Hi all! Here is the link to the corresponding blog post: bit.ly/3liqVoP Also, check out the playlist to see my other gemstone chip beading tutorials: kzread.info/head/PL0BaSjaXGEJY8mjpdwMPyePzHuYqNw1dT Thanks for watching! 💜

You are awesome for taking apart your bracelet to show us how to make it. ❤

Love this. Made one with fluorite and it came out really nice! Thank you for making your tutorials! ❤️

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Jane! Thanks so much for sharing! 💜💜💜

These are so beautiful❤️ i just made one today and it took me almost 4 hours to complete one bracelet lol. I just love how the patterns get easier once you start making them. Thank u for this, I’m a only a beginner but i was able to make this bracelet with your help☺️

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

YAY! I am so glad you were able to make one, Nikka! Great job! 💜

That was so awesome of you to take apart the rose quartz bracelet just so you could show us how to make it. Thank you for your service! :-)

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Awww, you're so welcome! 💜💜💜

I watched 2 of your videos on chip gemstone - wow - loved it. I had no clue how to use these and now I do, yeah!!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear it! Thank you!

Phew! That was hard work Gina! You did an awesome job! Thank you for sharing.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yes, it was a process for sure, but so worth it. Thanks, Joselyn! :)

Hi gina..just love to watch such beautiful creations..thank you for sharing

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That really means a lot to me! 💜

Cute bracelet thanks for sharing your design Gina 😊

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Nikki Wilson You're very welcome, Nikki! Thanks for watching! 💜😁

Awesome! have lots of chips and didn't know what to do with them. Thank you so much!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! 💜💜💜

Hi Gina. What a beautiful bracelet. Thank you for sharing a new way to use gem Stone chips. I have some chips and didn't know what to with them....your design helps me figure out what to make. Thanks again for sharing your design!!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Melonee! So glad it is helpful for you! 💜

You are SO talented! These are beautiful!

Absolutely beautiful!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Rosalinda!

Wonderful! The basic chevron bracelet is the first beading project I ever did in a class, and I was hooked on beading. I've collected a lot of chips because I love the natural stones and sometimes I put a few in spiral or even peyote bracelets, but I absolutely love this, using so many together really shows off the pretty gemstones, and the special beads as accents just adds to them. Thank you!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

That's really cool to hear that the Chevron stitch got you hooked on beading! :) I am so glad this is helpful for you in coming up with another way to show off those pretty chips!

Thank You for this tutorial, I enjoyed making one... Keep them coming.. You inspire me.... 😄😄😄😄😄

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that, Sonia! Thank you!!

Gina!! I did it!! OMG I have never made anything even remotely like this before, never had even done ladder stitch! I watched your video about 120 times and wrote down each step until it FINALLY clicked! Now I definitely made some boo boos along the way (skipped rows, put on an extra flower, etc.), but that’s the nice thing about this bracelet...you can sort hide the mistakes. Now the back of the bracelet is NOT pretty, but that’s ok. I’m really proud of myself and just wanted to thank you for the inspiration, this fabulous tutorial, and for pushing me way out of my comfort zone! If you want to see it, I’m posting on my IG (giving you full credit for the design, of course.) newdani68. Thank you! 🤗😁❤️ Danielle

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle! I am SO happy to hear that you were able to get through it, and I loved the pics that you shared with me! Very proud of you for going for it, and continuing to try until you got it! 💜

Wow here we go again another superb video, really nice bracelet. I am work on the chevron but,I am a little slow hope to finish it soon. Happy beading.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again, Audrey! Glad to hear you're working on the chevron!

Very cool, thanks so much for sharing! I, too, use a double length of thread when stringing, working one half and finishing off that end before starting on the second half, which I keep neat by wrapping it around a kumihimo bobbin.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Loving working with half and half. Great idea about the Kumi bobbin! :)

Beautiful bracelet. The rotating Adornable elements has gemstone chips this month. Now I can try this tutorial with them 🥰

A vendor was selling kits for something similar to this, she let me buy one of her samples, I had no idea this much work went into making one of these! Awesome tutorial!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad this was helpful! 💜💜💜

Hey Gina! Really enjoying going through all our video's!! This bracelet is just gorgeous, I love the rose quartz! Have a nice evening...Big ((Hugs)) and Love from Texas!! xo : )

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kelly!

