The pieces you have made are simply beautiful. Colors, textures, and conformation of each bracelet is wonderfully put together. I never realized how liberating the experience of creating something so simple yet so desirable with the public could be until I began making my own jewelry. Although I would never try to duplicate any of your original creations, you have given me inspiration to attempt different combinations and patterns of expression. Hopefully mine too will be equally gorgeous.
I have discovered the joy of making my own jewelry for gifts. I have several non-romantic women friends in my life whom I would love to be able to buy jewelry for. But alas, $'s are in short supply in today's economy. As pedestrian as it might sound, I have passed the craft section in Wal-Mart for almost a year and marveled at the beautiful Jewelry components which are available for far less than the manufactured product. So far, with a small investment of tools and such, they like my jewelry.
These are pretty. But if I don't make my bracelets with stretch magic it is too hard to get them off and I have to use solid silver or gold that won't tarnish, plated isn't good enough. I think these designs would look pretty as stretch bracelets too.
@iiiSubarudemon1999 well bless your heart...I appreciate your compliment and it matters not whether you be a boy or a girl...a man or a woman...if you like my jewelry and you think that it is pretty then that is all that matters...again...I thank you.
@T4v33b I use Beadalon stringing wire and depending upon the type of beads that I am using I will use anything from 49 strand to 19 strand stringing wire...it also comes in silver and in 24k gold plate and allows for making beautiful strong strung bracelets.
HI....what u made was really cool and exciting... i wanna try to make atleast one of them ..so could you please provide me a video of the second bracelet.
WOW!! Your work is so stunning. Loved every piece. I just started beading myself so you have inspired me and given me ideas on other types of beads I can use. I mainly use pearls and crystals. Thanks for sharing! :-)
Mourning chorlette! By chance I ran across your video for bracelet making. Wow I think you have a wonderful gift and you just found yourself a VALUED customer. I dwell in the Pennsylvania area and would love oinformation on how I can start purchasing your lovely collection. Regars,Nathan
I have to say that I would want to challenge myself more than just making essentially the same bracelet over and over again, but with different beads. They're all basically the same pattern - one of this, then one of that, end with a toggle clasp.
Charlotte, beautiful bracelets and super video too!! I love to make bracelets too but have never made anything as beautiful as yours. You inspire me!! I live in Katy and I have heard of a bead store on Harwin but never heard name of store or where on Harwin. I guess I will venture out to find stores in that area. Keep up the great work. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work. I love butterflies, dragonflies & flowers.... so you know which one of your bracelets had me saying out loud
@LesisMoore77 As far as "suppliers" go I pick up everything I need at either various bead stores over in the Harwin district here in Houston or from Michael's and Hobby Lobby's craft stores...and thank you very much for the compliments...I too love the wooden and the fresh water pearls.
I am new to the bead world , and had also wanted to make bracelets my primary pieces .I had something totally diffrent in mind. Most of these types are pretty basic and common . You have changed my mind ... these are truly in a class by themselves. Just Gorgeous !
@pklewis59 Bless your heart...THANK YOU!...that is nice to hear...I wish you all the luck in the world with your jewelry making... is a wonderful hobby and I do think you will enjoy it.
@lizzylocket123 well...hahaha...at least you liked 2 of them...you know what they say...even a broken clock is right twice a day so not everything I did was wrong!...hahaha
@PixiePeachPomme Thank you PixiePeachPomme...if I am not mistaken you liked the teal & pink floral cloissonne bracelet...that is also one of my favorites as well.
@jenneth159 I'm sorry but I have no idea what you mean't by your comment saying "u did not make that"?... EVERY piece of jewelry that you see on that video was personally made by me and me alone and I also made the video the same way...so just exactly what are YOU alluding?
@jenneth159 I'm sorry but I have no idea what you mean't by your comment saying "u did not make that"?... EVERY piece of jewelry that you see on that video was personally made by me and me alone and I also made the video the same way...so just exactly what are YOU alluding to?
@susanbrown6349 well thank you ma'am...I LOVE large clasps/toggles...to me they can really make or break a bracelet...I also enjoy the quest of finding unusual clasps.
