Beautiful, I broke my wrist it's been about 5,6, and just going to get back into my beading. I have so many supplies to keep 20 to 40 people busy for many year's .😅😊
Great idea! As a jewelry maker I have tons of mismatched, slightly scratched or deformed glass beads. This is a wonderful use for them! Thanks for sharing your technique! I'm going to make one for me and both my sisters!
And… the heavier the beads, the more it weighs down the wire, so it gets longer. I’ve also done them with charms hung throughout. Super versatile. Enjoy!
I've been designing and making jewelry for many years. I've worked with memory wire before. I was not familiar with the "knee" technique for relaxing and extending memory wire. That is a great technique. Thanks!💜
How much fun, these are beautiful. I make jewelry and I don’t know what to do with leftover beads. This is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your video with all of us. New subscriber Thanks
I actually made one of these before I ran across your video. I guess the beads I used must've been heavier because I didn't need to stretch the memory wire out. Still got some pretty good ideas from your video though so thank you for sharing. Love new inspiration for an idea.
Just what I was looking for. I have 1,000 6mm bicones that are too rough for bracelets. I wondered how to make my memory wire stay stretched out. Now I'm on a mission. Thank you!
I tried stretching like you said, obviously a wind-up. I guess you knew we'd realise all we needed to do was add a bit of weight to the bottom of the spiral. I used large glass pendants. Thanks anyway got all the beads used up.
Hello, thank you for sharing. I was wondering does the cording act as the holder? Meaning is that how you hang it? I’m not a jewelry maker, but I love sun catchers. I want to replicate it and make one for my sister. I appreciate your answers.
What kind of mat do you have on the table that you are working on? I have a small living space so really don't have a work area and now that the weather is nicer, I can work outside.
Thank you for sharing! I ran straight to the shop and made a small one but the curl is off balance (like your black one in the intro video). Do you know how to correct this?
Sometimes, if I 'over' straighten it, or it's too wonky, I'll run the wire between my thumb and index finger, the this seems to return a lot of the curl to it. Try that, and let me know if that works.
I love these sun catchers and have ordered another round of 3 today! My question is what is the best way to hang these from the trees or branches or wherever, i can't really tell from the intro part of your tutorial. I guess I can use a long piece of fishing line and tie it to the sun catcher and then tie to the branch. Just curious what you used. Thanks again for these kits!
If I made this which I will for a gift I would tie the fishing line as if I was putting a fishing hook on it. Yep! My father taught me everything about fishing.
Since acrylic beads aren't as heavy as glass beads, you might want to try adding something heavier at the very bottom of the wire to hold it down. Either way, it will be pretty. Enjoy.
Hello👋✨ there.. Amazing and very interesting project.. Super like👌👌👌 Thanks for sharing👍 Do keep posting Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes✨✨✨ The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
Beautiful, I broke my wrist it's been about 5,6, and just going to get back into my beading. I have so many supplies to keep 20 to 40 people busy for many year's .😅😊
I know what you mean. I keep buying supply's but so far not got around to making. I need another room 😆 🤣
Perhaps have a church event... and sponsor it...with your supplies... to share ... Just a thought... Blessings on your day...
I ruptured my wrist I hear what your saying .have a room full and can only look and wish 😢
This is a great idea for my “bead soup” ! Thanks 🎉
Have not thought about this. Perfect. I have a lot of this wire. Just sitting in my box.
Out of all the similar beaded suncatcher projects I like your design the best !
Awww - thanks!
I agree!
Great idea! As a jewelry maker I have tons of mismatched, slightly scratched or deformed glass beads. This is a wonderful use for them! Thanks for sharing your technique! I'm going to make one for me and both my sisters!
And… the heavier the beads, the more it weighs down the wire, so it gets longer. I’ve also done them with charms hung throughout. Super versatile. Enjoy!
Your video was easy enough to follow you on all your steps, thank you
I've been designing and making jewelry for many years. I've worked with memory wire before. I was not familiar with the "knee" technique for relaxing and extending memory wire. That is a great technique. Thanks!💜
I absolutely luv this design & project! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.😊
Im looking for ladies birthday gifts this year & I just might do this!!
Thank you!
I think the ladies will love them.
This was the best bead project 🤩. My husband and I each made one together. Your video was well explained👍. Thank you so much!
I’m so glad to hear that. Thank you.
this sun catcher is stunning i cant wait to make one !! ty for a great video!!
How much fun, these are beautiful. I make jewelry and I don’t know what to do with leftover beads. This is perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your video with all of us. New subscriber Thanks
I make rings with my left over beads.
I am in love with your work! thank you so much for sharing such precious art! lots of light and love from Brazil
Thank you so much . I’ve been wanting to try this but didn’t know how to start
Fantastic! Love your video and how you made it look so easy to make.
Thanks. They are super easy and fun to make.
Great beautiful idea I have bags of loose bags and memory wire n clips thank you so much for sharing this DIY
Ive been wanting to make these, thanks for sharing.
When I tie fishing line or use elastic to make bracelets zi drop one drop of glue on the knot to hold it.
Great idea!!
