Memory Wire Bracelet
You'll need beads that have a slightly larger hole to fit on Memory Wire. Leftover Czech mixed glass beads from the Springtime in Paradise Illusion necklace project are perfect! Add a few Hill Tribe or Bali silver beads for interest and you've got an easy to make bracelet that's also easy to wear!
Memory Wire holds its shape when stored or worn, and comes in a pack that looks a little like a slinky. There are Memory Wire packs that come in bracelet, ring, and necklace sizes. For this project, pick the bracelet sized spool.
One caution with Memory Wire — do NOT use regular cutting tools to cut the wire. You'll damage your cutters and probably won't cut the wire! Use only special Memory Wire cutters (available at most hobby stores or online suppliers). The wire so specially hardened so that it will hold its shape, but it's very difficult to cut and bend. When cutting Memory Wire, it's also good practice to use eye protection to guard against injury.
Level: Beginner
Materials
Mixed glass Czech beads (or other beads with slightly larger hole)
Hill Tribe or Bali silver beads
Memory Wire - bracelet size
Cut a section of Memory Wire that is 2-3 loops (more or less, depending on how many beads you have and how wide you want your bracelet to be!) wide.
Using a round-nosed pliers, make a small loop at one end of the wire to hold beads in place.
Begin stringing beads randomly on the wire, adding a Hill Tribe or Bali silver bead to break up the glass beads.
When you have added beads to nearly the end of the bracelet, finish the end by making another small loop a the end, finishing it close to the last bead.
Optional: Glue Memory Wire Bead Caps to either end to finish the bracelet instead of making loops.