@directedbyhp Thank you very much for your kind compliments...as a rule I use Beadalon 49 strand stainless steel jewelry beading wire...it is very strong and very flexible...of course...if I am stringing fresh water pearls I have to use a different wire...just depends upon what stones you are working with
@MrsLuckyClover At the present time I do not sell any of my jewelry...it is merely a hobby of mine in which I make jewelry for myself and my friends and family.
@amazinqtati You are so kind...thank you...and I am glad that I have inspired you to make some bracelets on your own...I buy a lot of my beads and findings at Harwin Central Market (I believe you can find them on the internet...Bead & Bead is one of my favorite stores there)...I also like Bead Traders here in Houston...and I also buy from Michael's and from Hobby Lobby as well...good luck!.
well bless your heart...thank you for those wonderful compliments and I wish you the best in learning how to make bracelets for your girl...and if they are made by you they will mean a LOT more to her than something you could ever buy...good luck to you!
Thank you VERY much...nothing warms my heart more than having someone tell me that something I created is "extremely beautiful"...again...thank you from the bottom of my heart...you made my day!
@Tomlears Aw, Im glad I could make your day! Have you ever thought about selling some of them? I would love to buy one if you have ever consitered. :)
and THANK YOU!..that is very nice to hear...I try to make bracelets that I feel are beautiful and it's nice to hear that others think of them that way too!
bless your heart...you sure know how to make my day...that is so nice to hear and I am so glad that my creations have inspired you...good luck...would love to see your pieces as well.
Beautiful work Charlotte! I especially love the first two bracelets, very lovely! I think my fave is at 3:45...so adorable! I have some butterfly/dragonfly charms that are quite similar. Beautiful, beautiful work! I'm in the Magnolia area and I get lots of my beads at Hobby Lobby. Do you mind telling me what shops in Houston you buy your beads at? Thank you!
well bless your heart Hildacat, you sure know how to make a gal feel good...thank you for the wonderful compliments...the bead shops I frequent the most aside from Michael's & Hobby Lobby are Bead Traders off of Westheimer & Fondren & both of the bead shops at Harwin Central Market on Harwin Drive. By the way, the bracelet you liked the most is one I made for my granddaughter.
I think im gonna cry, you have done an absolute excelent job!! You should and i say this with all my heart open some sort of business so I can buy some!!!! BRAVO
well PLEASE don't cry...but I do appreciate your kind comments...it gives me a warm feeling when others appreciate my work...at this point in my life I only make the bracelets for myself and family and friends...have never even thought of selling them but you know what they say..haha..NEVER say NEVER!...hahaha
thank you very much...I have never ordered any off of a website as I have a multitude of bead shops here in Houston...you also can buy some very nice beads at places like Hobby Lobby and at Michaels.
@montrealstars60 THANK YOU montrealstars60...presently I do not sell any of my jewelry...so far it has strictly just been a hobby of mine where I make jewelry for myself and my family and friends...I have been giving thought though to selling it in the future.
thank you so much...I have a number of bead shops here in Houston that I buy from...and I have also bought a good many beads from places like Hobby Lobby and Michaels.
Most of the 14K gold plated jewelry findings I have purchased at Michael's...I have also bought quite a few of them at the Harwin Central Market here in Houston.
This is an exceptional video with beautiful handcrafted bracelets! You are a very talented lady! Your presentation is wonderful as well. The music fits in perfectly! Bravo!
these are beautiful. I love the findings.
charitymharrison 3 weeks ago in playlist More videos from Tomlears
Omg you should start a business
hammertime612 1 month ago
Very beautiful...thank you for sharing.
goodmonkey71 1 month ago
you got a lotta chops
nityanrtya 1 month ago
The pieces you have made are simply beautiful. Colors, textures, and conformation of each bracelet is wonderfully put together. I never realized how liberating the experience of creating something so simple yet so desirable with the public could be until I began making my own jewelry. Although I would never try to duplicate any of your original creations, you have given me inspiration to attempt different combinations and patterns of expression. Hopefully mine too will be equally gorgeous.
1955thekeeper 2 months ago
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I have discovered the joy of making my own jewelry for gifts. I have several non-romantic women friends in my life whom I would love to be able to buy jewelry for. But alas, $'s are in short supply in today's economy. As pedestrian as it might sound, I have passed the craft section in Wal-Mart for almost a year and marveled at the beautiful Jewelry components which are available for far less than the manufactured product. So far, with a small investment of tools and such, they like my jewelry.
