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 Everyone
loves a multi-strand bracelet, and memory wire is a great way
to get the multi-strand look without having to worry about a
clasp.
A fun and easy way to create
a memory wire bracelet is to use leftover beads or bead mixes.
Stringing beads on randomly will give your bracelet an eclectic
look that will go with just about any outfit.
Tools:
- Round-nose Pliers
- Chain-nose Pliers
- Memory Wire cutters
Ingredients:
- One coil of bracelet sized memory
wire, 3 - 4 revolutions
- An assortment of 4-12 mm beads
( depending on the size and shape of the beads you choose you
may need as few as 30 or as many as 75)
- Two to three vials of seed beads
for spacing larger beads
- If using method 1 to finish
the ends - Two memory wire end beads and super glue
Hint: avoid using tube-shaped beads that are longer
than 10mm. They can be difficult to string onto the memory wire
and may distort the shape of your bracelet.
Directions:
- Begin your project by finishing
off one of the ends of the memory wire coil so that the beads
do not slide off as you string them.
- String beads onto the open end
of the memory wire coil in a random pattern until you have completely
covered the memory wire with beads. Be sure to leave enough room
at the end of the coil to finish off your bracelet.
- Finish off the end of the memory
wire using the same method that you used for the other end.
*Estimated retail cost: $12 -
$36
*Estimated design and construction time: 1 hour
Technique used: memory
wire
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