Very beautiful. Thank you very much. For share. ❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Christine! I am so glad you enjoyed!!

Hi Gina, I hope you had a nice Christmas. I love the bracelet. I looked at chips but didn't know what to do with them. Now i can get some and make that bracelet. The flowers really give it a nice touch. Thanks for your ideas and sharing with us. Have a nice night.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Fran! So glad this could help! :)

Great tutorial! Very easy to follow. Thabks for all you do💜

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!! 💜💜💜

Oh wow, I've just discovered you! I must say this is one of the best gemstone chip projects I have seen! I will most definitely be trying this!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Thank you so much!! I am grateful to have you here!

I am new beader yesterday i sow this in tv and wondered how it could be maded, thanks for showing.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! :)

Love this bracelet. My granddaughter will love it! Chris

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad to hear it, Chris! Thank you!

I just came across this tutorial. I love It! You are a fantastic teacher and cover every step so well. I am going to try making this beautiful bracelet style. Thank you for making this video.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, Yolanda! 💜💜💜

Thank you so much! Now to make some Beautiful Christmas gifts.

Beautiful bracelet just started to do one my very first lol thank you for Sharing! Liz x

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elizabeth! Have fun making yours!

@elizabethvallely4044

5 жыл бұрын

Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads Ifid it enjoy making it a lot of fun even though did have a mistake or to but was able to correct them! Thank you again ❤️

Thank you for this video. I did one with an assorted strand of chips. With many irregular sizes, it was tougher than I thought it would be. Keeping it snug was a challenge and I needed to go back through some of them to tighten them up, but it came out nicely in the end. Worth the effort. Of course, you made it look effortlessly with your talent and expertise. Your work is beautiful.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks so much for sharing! I'm glad it worked out for you in the end! 💜

Beautiful 😍🌺👍

I absolutely love those bellflower beads and need to order every color right now! I get the rotating Beads of the Month box thanks to you and I used the green aventurine gemstone chips they gave me because I didn't have a clue what to do with them before now. I made this bracelet and was a little confused along the way but figured it out and the second half of the bracelet is beautiful! I didn't have the bellflowers so I used some lily flowers from the Beading School Academy tulip box (also thanks to you) and it looks pretty nice. Thank you so much for your amazing tutorials, I love being able to make such pretty jewelry! 🤩

@ORCHIDandOPAL

Жыл бұрын

I am so glad you enjoyed, Katrina!! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for tutorials 😃🌺

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching! 💜💜💜

Thanks for sharing, would love to try and make the bracelet.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

AnnieB You're very welcome, Annie! 💜

Wow, that's amazing you would take the bracket apart to redo for us, as a beader, I know how much work that is. Your the bomb, I love the look of this bracelet and have huge amount of semi precious chips & am happy to be able to make something that is different & beautiful.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks so much, Pam! You all are worth it! 💜💜💜

Not only is the design beautiful, you echo it in the YT cover picture. Thank you for the good work and clear instructions.

Amazing 😍

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching!

Wow very beautiful and nice 👍

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💜😁

This is an AWESOME tutorial, THANKYOU for not cutting out crucial parts like other tutorials, super pretty too!!! Subscribed btw =)

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💜😁

BEAUTIFULLUV IT JUST CAN'T WAIT TO TRY MAKING THIS & I'LL KEEP TRYING IT WITH THE BEADS I HAVE 11 OS.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! I hope it works out well for you! 💜

@andreagibson7099

5 жыл бұрын

I find some 8os about 25 it work so I need 2 order them from bb- crafts or go 2 store think so so much 4 TEACHING US BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY @@ORCHIDandOPAL

