tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post8991759019648598882..comments2024-03-27T18:20:35.784-04:00Comments on The Beading Gem: Adding Bead Focals to Wire Crochet BraceletThe Beading Gemhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-77104526852505258702013-01-13T09:17:10.772-05:002013-01-13T09:17:10.772-05:00Hi Christine -if you watch carefully, she does 2 d...Hi Christine -if you watch carefully, she does 2 double crochet in each space, making 4 in all. The bead is added between the first and and second double crochet. <br /><br />Freeze the frame when she shows the completed first row and you will see the bead is slightly to the right. It's a forgiving technique so it won't be obvious overall. <br /><br />If you prefer a more balanced bracelet, you could alternate the bead placement ie after the first dc, then the next time after the 3rd dc.<br /><br />Another option is to use a 4 loop clasp which means you have 3 spaces to work with. <br /><br />Hope this helps!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-61676232314097867342013-01-13T01:36:42.865-05:002013-01-13T01:36:42.865-05:00Love the vid and have already made several. Except...Love the vid and have already made several. Except I keep going back to understand how to start. attaching the first row is tricky because there are only two spaces to build from... not three. It seems you've put the first and second stitch in the first hole. Is that right?SisChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620513945530981894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-38086696706156418702012-12-22T21:54:39.902-05:002012-12-22T21:54:39.902-05:00If your skin is super sensitive, you might not lik...If your skin is super sensitive, you might not like wire crochet jewelry. However, I suggest you give it a go anyway and see what your tolerance level is. <br /><br />However, if you do wire crochet bracelets with the 3 braided lengths technique, it shouldn't be a problem.The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-69496816529323996752012-12-22T21:36:41.155-05:002012-12-22T21:36:41.155-05:00This is very beautiful. I have very sensitive skin...This is very beautiful. I have very sensitive skin, though, and wonder if it would be scratchy. Do you know if it's smooth or scratchy when it's all finished?Angela Magnotti Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06895392654684741089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-36832445642788318162012-12-22T09:36:53.933-05:002012-12-22T09:36:53.933-05:00Yes - this gives you more options!Yes - this gives you more options!The Beading Gemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10373750828368944711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7312145685876120575.post-38528114144899705292012-12-22T09:26:27.926-05:002012-12-22T09:26:27.926-05:00Thanks for the link. I've just started trying ...Thanks for the link. I've just started trying wire crochet. And although I like the beads just being wherever, I'd also like to make it more focal/central in my piece. I'll check here video out.KayzKreationzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933419782896934949noreply@blogger.com