The Puffy Heart is a very challenging beading pattern, but when made properly the result is stunning.
I am making my puffy heart tutorial on video free for viewing for a limited time.
If you have struggled with puffy heart instructions on paper, then this video was made for you.
I take you through the process step by step.
You can access the video at this link:
Good luck and Enjoy!
OH Thank you, thank you! I cannot wait to try! You have made my weekend!—yvette
Thank you for the puffy heart pattern. I have 3 granddaughters that LOVE jewelry, and wanted to make hearts for them. Also, thank you for the resource page in the “free part” of jewelry making professor… I found a GREAT and inexpensive website for swarovski crystal beads. I LOVE your info!
are you still sending out a wrtten pattern of the puffy heart, if so could i have one please.
thanks
terri
Okay, I am on my way…I hit a snag but went back & reviewed & am almost finished! What I have is lovely & I can’t wait until it is complete! Thanks for the clear steps & instructions.-ymv
I finally mastered the puffy heart! I have completed 3 and each is prettier than the one before,
. I am now experimenting with color, finishes of the crystals and bales. Thanks so much Eri for this video and for being a great teacher.—ymv
If you are sending written directions I would love to have one.I am having a hard time seeing some of the strings.Your designs are GREAT!Thanks so much for sharing with us.
I really like the Crystal Heart Pendant. I tried making with 6mm fire polished beads but it was difficult to following since the beads were different in shape. I had a hard time in the beginning. Sometimes it was hard to tell where to put the string when moving up to the next bead. I followed the video and tried making it five times. Finally on the sixth attemp, I used the 6mm crystals as in the video. It came out correctly. I didn’t quite get how to finish off so I did the best I could on my own. My vail is not quite centered properly; however the heart looks pretty. I looked at the video the seventh time and now the finishing makes more since.
This was pretty challenging for me since I’ve never done a complicated crossweave beading project before. I will make again and hopefully I will get the proper finishing done and get the beaded vail centered next time.
When a pattern calls for Monofilament string…I am always at a loss for what to purchase. That seems to be my biggest intimidation to jewelry making. I never know what to use. I’ve collected so many things but believe it or not have yet to make anything. I try reading online by searching but there is so much information that it literally boggles my mind. Any suggestions as to what I should buy for Monofilament string? Thank you all for your help…
Hi Cynthia,
It is not easy to find right sized monofilament string in the US.
What I use is Toho T-line #2 which has 0.24 diameter but it is very hard to find here. So we started offering at our website.
Here is the link:
http://www.jewelrymakingprofessor.com/shop/Toho-T-Line-Nylon-Thread-0.24mm.html
Eri
Eri, After reading the post on monofilament,now I am wondering if I am using the correct string.I use fishing line & use the appropriate diameter for the bead size.Sometimes I use 2 mm. crystals.I have also used 3mm.& 4mm.Also, the fishing line lists a strength tested number in lbs.Is this okay? The designs seem to come out okay.I also glue with a dab of jeweler’s the final knot & weave in the ends.Is this recommended? Thanks for your advise.—y
Oops! Correction—I meant to type ‘jeweler’s glue’. It is clear, dries quickly & has a fine applicator tip.My worry is that it might cause the monofilament to deteriorate? Thanks again-y
You can use fishing line as monofilament string. You only need to use very fine strings when you make a weaving pattern with it. If you can find the 6lb one which is 0.25mm diameter that will be very close to Toho T-line #2 which is 0.24mm diameter . It is a good idea to use clear jewelry glue to secure the knot. I personaly like G-S Hypo Cement the best.
I knew I had posted a question about the monofilament but could not for the life of me find it! Thank you so much for replying back to me Eri. The strings and wire part of jewelry making is the most confusing for me and your answer at least helps me to start on a project now. Thank you again…and hope your doing well!
Dear Eri,
Thanks so much for the help and advice.I have learned so much from you and this site.With much appreciation-y
Dear Eri,
…. so I finally logged onto this website and found your free tutorial for the puffy heart and I have alrready made three…I am so happy!!!! 
your instructions are awesome and you are so patient. If you are still sending out written patterns, would you be so kind and send me one? THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FINALLY TEACHING ME HOW TO MAKE A PUFFY HEART!!!!! And thanks to this website for providing so much information for us bead lovers. ^,^
I saw part of the puffy heart tutorial on you tube and I thought it was very difficult, so I looked at another one by someone else and it was even MORE difficult…..I was so discouraged
Hi Leticia,
I am very happy to hear that you have successfuly made a Puffy Heart on your own!!
It was a big challenge for me when I first tried it so I came up with the idea of making video to help other fellow beaders.
This is the reason why I only supply videos not written tutorials for my videos.
Thank you.
Eri
I think Eri amazes us all. I have never seen anyone as good as her! Eri…thank you for the tip about fishing line also. I think I will first use the Toho as you suggested first and then try the other. I will definitely get the G-S Hypo Cement too…
I would like to purcase a Puffy Heart pattern if available…Please in form me how..
Thank you ,judy
Hi Judy,
We offer the puffy heart tutorial for free.
You can find it here:
http://www.jewelrymakingprofessor.com/puffyheart.html
Thanks!
Eri
I love how easy it was to make the puffy heart following your video I just wish it showed how to a attach a bail to it. I’ve been trying but it always comes out crooked. Any ideas. I hope thank you big fan. Also I want to purchase your membership to access all your patterns but I have to wait until next paycheck. Thank you again
hi, I love making jewelry and I’d like you to send me please the written pattern of the puffy heart I’ve been trying to do it but I can`t figure it out. please It’ll be helpfull.
my sister has breast cancer and i would like to see the free video for the puffy heart again so i can make it for her .please and thank you .
hello id really like to have this pattern and to see the video but i cannot get it to play it just keeps skipping, i tried to even purchase it to download it but that failed as well please help thank you