In this video I show how I made miniature bead lamps with glass on top. How to make glass for your bead lamps using fish tank • How To Shape Plastic T...
Who wouldn't think that these tiny lamps are cute??? I love them! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas Sharon!! My gnomes would love to have some lamps to light up their home! I'll make them some like yours! Cheers! ~Janet in Canada
Those are so dang cute omg on my to make list, which is getting bigger with each video, I have had to make a visual diary with little drawings of everything to make lol
What great fun, Sharon. I'd thought of modern bead lampshade bases, but these are much more fun. I've bought costume jewellery from charity shops before, but when getting bulk jewellery to take it apart (for crafting, miniatures & mixed media etc), I got a better deal on ebay. I searched for 'broken jewellery' & there was many different lots for sale, sorted by weight. Much of it isn't actually broken, it just hasn't sold, but it's all good for crafting. Btw - those pins that you cut out of the necklace are called 'eye pins', you can buy them in packets at the craft store, or there are tutorials online to make them with jewellery wire. Near the 'eye pins' in stores, you will also see 'head pins'. Instead of an eye (the loop) on 1 end, they have a head (like the head of a nail or a dressmaking pin) - these are also v useful. :)
I LOVE these oil lamps, they look so real, and very pretty too. I've made a couple of these, but instead of using fish tank tubing, I used some clear plastic pipettes that I've had lying around for ages but never used before. I just cut out the narrowest part of the pipettes and then cut the narrow pieces into into small tubes. You can buy the pipettes very cheaply from art and craft shops, and any shop where they sell resin. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia P.S Thank you for this great video tutorial ❤
suggestion, to make these look even more real you could flare out the top of the glass a little bit. maybe even use some tiny clear beads cut in half as glass accents.
Thanks, Sharon. I love making the little beads lamps and bottles. These "glass" chimneys will make them look so much more realistic. I appreciate this more than you know.
you're welcome. I'm so happy to know the video was helpful, it means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!
OMG! I just spent about 2,000.- on miniatures on e-bay & Etsy! One of those lamps easily goes for 28.- plus S&H which can run from 9.00 up! Surprisingly those bead caps are sold in bags by themselves at Walmart in the beads department isle! I have a ton of beads & caps. Question: can the straight pins they sell be used as the hat pin your showing? And can you use super glue in exchange for the expensive Amazon glue? They both do metal, plastic, wood, etc.?I’m amazed and so grateful! I’m obsessed with miniatures & you’ve opened up a world of possibilities for me! I’m almost completely blind & this gives me a sense of purpose to complete something I’ve always dreamed of doing and saving me thousands of dollars!! Thank You so much for your tutorials! I subscribed and can’t wait to see your others! 🤗❤️🕯
I bought a lot of plastic pipettes to try and make mini bottles with and I think I will try them for the lamps (since the bottles didn't come out so good). Great tutorial, thank you.
Great idea to reuse old jewelry from the thrift store. These are so cute. You can find bead caps from Michael's Craft Store or Joann Fabric Stores in their jewelry sections. These little lamps are so cute and thanks for sharing your ideas.
I love this video and your technique worked pretty well for me. I actually included your video link in my blog so I could let everyone know where I got the idea from! Thank you!
Always love how u show step by step details on everything u do Sharon!..and with all the videos on utube, u still bring something more to the tutorials!!..I love the fish tube idea.makes the lamps look antique looking or like a actual oil lamp!!..I wonder which one aunt katri will want by her bed..hhmmm!..thanks again ...u r the best!!!
You are amazing Sharon- your enthusiasm for all things miniature and teaching us "How To" is just delightful, your generosity of heart and spirit is breathtaking. Thank you so much, I now have my daughter following your videos too - she adores mini everything!!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive Shall do, she was very moved watching you show your father his mini me Artes Gnome, and the fact that he is involved making things, just adorable and a new lease on life for him .
👋🏻 Hello friend! I’m not much into the miniature world so I would not know that these have been on the internet for any length of time! But I’m sure glad I found this now! I enjoyed your video. Thank you so much for such a detailed instruction. These are so cute! ❤️💜💚
This looks so great Thank you for showing us how to make them, i think while crocheting i can keep the yarn needle i need in one of them so that it doesn't get lost. Keep up the fabulous work :D
I love these. I was just making the plans for a gig and a sleigh for the horse diorama and these little hurricane lamps look cute on the sides of the drivers seat. I think I got the idea from a Dracula movie lol but I was actually thinking about trying to make a couple this afternoon before I found your channel...talk about synchronicity! Eye pins would work for the little knob thingie.
Super helpful! I bet these could be modified for electricity using pico LEDs if one wanted them to light up...the fine wires should thread up through the beads. A little trickier to line up all the beads, but should be possible.