1955thekeeper 2 months ago
These are pretty. But if I don't make my bracelets with stretch magic it is too hard to get them off and I have to use solid silver or gold that won't tarnish, plated isn't good enough. I think these designs would look pretty as stretch bracelets too.
kylemin3 2 months ago
nice work,love all of them..
wheeliebinatone 3 months ago
Are your spacers and clasps vermeil, or plated base metal? I would love to know. Your bracelets are absolutely beautiful. You rock! Joan
catdancingranch 3 months ago
plz show us how u made those~!
Dolceb7 3 months ago
Beautiful
mayaahmed 3 months ago
Tomlears, you said you don't use elastic string. What are these strung together with? They are really beautiful by the way.
missjohn316 4 months ago
Im A Boy, I Love Bracelets, And I Love The First Ones!
iiiSubarudemon1999 4 months ago
@iiiSubarudemon1999 well bless your heart...I appreciate your compliment and it matters not whether you be a boy or a girl...a man or a woman...if you like my jewelry and you think that it is pretty then that is all that matters...again...I thank you.
Tomlears 4 months ago
what type of threading do you use being you don't use elastic string?
T4v33b 4 months ago
@T4v33b I use Beadalon stringing wire and depending upon the type of beads that I am using I will use anything from 49 strand to 19 strand stringing wire...it also comes in silver and in 24k gold plate and allows for making beautiful strong strung bracelets.
Tomlears 4 months ago
HI....what u made was really cool and exciting... i wanna try to make atleast one of them ..so could you please provide me a video of the second bracelet.
Cheers,
neetuvisu 5 months ago
WOW!! Your work is so stunning. Loved every piece. I just started beading myself so you have inspired me and given me ideas on other types of beads I can use. I mainly use pearls and crystals. Thanks for sharing! :-)
mdooms76 6 months ago
Etsy is a good place to sell jewellery, just if anyone was wondering. I've got a shop on there... creationsfromrianna.
aar1992 7 months ago
Wow. These are absolutely beautiful pieces. I just started making jewelry and my stuff isn't quite at this level yet...lol. Nice job!!!
Kuczkowski8 7 months ago
Mourning chorlette! By chance I ran across your video for bracelet making. Wow I think you have a wonderful gift and you just found yourself a VALUED customer. I dwell in the Pennsylvania area and would love oinformation on how I can start purchasing your lovely collection. Regars,Nathan
libraryhunk 7 months ago
3:36 is the best!
Singerazboi100 8 months ago
exquisite pieces.
bubblegirl35 8 months ago
I have to say that I would want to challenge myself more than just making essentially the same bracelet over and over again, but with different beads. They're all basically the same pattern - one of this, then one of that, end with a toggle clasp.
LTTPUK 9 months ago
Charlotte, beautiful bracelets and super video too!! I love to make bracelets too but have never made anything as beautiful as yours. You inspire me!! I live in Katy and I have heard of a bead store on Harwin but never heard name of store or where on Harwin. I guess I will venture out to find stores in that area. Keep up the great work. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful work. I love butterflies, dragonflies & flowers.... so you know which one of your bracelets had me saying out loud
Freedomterri 9 months ago
Great vid!
Since u don't use elastic string, wut do u use?
zackmerrick15 9 months ago
How do you go about getting your suppliers. I love the wooden beads & the fresh water pearls. You have beautiful pieces.
LesisMoore77 10 months ago
@LesisMoore77 As far as "suppliers" go I pick up everything I need at either various bead stores over in the Harwin district here in Houston or from Michael's and Hobby Lobby's craft stores...and thank you very much for the compliments...I too love the wooden and the fresh water pearls.
Tomlears 10 months ago
I am new to the bead world , and had also wanted to make bracelets my primary pieces .I had something totally diffrent in mind. Most of these types are pretty basic and common . You have changed my mind ... these are truly in a class by themselves. Just Gorgeous !
pklewis59 11 months ago
@pklewis59 Bless your heart...THANK YOU!...that is nice to hear...I wish you all the luck in the world with your jewelry making... is a wonderful hobby and I do think you will enjoy it.
