Above are 3 separate bracelets using spacer beads and tubes, crystals, olive green beads and czech glass beads with a heart charm! Above are two bracelets using beads, crystals and spacer beads (with rhinestones), tubes and charms! 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 Using Memory wire to make BraceletsMemory 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! 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 The white bracelet shown above is made with 2mm white beads |
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