I realize this is an older video, but when looking for jewelry findings it's better to search in millimeters, rather than inches. Most beads and findings are mm. These lamps are super cute too. I love how you made the tops. Very creative.
for sure. I don't buy specific pieces, only what I find in thrift stores. I figured some measurement was better than none, lol. And thank you for the tip and the kind words, much appreciated!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive That makes sense. You had just mentioned looking on amazon, and measured in inches. So, I thought for future reference, in case you did need a specific size. Of all the beads and jewelry making stuff I have, I don't think I even have that size.. heh I do love that you were able to get them off a cheap piece of jewelry, because I know I have some of that.. haha
I love the thrift store bags of misc jewelry, they are such fun to open! And stick around long enough and you'll hear "better than an inch" and "just a little less than" "and my absolute favorite, "'a round abouts" I'm terrible for measuring.. I try hard for other people's sake but I eyeball everything and if only they allowed for those kind of measurements I'd be a professional lol!!! But it's good to know for future so thanks again. Amazon is so great! And since we're not out thrifting anymore due to the pandemic, my last bag of odd jewelry bits did come from there but none are actually measured either.. it's a bag of mixed sizes up to 15mm and it was cheap so I grabbed it to fill my stash again. (I start to panic when the stash gets low lol)
thank you so much Yvonne for the wonderful comments. I appreciate each one, you made me smile. I am so happy you found your way to my channel, it's a joy to know that the videos are helpful. Have a beautifully creative day!
I'm sooooo excited I found this. I had been wanting to make one of these and hadn't seen any miniature ones so this is awesome 😎 I also have all the stuff already. I happen to have 3 aquariums working and others empty so I have lots of aquarium hose and oxygen hose I'm assuming that should work too .
ohh that's awesome!! And yes, oxygen hose works, in fact, that's what I used.. oops. I assumed it was tank hose but it's the same material and the same size so no worries there. Have fun and keep me posted!
oh how I wish I had those wonderful craft stores near me! I live in a small town so only got Walmart or online shopping with amazon but really good to know for others reading this comment. Also try Michaels and big fabric stores.
To cool. I hate to do this to you but know I think if you could wire in a LED flickering light into your lamps..... Oh how that would light up your little hobbit houses.
yes, I thought of it.. it'll be happening in the future. I was looking for the perfect lighting solution, wasn't able to find any just yet... but I will, lol Thanks!
omg, manipulating the fish tank hose is a gamechanger!! ty for sharing, these are frikin kee-yoooot!
thoroughly enjoy your instructionals ❤
Who wouldn't think that these tiny lamps are cute??? I love them! Thanks so much for sharing your ideas Sharon!! My gnomes would love to have some lamps to light up their home! I'll make them some like yours! Cheers! ~Janet in Canada
Those are so dang cute omg on my to make list, which is getting bigger with each video, I have had to make a visual diary with little drawings of everything to make lol
What great fun, Sharon. I'd thought of modern bead lampshade bases, but these are much more fun. I've bought costume jewellery from charity shops before, but when getting bulk jewellery to take it apart (for crafting, miniatures & mixed media etc), I got a better deal on ebay. I searched for 'broken jewellery' & there was many different lots for sale, sorted by weight. Much of it isn't actually broken, it just hasn't sold, but it's all good for crafting. Btw - those pins that you cut out of the necklace are called 'eye pins', you can buy them in packets at the craft store, or there are tutorials online to make them with jewellery wire. Near the 'eye pins' in stores, you will also see 'head pins'. Instead of an eye (the loop) on 1 end, they have a head (like the head of a nail or a dressmaking pin) - these are also v useful. :)
awesome tip, I'll look into that! Thanks for the terminology too, it's good to know :)
I LOVE these oil lamps, they look so real, and very pretty too. I've made a couple of these, but instead of using fish tank tubing, I used some clear plastic pipettes that I've had lying around for ages but never used before. I just cut out the narrowest part of the pipettes and then cut the narrow pieces into into small tubes. You can buy the pipettes very cheaply from art and craft shops, and any shop where they sell resin. Love from Amanda Jones in Melbourne, Australia P.S Thank you for this great video tutorial ❤
suggestion, to make these look even more real you could flare out the top of the glass a little bit. maybe even use some tiny clear beads cut in half as glass accents.
Thanks, Sharon. I love making the little beads lamps and bottles. These "glass" chimneys will make them look so much more realistic. I appreciate this more than you know.
you're welcome. I'm so happy to know the video was helpful, it means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!
