On this page, you’ll find a number of instructional videos to help you get started working with silicone beads and components. The videos are intended as practical guidance and inspiration, especially for anyone making something themselves for the first time.

In the videos, I show how I work: how I tie knots, string beads, and use components, and what I pay attention to while making things. These are my personal methods and points to consider, not a fixed step-by-step plan or a guarantee that the finished product is safe or legally compliant.

The knotting technique I demonstrate for teething rings has been tested by me for strength and passed the test. If you make products to sell or for other people to use, it remains important to have your own finished product tested separately. After all, everyone works a little differently, and even small differences in shape, construction, or material choice can affect the finished product’s strength.

The materials used for pacifier clips (such as clips and satin cord) have been tested several times as separate components. However, the safety of a finished product always depends on the overall assembly, how it is attached, and its intended use. In the video, I show how I approach this, but this does not constitute approval or a guarantee for homemade finished products.

You’ll also find videos on this page about:

– working with pens

– using snap closures

– making keychains

– my three-hole split beads and the thinking behind this design

Use the videos for guidance and inspiration, and always think critically about what you make. When you use materials to make a finished product, you, as the maker, are responsible for its assembly, material choice, any testing, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations—especially for items used by babies or young children.