Memory Wire Shell Bead Bracelet
Friends, I have a new obsession. Memory wire. I love this stuff! Jewelry making is so easy when you have it on hand! Here’s my latest creation:
STEP 1: I threaded all of the beads I had {27, I think} onto my memory wire first. I wasn’t sure how much room they’d take up and I didn’t want to waste my wire by cutting it first and not using it all.
STEP 2: Once all the beads were on, I cut the wire, leaving about an inch on each end.
STEP 3: Using needlenose pliers, I bent one end of the wire 90 degrees, then rolled it in on itself. You could form a simple loop, or you can continue rolling to create a little coil/spiral for decorative effect like I did.
STEP 4: I placed my heart charm on a jump ring and slid it onto the other end of the bracelet, then coiled that wire as well to finish it off.
Now it’s time for the incredibly awkward, “I’m trying to take a natural looking photo of my own arm” pictures. Enjoy.
Bahahahaha… why can we never take a good photo of our own arms?? I mean, they don’t look that weird when I look down at them, only in photos!
Your bracelet is fabulous, I LOVE the shell beads, and memory wire makes for awesome, simple bracelets. Great work!!
I love memory wire, too! It’s so easy and fun! That is a beautiful bracelet.
http://philwife.blogspot.com/2012/10/memory-wire-bracelets.html
Very pretty. I have been addicted to memory wire since I first started using it last year!
Memory wire is wonderful isn’t it? Love your bracelet. It turned out great.
I love this! It is so pretty!
Well such a nice post, my girlfriend will be so happy after watching bead bracelet. I am going to buy these for her surely. 🙂
Wow so nice! I am going to buy these bead bracelet for my girlfriend. 🙂