Very good tutorial and your lamps look realistic. Thanks so much for sharing. :)
OMG! I just spent about 2,000.- on miniatures on e-bay & Etsy! One of those lamps easily goes for 28.- plus S&H which can run from 9.00 up! Surprisingly those bead caps are sold in bags by themselves at Walmart in the beads department isle! I have a ton of beads & caps. Question: can the straight pins they sell be used as the hat pin your showing? And can you use super glue in exchange for the expensive Amazon glue? They both do metal, plastic, wood, etc.?I’m amazed and so grateful! I’m obsessed with miniatures & you’ve opened up a world of possibilities for me! I’m almost completely blind & this gives me a sense of purpose to complete something I’ve always dreamed of doing and saving me thousands of dollars!! Thank You so much for your tutorials! I subscribed and can’t wait to see your others! 🤗❤️🕯
Great idea! These are adorable little lamps. So cute. A perfect addition to your gnome houses. Thanks for the inspiration.
Wonderful videos. Will you consider giving us a tour and update on the Tree Village? I can't wait to see all you have done to it over the months. : -)
I thought these were mini bongs at first. Super cute either way lol
😂
You are amazing, make my day.
God bless you!
I bought a lot of plastic pipettes to try and make mini bottles with and I think I will try them for the lamps (since the bottles didn't come out so good). Great tutorial, thank you.
Wonderful very realistic...charming room detail
I think the stretched tube ones look the best. 😁
You are awesome......l just love your amazing videos. Thankmyou so much
I've always wanted to make one but wasn't sure as to how to even begin... but again, You've come to the rescue!! Thank you very much!! 😄😊👍💖
I'm so glad to hear that, thank you!
E6000 is a jewelry glue that doesn't fog or yellow over time. I love it.
Sweet little lamPs!
Thank you for sharing! I love it too much!
These are so cute I am definitely going to make some. Thanks for sharing
These are wonderful…thank you.x
Love these! Thanks for sharing!
Oh wow 👏wow 👏wow 👏😍absolutely amazing creativity 👏😍🙌
Thank you so much 😀
Very nice. I love to try to make it.
Vers beautiful, félicitations
How clever ! Beautiful
Great idea to reuse old jewelry from the thrift store. These are so cute. You can find bead caps from Michael's Craft Store or Joann Fabric Stores in their jewelry sections. These little lamps are so cute and thanks for sharing your ideas.
Your techniques are Marvellous and your tutorials are inspiring and I am DEFINITELY going to give this a try!
Awesome ideal love the little lamps
I love this video and your technique worked pretty well for me. I actually included your video link in my blog so I could let everyone know where I got the idea from! Thank you!
Gorgeous!!!
These are awesome. Thank you! I think I may make and give out some of these for Christmas.
How charming! Thanks for sharing.
This is so cool, just love it..I want to make fairy houses..I would love to make a few of these, thank you so much!
Always love how u show step by step details on everything u do Sharon!..and with all the videos on utube, u still bring something more to the tutorials!!..I love the fish tube idea.makes the lamps look antique looking or like a actual oil lamp!!..I wonder which one aunt katri will want by her bed..hhmmm!..thanks again ...u r the best!!!
You are amazing Sharon- your enthusiasm for all things miniature and teaching us "How To" is just delightful, your generosity of heart and spirit is breathtaking. Thank you so much, I now have my daughter following your videos too - she adores mini everything!!
Your kind words made me smile. Straight to my heart, thank you ❤️ Tell your daughter I said hello and happy crafting!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive Shall do, she was very moved watching you show your father his mini me Artes Gnome, and the fact that he is involved making things, just adorable and a new lease on life for him .
👋🏻 Hello friend! I’m not much into the miniature world so I would not know that these have been on the internet for any length of time! But I’m sure glad I found this now! I enjoyed your video. Thank you so much for such a detailed instruction. These are so cute! ❤️💜💚
I love Your creations your channel is sooooo inspiring!!!!! Thank You for sharing your ideas!!!!! 💕💕💕🤗👍🎉
I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!!
I just started the video and I’m so excited to learn how to make this!!
So cute Sharon 👏👏👏
This looks so great Thank you for showing us how to make them, i think while crocheting i can keep the yarn needle i need in one of them so that it doesn't get lost. Keep up the fabulous work :D
Thank you! Your tutorials are thorough and so creative.
thank you!
These are sooo cute! x
Love em!
Beautiful & adorable! :) tyfs
Yay, more videos! I just love watching you create, it's so relaxing!
I'm so happy to hear that, it means a lot. Thanks so much!
You're so creative omg
Thanks soo much for the information and inspiration. When I get to making one I'm going to try to leave the wire at top for wick and paint it. Thanks
absolutely! Have fun!
Those are so adorable thanks for showing
I love these. I was just making the plans for a gig and a sleigh for the horse diorama and these little hurricane lamps look cute on the sides of the drivers seat. I think I got the idea from a Dracula movie lol but I was actually thinking about trying to make a couple this afternoon before I found your channel...talk about synchronicity! Eye pins would work for the little knob thingie.
💕Love your videos. Thank you.
I loved this video! So cute! I need to make these. You are amazing!!!
So cool and fun!
