Pearl and Crystal Memory Wire Bracelet
Memory wire. A jewelry-lover’s best friend. Not too long ago, I discovered how incredibly easy it is to make gorgeous jewelry of all kinds using nothing more than memory wire and whatever beads you like. So far, I made one to remind me of my “word of the year,” and two with shell beads; one pink and one coral.
Recently, I had a formal event to attend {more on that later} and I wanted an elegant, blingy bracelet to go with my dress.
Here’s what I came up with, and how you can make your own.
Materials:
– memory wire
– pearls in assorted sizes
– small rhinestone crystals
– wire cutters and needle nose pliers
Step 1: String beads and rhinestones onto your memory wire.
I did mine in a completely random pattern of small pearls, large pearls, and crystals. I’m a total perfectionist and I tend to always want to do things symmetrically, so it took all my self control not to make a pattern, but I think the effect is more fun this way.
Step 2: Cut wire on both ends and form wire loops to secure.
That’s really all there is to it. No fancy tools or skills necessary!
The event I was attending was a ballroom dance showcase where my star students, Kristen and Nate, were performing an East Coast Swing! So exciting! And they did a fabulous job!!
Unfortunately, none of the photos actually show me wearing the bracelet, but I really was! You can imagine how nice it looked, right?
What do you think? Would you add a bracelet like this to your formal jewelry collection?
Yes, I would definitely add that to my formal jewelry colleciton! It’s beautiful! And I’m a sucker for pearls, so there you go!
I love it! I think I’ll start with memory wire…when I get around to making jewelry lol!
Love it!! It looks like you bought it in a store. Too pretty!!!
Everyone has been making these beautiful memory wire bracelets….I so have to try this out! They’re gorgeous! 😀
I love this one! I really liked your coral bracelet but this one might beat it!
I love your bracelet, it is gorgeous! I would love for you to share on weekly link party Blog Stalking Thursday. SO pretty!
Stunning Amy, I love it! I bet it was gorgeous with that little black dress. 🙂 In case you didn’t see it earlier, I featured this today on my blog, so stop by and grab a Featured button if you don’t already have one! http://practicallyfunctional.net/2013/03/10-creative-ideas/
I Love this bracelet! It so reminds me of one my mom had from years ago. Who knew it was so easy to make? I will definitely be adding this to my collection!
I Love this bracelet! It so reminds me of one my mom had from years ago. Who knew it was so easy to make? I will definitely be adding this to my collection!
I will be making this to go along with the belle tutu for my daughter’s birthday!
Oh, too adorable! I want pics!