Comments on: Beaded Eyeglass Holder Made with Polymer Clay and Glass Beads

By: Sandy Dixon

Sandy Dixon — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:06:42 +0000

You are very welcome.
Sandy

By: Cindy Lietz@Charm Jewelry Findings

Cindy Lietz@Charm Jewelry Findings — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:03:43 +0000

Thank you Sandy for answering Barbara’s question! I have only used the ones Barbara talks about so I didn’t have any good advice. I too, will have have to try the ones you suggested. Thanks for the tip!

By: Sandy Dixon

Sandy Dixon — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:42:06 +0000

@Barbara – I use the black elastic with either silver or gold balls on the ends. They seem to work very well.

By: Barbara P

Barbara P — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:53:17 +0000

I use the plastic or rubber eye glass holder ends (the kind that have the coil in the middle for cinching). I have had complaints from customers who say this type of end does not hold up well as it continues to stretch out, even after tightening. Are there other types of ends out there that may be better tightening? Any suggestions?

By: Cindy Lietz@Flower Petal Bead Keepsake Jewelry

Cindy Lietz@Flower Petal Bead Keepsake Jewelry — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:45:43 +0000

Very good idea Lori! I think I may do that with my lanyards as well, would give them more options for using them.

By: Lori Daugherty

Lori Daugherty — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:00:16 +0000

I attach lobster clasps to the end of my eyeglass holders and clip the rubber end pieces into them. That way when the rubber pieces wear out they can be easily replaced. You can also remove the rubber pieces and use the eyeglass “Leash” as a necklace.
You can get end pieces at Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Fire Mountain Gems and most bead stores.
Happy Beading!

By: Sandy Dixon

Sandy Dixon — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:51:08 +0000

yes and thank you very much

By: Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Rose Bead

Cindy Lietz@Polymer Clay Rose Bead — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:54:29 +0000

Sandy, I am not totally sure what you mean. I think of bead tips as something that looks like an open clam shell with a hole in it for stringing your bead thread or wire through, crimping or tying a knot and closing the clam over the crimp/knot. Then you add a jump ring and clasp or chain to the bead tip in the provided loop.

Is that what you mean? Did I help or do you need more info? There are some jewelry making basics on firemountaingems.com if you need more help, or just ask me again in another way. Maybe I can still help.

By: Sandy Dixon

Sandy Dixon — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:32:58 +0000

I need to know how you attach the bead tips onto the end of the chain. I put them on but they keep falling off. I,m just learning and would appreciate your help. Do I put a crimp tube on first or just use the bead tip? I’m getting very frustrated. Thank You so much for your help.

By: Cindy Lietz@Beadalon Beading Wire

Cindy Lietz@Beadalon Beading Wire — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 21:29:00 +0000

Hi Darinder! You can find eyeglass holders in lots of places online like orientaltrading.com and firemountaingems.com. I can usually pick them up at the dollar store or craft store too.

Very clever of you to make your own! They are pretty much the same thing. You could slide a bead with a large enough hole over an o-ring as long as it it tight enough to make a great eyeglass holder.

As far as the beads being too heavy, I usually only put a few small focal beads at the ends and seed beads around the neck to avoid it getting too heavy.

You may want to restring yours to get what you are looking for. Use a nice quality beading wire for durability and drape.