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Learn to make a simple memory wire bracelet
I’m always trying to learn new jewelry making skills. I have been making and selling jewelry for over five years. My latest obsession is working with wire and beads. No matter how I try to downsize my bead collection, it just keeps growing.

I have a simple tutorial today that will help you use up all the extra beads in your collection that you love, but aren’t quite sure what to do with.

Memory wire bracelets are quite simple to make and look so lovely. The hardest part is choosing what beads to use.

Posted by Adrienne the Crafty Little Gnome from Everson, Washington, United States • Published 7th November 2016 • See Adrienne the Crafty Little Gnome's 8 projects »

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Step 1
You can buy memory wire in a large spool or you can purchase it cut and ready to go at the right size. If you are cutting your own use strong metal clippers as memory wire is a lot stronger than other jewelry making wire.
Step 2
Start by making a loop at the end of the memory wire with your pliers. Bend it at a 90 degree angle and then turn the wire into a circle.
Step 3
Now all you have to do is string on your beads. I like to start with some seed beads and then add some larger beads in a pattern. When I get to the middle of the bracelet I add The biggest beads and then I continue with the opposite, and go smaller until I get to the end of the wire. Then I secure the end the same way I did at the beginning.
Step 4
Memory wire is very strong and can be difficult to cut and bend so you may have to use some extra force to secure the ends with a loop.
Step 5
Slip it on your wrist and you are ready to go!