Muito gracioso, lindo, delicado parabéns
These are fabulous 😂❤
Super helpful! I bet these could be modified for electricity using pico LEDs if one wanted them to light up...the fine wires should thread up through the beads. A little trickier to line up all the beads, but should be possible.
Ohhhh I really like that idea!! I’ll def have to try it out. Thank you!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive I'm going to give it a go also, if I can figure out how to shape the tubing without a glue gun.
I would think a sequin could be used for the piece you thread the embroidery floss into.
Great 💡 idea. 🏝🌞
thank you!!
Good craft enjoyed watching 🇨🇦❤️
I'm so glad, thanks!
Use some 100% acetone to get the super glue off your fingers. Also those are super cute!
I realize this is an older video, but when looking for jewelry findings it's better to search in millimeters, rather than inches. Most beads and findings are mm. These lamps are super cute too. I love how you made the tops. Very creative.
for sure. I don't buy specific pieces, only what I find in thrift stores. I figured some measurement was better than none, lol. And thank you for the tip and the kind words, much appreciated!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive That makes sense. You had just mentioned looking on amazon, and measured in inches. So, I thought for future reference, in case you did need a specific size. Of all the beads and jewelry making stuff I have, I don't think I even have that size.. heh I do love that you were able to get them off a cheap piece of jewelry, because I know I have some of that.. haha
I love the thrift store bags of misc jewelry, they are such fun to open! And stick around long enough and you'll hear "better than an inch" and "just a little less than" "and my absolute favorite, "'a round abouts" I'm terrible for measuring.. I try hard for other people's sake but I eyeball everything and if only they allowed for those kind of measurements I'd be a professional lol!!! But it's good to know for future so thanks again. Amazon is so great! And since we're not out thrifting anymore due to the pandemic, my last bag of odd jewelry bits did come from there but none are actually measured either.. it's a bag of mixed sizes up to 15mm and it was cheap so I grabbed it to fill my stash again. (I start to panic when the stash gets low lol)
@@WhereTheGnomesLive Yup.. my kind of measuring.. heh Very nice.. I never get lucky enough to find stuff like that.. heh
Какая прелесть!!!!!!!!
So cute! Thank you :-)
I just love these thank you so much for sharing. I just found you and I and now subscribed to you. have a wonderful day.
thank you so much Yvonne for the wonderful comments. I appreciate each one, you made me smile. I am so happy you found your way to my channel, it's a joy to know that the videos are helpful. Have a beautifully creative day!
Merci ❤
I'm sooooo excited I found this. I had been wanting to make one of these and hadn't seen any miniature ones so this is awesome 😎 I also have all the stuff already. I happen to have 3 aquariums working and others empty so I have lots of aquarium hose and oxygen hose I'm assuming that should work too .
ohh that's awesome!! And yes, oxygen hose works, in fact, that's what I used.. oops. I assumed it was tank hose but it's the same material and the same size so no worries there. Have fun and keep me posted!
Fab i love them im a new subby x
Your hobby store or Fire Mountain has the bead caps😊
So talented
thank you!
Yay love love love your videos
thank you very much!
Que belleza todo solo que al hacer de otro idioma me es compleja comprender 😢
Супер 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Yayyy! I was the 1k like.
Try searching for the bead caps with "findings". Also fly tying stuff is a treasure trove of cheap findings, feathers, threads/filaments,beads etc.
You can pick up the bead caps at Hobby lobby!you can also pick up the eye pins there too!
oh how I wish I had those wonderful craft stores near me! I live in a small town so only got Walmart or online shopping with amazon but really good to know for others reading this comment. Also try Michaels and big fabric stores.
Thank you🥰
These are cute. But do you sell these and if so where?
thanks! I don't sell anything, sorry.
Michael's stores have a lot of things you might need to make these lamps...just a tip.
What is the diameter of the tubing?
To cool. I hate to do this to you but know I think if you could wire in a LED flickering light into your lamps..... Oh how that would light up your little hobbit houses.
yes, I thought of it.. it'll be happening in the future. I was looking for the perfect lighting solution, wasn't able to find any just yet... but I will, lol Thanks!
I was so looking forward to watching this video but it's completely broken up ☹️. Do you have another version I can watch please?
What does “broken up” mean? I just quickly went through it and it plays fine for me. Maybe it was a glitch earlier!
@@WhereTheGnomesLive that's odd! Okay I'll try again, thanks
I've just re run it and it is fine. Must have been one of the gnomes playing lol
Le problème est que la vidéo est floue et que cela bouge beaucoup, rendant la lecture compliquée.. C'est dommage car cela a l'air très intéressant...
What size are the large bead caps?
I had some super glue stick to my fingers tiger for four hours wow lol
I was so shocked when it first happened to me! And no matter how careful, I would manage to get some on my fingers again.. and again, lol