Using Memory Wire to make Bracelets

Above are 3 separate bracelets using spacer beads and tubes, 
crystals, olive green beads and czech glass beads 
with a heart charm! 

Single row memory wire bracelets using 4 mm czech glass beads in lavender / pink with a magnetic clasp and charms on each end. (Two bracelets shown in the photo). Approx. 30 beads per bracelet to fit a 6.5 inch wrist

Above are two bracelets using beads, crystals and spacer beads (with rhinestones), 
tubes and charms!

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3 Rows of Memory wire using beads, crystals, spacer beads and tubes


Each row is made separately and then threaded through the large multi hole 
spacer placing the beads on row by row, section by section


The end result is a cuff-like bracelet

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Using Memory wire to make Bracelets

Memory wire is an easy way to 'string' beads and 
make beautiful jewellery quickly and easily 
... and the results are beautiful and unique 
to the person making it!

There are a broad selection of beads that you can
use and you can be either symmetrical or not 
... whatever you decide to do will be unique
and there are lots of examples on the internet
to get your inspired

Memory wire comes in different sizes: 

For making rings
For making bracelets (small or large sized, oval shape)
For making necklaces


There are no special tools required but a 
memory wire cutter tool is recommended as memory wire is very thick 
but regular wire cutters can also work 


You may use as many rounds of memory wire as you desire

In the examples in the photos, there are single rounds and 
three rounds of wire (as noted)

With memory wire, if you use at least two rounds, there is no requirement to have 
a clasp as the wire retains its shape and stays on
saving both time and money on the project

It is also great to use to make gifts
as the memory wire will wrap around different sized wrists 
(so the exact size of the recipient is not a concern)

TO MAKE A BRACELET WITH MEMORY WIRE


Using double round pliers, make a loop on one end 
of the wire then start placing on beads

When you are close to the end make another loop and add a charm
to one or both of these end loops

You can add a clasp if you wish


Tip: make sure that your loops are close enough together to meet with the clasp
in between. 
The memory wire has 'memory' and will keeps its shape
so it is important to be accurate


It is super easy and you can complete a project in 15 minutes of 
in about an hour ... depending on how many beads you use 



Quick, easy, unique and beautiful that you can make yourself!

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Shown above, is a bracelet using a triple row of memory wire

3 different types of beads: 
blue pearls
labrador rondelles
crystals

with a heart charm added to the loop on each end 

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The white bracelet shown above is made with 2mm white beads
11.0 seed beads in silver
daisy spacers
a charm of an elephant
and a bead on a post charm at one end

The matching necklace is made using beading wire 
and matching beads on a headpin  earrings for a complete set!

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Using 3 pieces of memory wire, start with a loop on one end

Place the beads on the loop, using spacer beads and tubes at intervals

When the row is complete, create an end loop
Add a charm to the loop or on top of the tube spacer bead


Wear two or three bracelets together 

Jade bead cuff. Made using I-pins to attach the bead to two rows of memory wire

Check out November 16, 2014 tutorial  
for using memory wire to make "stacker" style bracelets


They are expandable to go on the wrist
 - no clasp required - 
Example shown below

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Be creative and have fun!