Easy Memory Wire Bracelet
This Easy Memory Wire Bracelet is one of the simplest and fastest pieces of jewelry you can make, which makes it one of our go-to beaded jewelry ideas for quick projects. You can make some of these memory wire bracelets as DIY gifts or as a fun group activity. You can choose to switch up the colors for these gorgeous beaded bracelets, no matter what you are going to end up with a stunning effect. Simply follow along with this super easy DIY jewelry tutorial and you will be a master at memory wire in no time. Upgrade your handmade jewelry skills from regular wire bracelets to gorgeous memory wire bracelets.
Project TypeMake a Project
Bead TypeGlass, Miscellaneous, Seed, Wire
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Bead Technique UsedChainmail/Wirework
Bead Project TypeBracelet
Materials List
- Bracelet Memory Wire
- Two Headpins
- Assorted Glass Beads
- Seed Beads to match Assortment
- Spacer Beads
- Hard Wire Cutters
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Round Nose Pliers
- Rubber Earring Back
Instructions
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Cut the memory wire so that there is a 1-2" overlap on the ring. It is important to use the hard wire cutters on memory wire as they will damage the cutting blade of regular wire cutters.
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Place a rubber earring back about 1/2" from the end of the wire on one side. This will allow you to add beads and design your bracelet without being fully committed.
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Add beads as desired. I usually focus on the 3" that are in the center and then fill in the sides with the seed beads. You can switch the rubber stopper from one side to the other as needed. Make sure you leave about 1/2" on each side for finishing.
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Use the round nose or chain nose pliers to turn the end of the wire into a loop. We usually make loops with the round nose, but this is the one exception to where you may need to use a chain nose, as the wire is so firm you need to get all the leverage you can get. (this step will need to have an adults help). For comfort turn the wire away from the circle, that way it does not dig in to the wrist when worn and the added baubles hang right.
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Add a couple of beads to the headpins and make a simple loop with the round nose pliers, attach to the loop on the memory wire bracelet for a nice accent.