Watch info

We have a Beaded watch Project on our Projects page. It may not be what you are looking for, but it also may be able to give you some ideas on how to make one.

You can find the project HERE.
Oh, just so you know I am the Webmaster and not someone who knows a lot about beading. I am sure our Moderators can possibly come up with some suggestions for you.  '>

[tami]

I also have someone that is interested in a watch.  She is looking for a face that has only two strands of beads.  The way she describes it is that on the end of the watch where the strech cord is attached to the watch is a drilled hole that goes through the width of the watch face.  Then I guess you would take one long piece of strech cord and loop it through and make both strands.  Does this make sense.  I just do not want to purchase a watch face that is meant to string three strands or one that you have to tie off each individual strands.
If anyone one has any suggestions please let me know.
Thanks Tami

[Lisa]

Hi everyone.  I'm new & someone suggested I post a question here.  I have a request from a customer to make them a watch.  I've never made watch bracelets before & wondered if anyone had any suggestions.  The easiest, best, most durable........etc.  Thanks for your reply.  BTW, I bead with vintage, glass, lamps, sterling....
thanks, Lisa

[Polly]

The easiest methods use watches that don't require watch tips.
The very easiest, is using a watch tip with loops -- you can attach chain and charms rather than string beads.  But most people who are asking you to make a watch want a beaded watch.  
In that case, the 58-072 3-strand watch is the easiest to use.  With that, you have 2 basic options:
  - StretchMagic or Elastic Cord, and no clasp. (Finish ends with crimp beads.)
  - Beadalon stringing cable and Crimp Beads, and your choice of clasps

Check out the Watch section of our Jewelry Design Gallery for a few ideas.

[Polly]

Tami,
We don't have a 2-strand watch head, or 2-strand watch tips for beading.  If you buy some, normally you would string them with 2 strands of cord, but you could string it all with 1 strand, so you only had to tie it off once.  Just be sure it is strong cord, and doubled at least once to make sure it doesn't break.

[jojo]

I have a very hard time using a splitring with some watches, I can't seem to get it wide enough to put on.  How should I go about this as in the Three-strand Watch?

[marym]

Jo- So sorry I am just seeing this post!

I have a hard time with split rings too- I can get them open wide enough with split ring pliers- but I can't get them back into shape when I am done attaching them (but I've only tried sterling).

Are you using a base metal split ring? Have you tried using any Split ring tools?

One of these tools may resolve the issue for you. Let us know!

-Mary

[jojo]

Hi Mary,

 I have split ring pliers and am using sterling silver.  I didn't know there were other tools but I am interested in learning more.  I too have a hard time getting them back in shape.  I did go to a larger size base metal split ring but it really is too big.  I'm still working on this.

Thank you very much for your help.

Jo