Tomlears 11 months ago
Wow! These are soooo beautiful. The women in your life must feel very special. I envy them!
kardodee 1 year ago
Wow! These are so beautiful. The women in your heart must feel very special.
kardodee 1 year ago
The only ones that were alright were 3:24 & 3:28.
lizzylocket123 1 year ago
@lizzylocket123 well...hahaha...at least you liked 2 of them...you know what they say...even a broken clock is right twice a day so not everything I did was wrong!...hahaha
Tomlears 11 months ago 2
Your work is gorgeous! I live each single piece, you are very creative and that make your pieces look extremely unique. Thanks for sharing.
griceh 1 year ago
Wow my favorite was at 1:19.. BEAUTIFUL!
PixiePeachPomme 1 year ago
@PixiePeachPomme Thank you PixiePeachPomme...if I am not mistaken you liked the teal & pink floral cloissonne bracelet...that is also one of my favorites as well.
Tomlears 1 year ago
@Tomlears u dd not make that
jenneth159 11 months ago
@jenneth159 I'm sorry but I have no idea what you mean't by your comment saying "u did not make that"?... EVERY piece of jewelry that you see on that video was personally made by me and me alone and I also made the video the same way...so just exactly what are YOU alluding?
Tomlears 11 months ago
@jenneth159 I'm sorry but I have no idea what you mean't by your comment saying "u did not make that"?... EVERY piece of jewelry that you see on that video was personally made by me and me alone and I also made the video the same way...so just exactly what are YOU alluding to?
Tomlears 11 months ago
you did an amazing job making those bracelets :O they're like pieces of art!! Well done!!
dylanamberiris 1 year ago
@dylanamberiris Well thank you VERY much...it is always nice to hear a nice compliment like that and I certainly appreciate it.
clrudel 1 year ago
reale cool
FnaT100 1 year ago
@FnaT100 thank you very much...so glad you liked them.
Tomlears 1 year ago
very pretty. love the use of large important clasp. gives your work a very expensive look
susanbrown6349 1 year ago
@susanbrown6349 well thank you ma'am...I LOVE large clasps/toggles...to me they can really make or break a bracelet...I also enjoy the quest of finding unusual clasps.
Tomlears 1 year ago
Adorable!
What material do you use to string your crystals on?
I am a beginner and I want to be as excellent as you are.
Love your style.
Angela M.
Louisville, KY
directedbyhp 1 year ago
@directedbyhp Thank you very much for your kind compliments...as a rule I use Beadalon 49 strand stainless steel jewelry beading wire...it is very strong and very flexible...of course...if I am stringing fresh water pearls I have to use a different wire...just depends upon what stones you are working with
Tomlears 1 year ago
lovely! you have good taste!
VegetaDaimoh 1 year ago
@VegetaDaimoh thank you so very much
Tomlears 1 year ago
wow amazingly legit work man keep it up note: my cousins auny is blind and she makes buetiful jewerly
armymedic98 1 year ago
@armymedic98 my goodness...your cousins aunt is BLIND and mades beautiful jewelry????...WOW!...now THAT is something!!!!
Tomlears 1 year ago
OMG! You do great work!
I want so many of these bracelets!!!
I cannot decide which is my favorite...
crazycoolone 1 year ago
@crazycoolone You are so sweet...thank you...thank you...thank you!
Tomlears 1 year ago
gorgeous, the people who get these most be amazing people! and they will love em forever
KrazyKirby101 1 year ago
@KrazyKirby101 Thank you very much...and YES...the people that receive these bracelets are pretty amazing!
Tomlears 1 year ago
do you sell these? if you do i would be interested in buying a couple for my god child. please contact me :)
MrsLuckyClover 1 year ago
@MrsLuckyClover At the present time I do not sell any of my jewelry...it is merely a hobby of mine in which I make jewelry for myself and my friends and family.
Tomlears 1 year ago
Gosh these bracelets are so wonderful!
too goregous.
you have inspired me to make bracelets.
may iknow were were youh get your material?
amazinqtati 1 year ago
@amazinqtati You are so kind...thank you...and I am glad that I have inspired you to make some bracelets on your own...I buy a lot of my beads and findings at Harwin Central Market (I believe you can find them on the internet...Bead & Bead is one of my favorite stores there)...I also like Bead Traders here in Houston...and I also buy from Michael's and from Hobby Lobby as well...good luck!.
