Sharon in KY Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Has anyone made these? I'm going bead shopping today and wondered what stretch elastic is really good and strong and what size?Saw a you tube video and they said .05 string, don't have any that small. Seems like it would be too weak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Anxious to hear what you found Sharon. I am not into making jewelry but...I used to wear those beaded toe rings in the summer. If I remember correctly the elastic strings were really narrow/small. I never had a problem with them breaking. I don't know if toe rings are still popular with young girls but about 8 years ago I remember going to the pools in our summer home communities in DE and it seemed like everyone wore toe rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedar_lea Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 I've never had a beaded ring not break on me after a couple weeks. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 I use .7 for my ornies. It's strong enough, but small enough that I can still tie a knot. I got 1.0 by mistake one time and had to super glue every knot (and my fingers). ...for what it's worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin1970 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 How do you tie the knots? I have a hard time making the bracelets and the ankle bracelets. Id love any hints or help.Are they easy to make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 http://www.beadingtimes.com/project0403.htmThis page has some really good instruction for the ring and tying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I've never had a beaded ring not break on me after a couple weeks. . .Did you wear it a lot? My DIL wears hers all the time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin1970 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks! I made some and gave some to friends and they have lasted. Im now making some ankle bracelets to go with them. Thanks so much for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon in KY Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 I made a couple of really cute ones too. I still haven't made an all silver one. Naturally I just have to buy some more beads to make it just what I want. I'd love to see what you all made. I'll post pictures later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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