I actually made one of these before I ran across your video. I guess the beads I used must've been heavier because I didn't need to stretch the memory wire out. Still got some pretty good ideas from your video though so thank you for sharing. Love new inspiration for an idea.
This was so much fun to make with my daughter! Ty for sharing.
Thank you for this very nice tutorial. Seems like something I’d like to try. Good instructions also.
what size memory wire do you use?
TYFS - So BEAUTIFUL & simple 🤓 that even I can’t screw it up 🤗!
So gorgeous! Could you let us know how long the piece of memory wire is? Thanks!
The wire is 6 'rings' long
Just what I was looking for. I have 1,000 6mm bicones that are too rough for bracelets. I wondered how to make my memory wire stay stretched out. Now I'm on a mission. Thank you!
I tried stretching like you said, obviously a wind-up. I guess you knew we'd realise all we needed to do was add a bit of weight to the bottom of the spiral. I used large glass pendants. Thanks anyway got all the beads used up.
Such a great way to use up extra beads. And the heavier the beads, the longer it stretches, even if they are incorporated throughout.
Such a cute suncatcher! Thanks for your video!
Thanks. They’re fun to make.
memory wire is not available what can one use
Nice! Thank you. If you’re unfamiliar, You might learn the surgeons knot for knotting fishing line or whatever actually. It’s very useful.
website wont let me purchase Suncatcher Kit , quantity section is closed off
Simpe yet beautiful. I would put a swivel on it so it spins.
A suggestion...I would put a itty bitty dot of E6000 on the fishing line knots to secure the knots from coming apart.
Great suggestion. Extra secure that way.
Beautiful design ⭐
Hello, thank you for sharing. I was wondering does the cording act as the holder? Meaning is that how you hang it? I’m not a jewelry maker, but I love sun catchers. I want to replicate it and make one for my sister. I appreciate your answers.
Yes, the cording is what you hang it with.
These are so far out! Just got my materials 💗💗 thanks!
How do I get one of your kits.
I'm surprised that the weight of the beads wouldn't stretch the memory wire
The heavier the beads, the more the wire stretches
What kind of mat do you have on the table that you are working on? I have a small living space so really don't have a work area and now that the weather is nicer, I can work outside.
You use dry mat, dish towel or bath towels
Thank you for sharing! I ran straight to the shop and made a small one but the curl is off balance (like your black one in the intro video). Do you know how to correct this?
Sometimes, if I 'over' straighten it, or it's too wonky, I'll run the wire between my thumb and index finger, the this seems to return a lot of the curl to it. Try that, and let me know if that works.
I've got to make these! ❤
Where can I get the supplies from
You can order a kit on our website through the attached link. Otherwise you can check with your local craft store. It’s a fun project.
ABSOLUTAMENTE BELLOS! Muchas gracias 🙂
What size or gauge is the wire you use? And how long is the wire?
Use 20 to 24 gauge... The higher the number the thinner the wire... Maybe start with 22g
I tried your method and the wire got all tangled up, and misshapen.
I love these sun catchers and have ordered another round of 3 today! My question is what is the best way to hang these from the trees or branches or wherever, i can't really tell from the intro part of your tutorial. I guess I can use a long piece of fishing line and tie it to the sun catcher and then tie to the branch. Just curious what you used. Thanks again for these kits!
I typically use fishing line to hang them. Glad you like them.
If I made this which I will for a gift I would tie the fishing line as if I was putting a fishing hook on it. Yep! My father taught me everything about fishing.
I tought my sister how to make these they are so much fun. Do you think it would be ok if I sell them?
Hi Lindsay. Glad you like them. Yes, you may sell them. Good luck.
Those are adorable.
This would be a great craft for nomads
Ty forcthe video, they are beautiful
Hi, are you using regular memory wire or the extra heavy duty memory wire? Thanks so much!
Hi. Regular memory wire. Bracelet size. I don't thin the heavy duty would provide enough 'stretch'.
BeAuTiFuL.....love it....
So cool.id love to do one but I can't afford the kit. 😥😫
Thanks for sharing ❤
Aw these are so lovely :o)
So beautiful
Wow I like this very much thank you
Easy to follow .
Thank you 🤟🏻❤️🥰
Very nice❤
I'm going to try this using acrylic beads
Since acrylic beads aren't as heavy as glass beads, you might want to try adding something heavier at the very bottom of the wire to hold it down. Either way, it will be pretty. Enjoy.
Maravilhoso!
i want to buy a hundred of these?????????????? somebody please
Sure. Do you need them shipped or are you going to pick them up?
Hello👋✨ there..
Amazing and very interesting project..
Super like👌👌👌
Thanks for sharing👍
Do keep posting
Warm regards and best👍💯 wishes✨✨✨
The UnknownManCub 👍😎👨🏭
Cool thanks
The sell mini slinky toys at dollar tree now,to use as wire.
Ohhh, that would be cute!
Nice
That's alot wire & beads! Pretty though!
Cool🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖
Cute ❤️🇩🇰😍
I LOVE ITTTTTTTT
Bangalore karnatka India
🙂🌟🌟🌟🌟🏅👍🏻
🥰🫶🥰