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| Memory Wire Bracelets |
Memory wire bracelets are a perfect place for girls to start
learning about jewelry making. They are simple and fast to
make.
While they can be very inexpensive to make you will need
to buy a few things first.
You will need to find a good set of jewelry pliers from a
craft store. You can find some sets that will not cost you
much money. I think I got mine for around $20 at a
Michael's Arts & Crafts Store. This is one step that you
really can not do with out.
While you are at the store pick up some memory wire.
They come in different sizes so make sure you think about
what you will be using it for. The first time I bought some
it was too small of a circle and it was very uncomfortable
around the wrist.
Then comes the fun stuff. Have fun and pick out some
beads. We like to get big packages of beads because you
can make a lot of jewelry out of a coil of memory wire. If
you have a bunch of beads at home ready to go you can
make jewelry any time.
Making Bracelets
To start making a bracelet carefully unroll one end of the
wire and measure around your wrist to how long you
want the bracelet. Make sure you allow for a little extra to
make the ends.
Then you need to use the wire cutter that came in the
jewelry pliers set to snip the wire at the length you chose.
Take out the pliers that has the rounded end that is the
thinnest. Pinch the wire as close to the end as possible and
make a tight curl with the wire around the end. I like to
give the curl a little pinch when I am done to be sure it will
stay closed.
Now start added some beads and have fun. Make sure that
the first and last bead have small enough holes that they
will not be able to slip over the circle on the ends. To end
the bracelet just leave enough room at the end to make
another loop just like in the beginning.
You can make them any length you want. Just cut them to
whatever length you choose.
Once you really get the hang of it you can start to get
more creative.
Try adding some beads that dangle. You can have them
dangle in the middle or at the ends.
Use your imagination and have fun.
learning about jewelry making. They are simple and fast to
make.
While they can be very inexpensive to make you will need
to buy a few things first.
You will need to find a good set of jewelry pliers from a
craft store. You can find some sets that will not cost you
much money. I think I got mine for around $20 at a
Michael's Arts & Crafts Store. This is one step that you
really can not do with out.
While you are at the store pick up some memory wire.
They come in different sizes so make sure you think about
what you will be using it for. The first time I bought some
it was too small of a circle and it was very uncomfortable
around the wrist.
Then comes the fun stuff. Have fun and pick out some
beads. We like to get big packages of beads because you
can make a lot of jewelry out of a coil of memory wire. If
you have a bunch of beads at home ready to go you can
make jewelry any time.
Making Bracelets
To start making a bracelet carefully unroll one end of the
wire and measure around your wrist to how long you
want the bracelet. Make sure you allow for a little extra to
make the ends.
Then you need to use the wire cutter that came in the
jewelry pliers set to snip the wire at the length you chose.
Take out the pliers that has the rounded end that is the
thinnest. Pinch the wire as close to the end as possible and
make a tight curl with the wire around the end. I like to
give the curl a little pinch when I am done to be sure it will
stay closed.
Now start added some beads and have fun. Make sure that
the first and last bead have small enough holes that they
will not be able to slip over the circle on the ends. To end
the bracelet just leave enough room at the end to make
another loop just like in the beginning.
You can make them any length you want. Just cut them to
whatever length you choose.
Once you really get the hang of it you can start to get
more creative.
Try adding some beads that dangle. You can have them
dangle in the middle or at the ends.
Use your imagination and have fun.
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