Tomlears 1 year ago
Would love to make bracelets like these for my girl.
Definitely reading into it about finding materials now.
Thanks for the inspiration man, and big ups to you. Your stuff is great.
NathanHaselhorst 1 year ago
@NathanHaselhorst
well bless your heart...thank you for those wonderful compliments and I wish you the best in learning how to make bracelets for your girl...and if they are made by you they will mean a LOT more to her than something you could ever buy...good luck to you!
Tomlears 1 year ago
Your bracelets are extremely beautiful
TheOfficialDivo28 1 year ago
@TheOfficialDivo28
Thank you VERY much...nothing warms my heart more than having someone tell me that something I created is "extremely beautiful"...again...thank you from the bottom of my heart...you made my day!
Tomlears 1 year ago
@Tomlears Aw, Im glad I could make your day! Have you ever thought about selling some of them? I would love to buy one if you have ever consitered. :)
TheOfficialDivo28 1 year ago
@Tomlears And If you have ever consitered selling, I would love to purchase the one at 2:09
TheOfficialDivo28 1 year ago
that was really superb....wonderful work....
smithadeepakdev 1 year ago 2
@smithadeepakdev
and THANK YOU!..that is very nice to hear...I try to make bracelets that I feel are beautiful and it's nice to hear that others think of them that way too!
Tomlears 1 year ago
you're creations are awesome! I am beginning to make some jewelries too.it's inspiring.luv your works. Joy B.
itsnicki04 1 year ago
@itsnicki04
bless your heart...you sure know how to make my day...that is so nice to hear and I am so glad that my creations have inspired you...good luck...would love to see your pieces as well.
Tomlears 1 year ago
woww these are really pretty (:
cowoverthemoon1 1 year ago
@cowoverthemoon1
thank you so much cowoverthemoon1...it always makes me feel good when someone compliments my pieces...I really appreciate it!
Tomlears 1 year ago
Wonderful!!!
blomssub 1 year ago
@blomssub thank you blomssub...glad you enjoyed looking at my bracelets.
Tomlears 1 year ago
@Tomlears .They are gorgeous Tom and a great inspiration.
I work with gemstones for four month now so i wanted to see how a good piece
looks,and than i found your work!!!Wonderful.Thank you for sharing this...
blomssub 1 year ago
Beautiful!!!!!!! :)
rhcp867 1 year ago
@rhcp867 thank you very much rhcp867...it's nice to know that someone else thinks my bracelets are beautiful...thanks again!
Tomlears 1 year ago
@rhcp867 thank you so much for the wonderful compliment!
Tomlears 1 year ago
Just stunning.
MrsVeroniqueTV 1 year ago
@MrsVeroniqueTV thank you MrsVeroniqueTV...it always makes me feel good when someone compliments me on my creations.
Tomlears 1 year ago
beauty!
kellysoo 1 year ago
@kellysoo thank you so much kellysoo...I am glad you liked what you saw.
Tomlears 1 year ago
Beautiful work Charlotte! I especially love the first two bracelets, very lovely! I think my fave is at 3:45...so adorable! I have some butterfly/dragonfly charms that are quite similar. Beautiful, beautiful work! I'm in the Magnolia area and I get lots of my beads at Hobby Lobby. Do you mind telling me what shops in Houston you buy your beads at? Thank you!
Hildacat 1 year ago
well bless your heart Hildacat, you sure know how to make a gal feel good...thank you for the wonderful compliments...the bead shops I frequent the most aside from Michael's & Hobby Lobby are Bead Traders off of Westheimer & Fondren & both of the bead shops at Harwin Central Market on Harwin Drive. By the way, the bracelet you liked the most is one I made for my granddaughter.
Tomlears 1 year ago
WOW!!!
ruthpozo 2 years ago
thank you...thank you VERY much!
Tomlears 2 years ago
ahhh I love the turquoise one!
lovelyaley 2 years ago
thank you...that is very nice to hear!
