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& Jewelry Tips & Techniques
Memory
Wire Cuff Bracelet
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This
is a simple technique that leads to stunning
designs. You can opt for a uniform pattern,
or mix a combination of random beads.
Supplies & Materials:
Memory Wire
An assortment of beads
Sterling Silver 4 strand spacer bar
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Memory Wire Cutter *
Our example features beads ranging in size
from 4mm to 10mm and include Czech glass,
Swarovski Crystals, freshwater pearls and
many shapes. Shapes include bicones, rounds,
tear drops, briolettes and rondelles. This
is another great project to incorporate
your left over or orphaned beads.
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How to Create a Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet
*Important
Note: Only use memory
wire cutters to cut memory wire. Tools that are
not designed to cut memory wire will become damaged
when attempting to cut memory wire.
1.
Lay our your design on a multi-strand bead board.
Because you will be joining 4 strands of memory
wire together with spacer beads, it is important
to plan your design so that the spacers bars can
be distributed evenly through your design.
2.
Cut 4 pieces of memory wire. Cut each piece long
enough so that the ends over lap. Note that the
wire will expand a bit depending on the beads
that are used.
3. Curl one end on each pieces of memory wire.
4. When you are ready to start stringing, start
one strand at a time, don't forget to insert the
spacer bars.
5.
When one strand is complete, curl the end of the
memory wire to secure the beads. Then start on
the next strand until all 4 strands are complete.
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