Hermoso! Gracias

I love ❤️ you tutorial tanks 🤗👍

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Isabela! 💜

Love it very much ❤️❤️❤️🎉👈

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💜😁

I completely love this bracelet tutorial! I’ve had no clue what to do with my chips! What size are the bellflower beads? I am going to make this a project! I just need to pick up some guards and little flowers! I just subscribed. I’ve been binge watching. Lol

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Stephanie! I am so grateful to have you as a new subscriber, and it makes me so happy you have been binging my vids! The Czech glass bellflowers, I believe, are 5x8mm. You'll have to keep me updated on how it turns out. Thanks so much for watching, and for your sweet comment! 💜

Love the “crazy gemstone” comment - so true. Also I had to rip it apart once - they were flying. The second time I’m not rushing it. I just want that thing on my arm it’s so pretty. Using tiger eye and some 8mm Jet violet fire polished beads from Bead Crate. It’s turning out lovely.

Really lovely! I will be trying this soon. Im thinking about making it wider perhaps 7 beads per row, and wonder how many chips to stitch? 3 instead of 2? THanks for introducing the wire guardian. I love the look of it!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely try it! You'll have to report back and let us know. :)

Hi Gina, I’m so happy you did this tutorial! It’s another beautiful project of yours that I’m so excited to try...just nervous because I’ve never done anything even close to it! I have a question about seed beads...there are so many to choose from, and when a pattern calls for size 11 or 15, I’m not sure if the SHAPE of the bead matters? I’m just so new to seed beads, I know some are roundish and some are more square cut. Do you recommend a specific “type” for this bracelet! Thank you so much! Danielle from CA.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle! So glad it is helpful for you. You will want to use regular rounded seed beads, not the cylinders, or "Delica" beads. The seed beads (rounded) are less expensive, and will give you the look of the bracelet that I showed in the tutorial. Hope that helps!

This is so creative. Can you send me a link to the bead place you talked about.

pretty

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Layla!

I made one of these a yr or so ago there's a tutorial of it on Gina's gems creation she calls it pretty Pebble bracelet I think. she did it with a base of herringbone it's kind of cool you both have the same name.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Coleen Taylor Wow! Great minds think alike, I suppose. I'll have to check that out. Thanks for watching! 💜

Hi, I keep watching and then have more questions! I definitely want to make the bracelet with the bellflowers, I love them. But, I’m eager to start this and don’t have any. Could you suggest what other beads would work in their place? I have a lot of 4mm crystal bicones, but I know those don’t always work in some beading patterns. Should I stick to a certain shape or size of bead? Thanks Gina, I really appreciate your guidance!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Danielle, you could use anything in the center, really. In the video I showed the mushroom beads and stars used as well. 4mm bicones would work, and even if you had beads in a 5-6mm they'd probably work as well. Thanks for watching! :)

@daniellemisin4049

5 жыл бұрын

Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads Thank you Gina! Hugs and Happy New Year! 🎊

I haven’t ordered the supplies yet, but this looks a bit complicated. Hope I can do this. If I want it an inch longer, should I make the base about 4 rows longer? Or more....

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Cindy! This probably wouldn't be the best design for someone who is brand new to bead-weaving, but it's not too hard, otherwise. I would say go another 8 rows if you want it a full inch bigger. Have you tried my previous chevron stitch tutorial yet? That one might be a good one to start with, then tackle this one. I'm sure you can do it, though! Thanks for watching! Hope it turns out beautiful for you. :)

I do not see the original Chevron bead bracelet tutorial that you made before. The link is not in the description box. Thank you for the video it’s very inspiring.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

Here you go: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y6xl04-QkabJfbA.html Thanks for watchin! :)

It would look great with a contrasting flower i.e. a bright pink or a matching darker flower - yes?/no?

@ORCHIDandOPAL

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! I love changing up the color - sometimes mono, sometimes contrasting. Have fun!