Tomlears 2 years ago
nice!! u can buy bracelets like these at donnaliza. search on google.
darkbug1234 2 years ago
yes...I just looked at those...they are very very nice!
Tomlears 2 years ago
You have done a very nice job on video and your bracelets are just beautiful.
ckurban09 2 years ago
thank you Kay...you also have made some absolutely beautiful necklaces and earrings so pat yourself on the back gal!
Tomlears 2 years ago
OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!!!! i LOVE your Bracelets!!!!
preteenchic 2 years ago
well THANK YOU!...it's nice to hear that my bracelets also appeal to a "preeteenchic"!
Tomlears 2 years ago
wow, these bracelets are beautiful!
aRtzeegurl7 2 years ago
here's a GREAT BIG THANK YOU!!!!
Tomlears 2 years ago
Oh my, they are so beautiful. Thank you very much for posting! You've inspired me to work on my own designs.
chuckiesinlove 2 years ago
thank you very much and I am glad that I have inspired you to work on your own designs...someday post them here on YouTube and share them with us.
Tomlears 2 years ago
those are beautiful
sunsluvr 2 years ago
thank you very much!
Tomlears 2 years ago
Too much talent in one video. Thank You for sharing. Excellent video, excellent artist!
sandiegopat 2 years ago
oh my goodness...what is some compliment...thank you...thank you...THANK YOU!!!!
Tomlears 2 years ago
I think im gonna cry, you have done an absolute excelent job!! You should and i say this with all my heart open some sort of business so I can buy some!!!! BRAVO
PrincessGreen27 2 years ago 2
well PLEASE don't cry...but I do appreciate your kind comments...it gives me a warm feeling when others appreciate my work...at this point in my life I only make the bracelets for myself and family and friends...have never even thought of selling them but you know what they say..haha..NEVER say NEVER!...hahaha
Tomlears 2 years ago
Beautiful, nothing more need to be said
usmc1927463 2 years ago
that is very nice to hear...thank you very much!
Tomlears 2 years ago
Very nice bracelets the beads are exceptional
sunlightgal 2 years ago
well thank you...I love shopping for the various beads and jewelry findings.
Tomlears 2 years ago
Love the beads and the clasps too - can you order them off a website? tks.
goldengirl67 2 years ago
thank you very much...I have never ordered any off of a website as I have a multitude of bead shops here in Houston...you also can buy some very nice beads at places like Hobby Lobby and at Michaels.
Tomlears 2 years ago
Beautiful! Do you sell them?
montrealstars60 3 years ago 7
Thank you montrealstar60...I have never sold any...just enjoy making them for myself and family and friends.
Tomlears 2 years ago
@montrealstars60 THANK YOU montrealstars60...presently I do not sell any of my jewelry...so far it has strictly just been a hobby of mine where I make jewelry for myself and my family and friends...I have been giving thought though to selling it in the future.
Tomlears 1 year ago
thease are so amazing:O
where do you get so awesome beads?
offwithurhead 3 years ago 2
thank you so much...I have a number of bead shops here in Houston that I buy from...and I have also bought a good many beads from places like Hobby Lobby and Michaels.
Tomlears 2 years ago
Can you share where you have purchased the 14K gold plated beads...they are hard to find. I would GREATLY appreciate it.
elijah5mk 3 years ago 3
Most of the 14K gold plated jewelry findings I have purchased at Michael's...I have also bought quite a few of them at the Harwin Central Market here in Houston.
Tomlears 2 years ago
Wow...your pieces are nice! Thanks for sharing the video.
justlovingme 3 years ago 7
well thank you...thank you VERY much!
Tomlears 2 years ago
@justlovingme Thank you very much justlovingme and I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Tomlears 1 year ago
Very modest at 0:37 ;)
hellokittyigfa 3 years ago 2
just stating the facts ma'am...hahaha
Tomlears 2 years ago
haha
iamveggieburger 2 years ago
haha...like I said...just stating the facts!
Tomlears 2 years ago
This is an exceptional video with beautiful handcrafted bracelets! You are a very talented lady! Your presentation is wonderful as well. The music fits in perfectly! Bravo!
Historybuff1940 3 years ago 4
Well thank you very much...I appreciate your compliments!
Tomlears 2 years ago