'One Bead' Ring tutorial

[Kansaseq]

Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial with us. I'm going to try it later tonight : )

[PHOTOXITY]

Very nice tutorial and easy to follow. Great directions. I will certainly try this method soon. Thanks for the lesson.

[TheSelened]

Hi- Thanks so much for showing this!

[jazzyblack01]

Very pretty.

[Nadi973]

I love your video but when wrapping the ring I could see exactly what you were doing, your fingers were covering everything. Maybe you could raise the camera above your hands, that way your viewers can see what you're doing.

Thank you for taking the time to share your skills.

[iliketoast34]

This is so cool! I have an addiction to rings which tends to get a bit expensive, but making rings will give me one-of-a-kind rings which are a heck of a lot less expensive. Thanks for posting!

[griceh]

Great video, very nicely done. Thanks 

[DivineMissO521]

You seem very sweet and informative, however, your video is a little dark and out of focus. Maybe add a little more light and focus in closer. Thanks for the tutorial. :)

[BethSingleton1]

This looks like fun. I make lampwork beads and could probably used some of my squeezed beads for this. Can't wait to try it!

[buyhappiness]

@BethSingleton1 Hi Beth!! I love making lampwork rings. They are really neat. Have fun!! Thanks.

[RawCuteness87]

cute

ill have to try it

[iagrl]

Buyhappiness,

thanks for all your tutorials, they are awesome and well done. I can't wait to try all that you have shown. I really love your videos.

[buyhappiness]

Thank you kindly. Glad you like them. :O) Have fun!!

[DonielleMichele]

I bought a plastic ring mandrel and it sucks! I will go and get the metal one and hopefully my ring making will be easier and better! Thanks!

[buyhappiness]

Hi DM!! I know those plastic mandrels can be difficult. You have to concentrate on keeping the bead over the indent. The indent poses useful if you are using a bead such as a bicone or round shape, as it gives the bead a place to go so it doesn't stick way out on your ring. If you can keep the bead over that indent, the back of your ring will stay round. If your ring becomes 'squared', you could use a hammer to gently tap it back into shape while on the mandrel, trying not to stretch it.

[buyhappiness]

Message for Coreen in Syracuse: I got your email and wrote you back, but it came back to me undeliverable twice. I use sterling silver (soft), copper, brass, or gold-filled 20 - 22 gauge wire.

If I use craft wire, its Artistic Wire (silver colored). It keeps a bright silver, and is soft to work with, yet withstands a long life. You can get it at Artbeads(dot)com (free shipping) :O) for about $4. Good luck & keep practicing. Thanks.

[buyhappiness]

I only really use 24 gauge if I am working with a bead(s) that have a smaller hole, or for more fragile beads that will break with thicker wires. For these, I make a few wraps around the mandrel for the band, rather than two or three for 20 -22 gauge wires. That will make the band more sturdy. Try not to cross your wires. The more wires in the band, the more tricky it becomes. Beginners should try to use 20 - 22 gauge soft wires. :O) I could go on for days....

[QueekieBoy]

it would have helped if the camera work was done from over your shoulder!

[buyhappiness]

Thank you. I have tried that before, and you can see that in the original copper rosette ring tutorial. It came out kind of goofy. :O) Try that video, as it may give you a better idea. Feel free to email me if you need any help. :O)

[64534231]

this is very interesting- because of you I'm going to make a ring! thank you!

[buyhappiness]

Good Luck!! :O) Let me know if you need any help.

[htrfdes]

Thank-you!

[kristal22420]

Thanks