Comments on: Spiral Wire Bead Cap (Tutorial)

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:33:23 +0000

In reply to Pat Y. Pat, that would certainly make an interesting effect on the bead cap. You might want to try the hammering effect on a less expensive type of wire first, instead of experimenting on your sterling wire. Then if it works, you can feel comfortable doing it on the silver.

By: Pat Y

Pat Y — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 15:21:14 +0000

Great idea, I am wondering if this was made with sterling silver wire you could hammer for effect before pressing out the cup?

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 12:52:43 +0000

In reply to Jean BH. You're very welcome, Jean BH! That's lovely to hear. :)

By: Jean BH

Jean BH — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 11:14:33 +0000

Love the idea and the instructions. Thank you Rena.

By: Pam F.

Pam F. — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 12:09:07 +0000

Why didn’t I think of this????? Oh well, glad you did and thanks for sharing. I like using bead caps & they can really dress up a bead….

By: Beaded Birch

Beaded Birch — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:36:42 +0000

Twisted wire would make an interesting alternative.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 03:34:36 +0000

that is so increadible,compared to you am an infant in jewellery making,but you are my role model.

By: Sheila Meador

Sheila Meador — Fri, 30 May 2014 13:23:59 +0000

Rena, I love the way you mix metals and use wire to create a unique look that displays your artistic talent. I wanna be like you when I grow up (psst….I’m 65).

Giving a customer jewelry with handmade bead caps is so cool. When my sister in San Francisco receives a compliment on one of my bracelets, she proudly says, “Thanks, I have a personal jewelry designer.”

I appreciate you, Rena!

By: Susan

Susan — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:57:29 +0000

The cap is such an elegant addition (but something makes me want to draw a smiley face on the bead 🙂 Thanks for sharing.

By: RobyGiup

RobyGiup — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 08:52:04 +0000

I never thought about putting a cap on a bead. Thanks for sharing the idea and tutorial!

By: diann

diann — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 17:51:02 +0000

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

By: maria

maria — Sat, 29 Mar 2014 17:30:28 +0000

these would make great earrings.

By: angie

angie — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 23:18:59 +0000

very cool the talent possessed here is simply amazing

By: Alla P.

Alla P. — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:21:51 +0000

This is priceless! Between finding right bead caps and having enough of them on hand, it’s always a problem. This tutorial totally solves the problem. Rena you are brilliant!! Thank you!!!

By: Linda Sinish

Linda Sinish — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:39:40 +0000

Making bead caps eliminates the agony of not having enough bead caps to finish a project and hoping the local bead store has the same bead cap in stock. I’ll be sure to make some of these bead caps and have them ready for a future project.

By: Becky

Becky — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 13:14:43 +0000

Thank you for this! It looks good & original & it’s a good way to save $ on beadcaps!

By: zoraida

zoraida — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:40:34 +0000

Bead caps are a great way to dress up a bead. They really make them special and add so much interest to a design. They sort of make me think of a lady wearing a hat for a special occasion (old fashion image, I know – or maybe not if you’re British royalty 🙂 Your tutorial makes it so easy, I love it!