prepped designs from my bead box, I made two bracelets that both include bead soup and button-and-loop closures.
You can find an assortment of my jewelry, art, and cards at Hello Gallery in Fairhope, AL. Find them on Instagram: instagram.com/hellofairhope
and on Facebook: facebook.com/hellofairhope
As well, other pieces are available on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope
I talked about several things in this video. Here are some links I referred to, along with ones that will clarify some topics.
~*~Bead Box (18th reveal): craftyhope.com/2024/03/bead-box-18-reveal.html
~*~April’s Jewelry Video: youtu.be/DkokMbGX9yE
~*~Lori Anderson is the originator of the Bead Soup Blog Party. From what I can tell, she is most active here: instagram.com/thesumofsmallthings
~*~ My last (I think) Bead Soup Blog Hop post (on my blog): craftyhope.com/2012/08/6th-bead-soup-blog-hop-third-reveal-and.html
~*~Using Crimp beads: youtu.be/V6dyWVmwvh8
~*~ Here’s some information about sizing bracelets from Jewelry Making Journal: jewelrymakingjournal.com/bracelet-sizes
~*~ Tutorial on wrapping briolettes (teardrop beads): youtu.be/-BSSWYeB43A
Opening and closing jump rings: youtu.be/WhZaC6DKzw4
Full Jewelry-making Basics playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqeJA0eXm_OlInQtX9xAli_rhuT_LIZM4
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Materials Used/Mentioned:*
Bead Soup Book: amzn.to/4ehrRZt
Bead Mat: amzn.to/3vZGMAG
Beading wire: amzn.to/48QF0VV
Crimp tubes: amzn.to/4cZPWl7
Seed beads
Bead stoppers: amzn.to/3P7oWbs
Buttons (shank)
Bead soup mix
Jump ring and lobster clasp assortment: amzn.to/3JePuzl
Crimping pliers: amzn.to/4n38q91
Jewelry pliers: amzn.to/37pcFZZ
Flush Cutters: amzn.to/3v7YqiH
Tweezer nose pliers: amzn.to/39boljO
Wire guards: amzn.to/4cSUmdD
Waxed cord: amzn.to/4eczOPw
E beads
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!
Support this artistic journey:
Become a Patron: patreon.com/c/CraftyHope
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/craftyhope
Shop on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope
See more from me on
Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope
my blog: CraftyHope.com
#diyjewelry #jewelrymaking
This is the fifth video in what is currently a recurring series of jewelry-making videos. I plan to share at least one of these a month (but there’s always the possibility for more!)
To finish out the prepped designs from my bead box, I made two bracelets that both include bead soup and button-and-loop closures.
You can find an assortment of my jewelry, art, and cards at Hello Gallery in Fairhope, AL. Find them on Instagram: instagram.com/hellofairhope
and on Facebook: facebook.com/hellofairhope
As well, other pieces are available on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope
I talked about several things in this video. Here are some links I referred to, along with ones that will clarify some topics.
~*~Bead Box (18th reveal): craftyhope.com/2024/03/bead-box-18-reveal.html
~*~April’s Jewelry Video: youtu.be/DkokMbGX9yE
~*~Lori Anderson is the originator of the Bead Soup Blog Party. From what I can tell, she is most active here: instagram.com/thesumofsmallthings
~*~ My last (I think) Bead Soup Blog Hop post (on my blog): craftyhope.com/2012/08/6th-bead-soup-blog-hop-third-reveal-and.html
~*~Using Crimp beads: youtu.be/V6dyWVmwvh8
~*~ Here’s some information about sizing bracelets from Jewelry Making Journal: jewelrymakingjournal.com/bracelet-sizes
~*~ Tutorial on wrapping briolettes (teardrop beads): youtu.be/-BSSWYeB43A
Opening and closing jump rings: youtu.be/WhZaC6DKzw4
Full Jewelry-making Basics playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqeJA0eXm_OlInQtX9xAli_rhuT_LIZM4
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Materials Used/Mentioned:*
Bead Soup Book: amzn.to/4ehrRZt
Bead Mat: amzn.to/3vZGMAG
Beading wire: amzn.to/48QF0VV
Crimp tubes: amzn.to/4cZPWl7
Seed beads
Bead stoppers: amzn.to/3P7oWbs
Buttons (shank)
Bead soup mix
Jump ring and lobster clasp assortment: amzn.to/3JePuzl
Crimping pliers: amzn.to/4n38q91
Jewelry pliers: amzn.to/37pcFZZ
Flush Cutters: amzn.to/3v7YqiH
Tweezer nose pliers: amzn.to/39boljO
Wire guards: amzn.to/4cSUmdD
Waxed cord: amzn.to/4eczOPw
E beads
*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If you have any questions about my process, materials, or anything else; please don't hesitate to ask!
Support this artistic journey:
Become a Patron: patreon.com/c/CraftyHope
Buy me a coffee: ko-fi.com/craftyhope
Shop on Etsy: etsy.com/shop/CraftyHope
See more from me on
Instagram: instagram.com/craftyhope
my blog: CraftyHope.com
#diyjewelry #jewelrymaking