Hi. Can you tell me if I can make this bracelet just completely with gemstone chips instead of using another bead down the middle? Thank you!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Amy! It’s possible, but may be very frustrating to attach the top chip beads since they are all so irregular. Hope that helps! 💜

I get mine from Fire Mountain Gems! If live the chips from different stones or quarts!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

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Gina absolutely beautiful and stunning!! Thanks so much for a beaded tutorial using gemstone chips as I have them in tons of gems. I also have the Czech bell flowers in a few colors including 1 that would match any chip. I also myself have a UFO bracelet with netting and carnelian chips. Lol I had to take it apart so that's why it's a UFO. I have a question about how many times to go thru your ending loops for your clasp. I usually go thru until I can't fit my needle thru anymore. By doing this am I actually weakening the beads by going thru so much and having it really tight? Thanks so much for another great easy to follow and understand tutorial. Please keep them coming!! I just love you and your wonderful creations. P.s. sorry so long. Your new friend from Florida Melissa Doucette

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Melissa! I'm glad you enjoyed this tutorial. I would say there really isn't a need to go through more than 2-3 times if using a sturdy thread such as Fireline, especially if making several half hitch knots along the way. Going through so many times that it is tight will certainly create the potential for weakening the bead at that location. It's a great question! :)

@melissadoucette278

3 жыл бұрын

@@ORCHIDandOPALGina thanks so much for answering my question. Now I know not to go thru so many times especially since I do use fireline. Again very much appreciated. Much love

I'm going to make some I school colors.

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

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Hi, I'm just wondering. I don't have any 8.0 beads can I use 6.0 and would using the bigger bead make a difference in how many rows?

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Candace! You can definitely use 6/0's on the bottom. Just try increasing the beads on the top by say 2 to start, and adjust if you need to. Thanks for watching!

Beautiful ❤️! Can I substitute 11/0 beads for the 8/0? Or 10/0?

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

You may be able to make it work, you'd just need more of them per row, etc. The gemstone bead placement may also need to be changed up. 💜

You use 40 rows for 7in bracelet. What would you recommend for 8 in?

@abbynormal4740

3 жыл бұрын

If my math is correct, 48 rows should work. :-)

Could I replace 15/0s for 11/0s? It's all I have that isn't black! Lol!

@ORCHIDandOPAL

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Adria, sure you could. They just won't be quite as dainty and tiny, but there is no reason why they won't work. Thanks for asking! Hope it comes out great!

I had stopped using chips until I see you and this beautiful bracelet, but where do you find those flowers?

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Peggie!! 💜💜💜 You can find those flowers on Etsy, and I think Potomac Beads has some right now.

Going to give this a try but having a hard time finding beading needles. Anyone have suggestions I would appreciate it

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Patty! You can always try Amazon, and also Eureka Crystal Beads: bit.ly/ECBNEEDLES if you haven't checked there already. Thanks so much for watching! 💜

@criskay5480

3 жыл бұрын

i use the thinnest wire or cut out some from old electrical wires

Thank you what size would the toggle clasp be?

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

I seem to use between a 12-16mm size, but you can use any you’d like 😁💜

I just followed the pattern and it only covers the top of my wrist, could it be that I tightened everything to tight?

@ORCHIDandOPAL

3 жыл бұрын

That's a possibility, Pam. I had tightened things up pretty well too, though. You could add additional jump rings, and a larger clasp, perhaps, if you want to salvage what you have made. 💜💜💜

Have you made a tree with chip beads please. Thank you

@ORCHIDandOPAL

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Barbara, I haven't, but thanks for asking! 💜💜💜

Can you show tutorial on the brown bracelet thanks

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

It's the same technique. :)

Do you have a tutorial for tiger eye bracelet

@patriciamorgan6545

4 жыл бұрын

It's made exactly the same way as the pink one, except substitute a different color 8/0 seed bead for the base (something that coordinates with tigereye), and substitute mushroom beads (or whatever other accent bead you're using) for the flowers. Also substitute gold-tone findings for the silver, and gold 15/0 seed beads to make the end loops, and to anchor the gemstone chips.

Love the bracelet in the pink. What are the size of the Czech bell flower. Are the

@ORCHIDandOPAL

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Elena! They are 4x6mm.

@elenagoveo8977

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you