https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/artistic-wire-braided-cuff-bracelet • Posted by merjoydesigns
Use the Beadalon Tying Station to make a versatile, chic cuff with Artistic Wire, German Style Wire, or Precious Metal Wire. Mix colors, or keep a monochromatic palette.
Use the Beadalon Tying Station to make a versatile, chic cuff with Artistic Wire, German Style Wire, or Precious Metal Wire. Mix colors, or keep a monochromatic palette.
Use the Tacky Mat to secure the Tying Station to your work surface. Cut 9 pieces of Artistic Wire 12 inches long.
Use the Nylon Wire Straightener to straighten all of the wires.
Line the Wires up so that the ends all lie next to each other with the 4 same colored wires on the LEFT and the 5 same color Wires on the RIGHT.
Place the Wires together to one side of the screw in the Tying Station and tighten them into place with the wingnut. Use the Foam Extension Plate so that you don’t flatten the wires.
Separate your Wires and fan them out so that you have 4 of one color on the LEFT SIDE and 5 of the other color on the RIGHT.
Working RIGHT to LEFT, begin braiding by taking the Wire the furthest to the right OVER the two Wires to its left.....
....then UNDER the next two Wires. This Wire is now part of the group of Wires on the left.
Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left OVER the two wires to its right....
....then UNDER the next two Wires. This Wire is now part of the group of Wires on the right.
Working RIGHT to LEFT, take the Wire furthest to the right over the two wires to its left, then under the next two wires.
Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left over the two Wires to its right, then under the next two Wires.
Working RIGHT to LEFT, take the Wire furthest to the right over the two Wires to its left, then under the next two Wires.
Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left over the two Wires to its right, then under the next two Wires.
Working RIGHT to LEFT, take the wire furthest to the right over the two Wires to its left, then under the next two Wires.
Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left over the two Wires to its right, then under the next two Wires.
Repeat steps 9-16 to continue the braid.
When you have 4 of the same colors of Wire on the LEFT and 5 of the same colors of Wire on the RIGHT again, you are finished braiding this side.
Separate the Wires so that there are 4 on each side, and one in the middle.
Take that middle Wire and bend it up to lock the Wires in place.
Bring the Wire on the RIGHT over the next two Wires, and under the next Wire.
Bend that Wire up. You should now have 4 Wires on the LEFT and 3 on the RIGHT.
Continue the braid on the LEFT by bringing the leftmost wire over one Wire, under one Wire and over one Wire.
Lock that Wire into place by bending it up.
Lock the rest of the left side Wires in place. Continue the braid on the RIGHT side by braiding under 1, over 1 and bending up. Bend up the remaining Wires to lock them into place.
To finish the other side, first loosen the nut holding the wires in place. As you gently remove the Wires, keep them in order and separate them so there are 4 on each side, and one in the middle. Make sure that the outermost Wires are even on each side.
Keep the Wires in order.
Turn the unfastened end toward you and flip it over so you are working on the backside. Separate the Wires as they would naturally lay.
Continue the braid until the colors are separated 4 on one side and 5 on the other.
Take the middle wire and bend it up to lock the wires in place.
Bend the other middle Wire up so that there are 3 of one color of Wire on the LEFT and 4 of the other color on the RIGHT.
Finish the braid on the RIGHT by bringing the Wire furthest on the RIGHT over the next wire, under the following wire. Bend the Wire up to lock it in place.
Finish the braid on the LEFT by bringing the Wire furthest on the LEFT over 2 Wires, under the next Wire and locking it into place.
Both ends will look a little jumbled at this point, but stick with it!
Use the Flush Cutters to trim the Wires- leaving about 1/4” of extra to wrap around.
Use Bent Chain Nose Pliers to gently bend the loops around to catch the Wire.
Use the Bent Chain Nose Pliers to gently push the loops closed.
Repeat steps 36 and 37 for all of the Wires on both sides.
Wrap one side of the bracelet around the Large Bracelet Sizer Drum to begin to form it into a cuff shape.
Wrap the other side of the bracelet around the Large Bracelet Sizer Drum to form the other side into a cuff shape.
Use the Bracelet Bending Pliers (and your fingers) to fine tune the shape of your cuff bracelet.
Wear proudly and enjoy!