Definitely!! Especially if you really get into making memory wire bracelets. They cut the hard wire so easily and don't wreck your jewelry cutters. Thanks for sharing! Jennifer & Kitty
Simple and easy. Love these and am looking forward to making my own. Could you please tell me what size the crimp beads are and what size wire they crimp best on? Thank you.
Thanks Johnna! We used size #1 crimp beads. They have a 1.3mm inner diameter, which is equivalent to 16-gauge wire. But in order for them to have room to crimp, they should be used on wire a little smaller than their inner diameter, so that would be 18-gauge or smaller. (The higher the wire gauge number, the thinner the wire.) Here's a link to the kind we used: amzn.to/2Cti5E3 This size worked just fine on our memory wire. We have the written instructions with materials list for this project on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-bangles/ Let us know if you have any other questions! Jennifer & Kitty
Thats the best explanation of making those rotten little loops Ive seen. I nearly had a nervous breakdown a year ago trying to figure them out. So thanks for that. Only remaining little problem is that when I had to open each loop to slip the wire band through, I cant get them closed again as the wire keeps popping out etc. Any brilliant ideas ???. Great video. Sadly, Alex & Ani style bracelets dont seem to have taken off here in Australia. I was sure they would, but ....no.
Thanks Lindy! Sorry your wire is popping out! With memory wire, sometimes it takes brute force! Can you curl the loop a little more so it overlaps the wire? Hope that helps! J&K
Hi, I tried that. Also that expandable part doesnt look even, one side seems to overlap the other. Is it supposed to look like an even long thin rectangle or does it overlap ???. T.I.A.
Hi Lindy! When you open the loops to put the bracelet wire through, don't really bend the loops open. More like hold them open just long enough to jostle the wire into the loop. And yes, the expandable part makes a rectangle when you look down on it. But don't worry if it's not perfect. You won't notice it when wearing it. Let us know how it goes! Jennifer & Kitty
thanks so much. I must be doing something wrong as the "rectangle" seems to cross over/twist a bit. I will keep working on it. Thanks for all your help. Love your videos.
Thanks Karina! Yes we have a video for the ring! Pearl Spiral Wrap Ring: th-cam.com/video/ID9azTzhIAw/w-d-xo.html The complete step-by-step instructions are also on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-your-own-pearl-wrap-ring/ Glad you like it! J&K
You would want to start with a larger size memory wire bracelet. These are 65mm across. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-bangles/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
So couldn't you do one side with a loop and bend, and feed the other side through and then do that side? I don't know if I am explaining this well, but it seems like it should be easier.
Hi Denise, You should be able to do it that way. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-bangles/ Cheers, Jennifer & Kitty
Great question, Debbie. Yes, close the loops. We really didn't open them much. We just pulled them open long enough to slide the wire in and then the loops snapped back to their shape. J&K
The wire is called "Memory Wire" and we got it at Michael's. You can get it at most craft stores that have jewelry supplies, local bead shops, or online. Here's a link to show you what it looks like: amzn.to/2xhTMDe Hope that helps! J&K
Absolutely awesome DIY J&K . God bless. Tkcare.
Thank you so much Asha!
Cheers!
Jennifer & Kitty
Memory wire shears are the best cutters to use. Great video; thanks!
Definitely!! Especially if you really get into making memory wire bracelets. They cut the hard wire so easily and don't wreck your jewelry cutters.
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer & Kitty
Beautiful! I’ve always had troubles making the loops, but you explain and demonstrate it so well I no longer dread them. Thank you!!
Thanks Kathryn!
Another winner! I'm making these for Christmas gifts for the girls at work!
Thank you! They will love them!
J&K
Love the suggestion to connect the ends!!
Isn't it fun!?
J&K
I just love thatttt bangles 😍🤗
Thanks Patel! Us too!
J&K
Easy video to follow thank you very much showing us xxxxxx
Thanks so much Nikola!
Awesome Mam. I just love the way you style the memory wire bangles . Just lovely .
Thanks so much Asha! J&K
Classy and stylish. Very nice pieces!
Thank you!
J&K
Beautiful. Thank you!
Thanks!
I love these! Thank you.💕
Thanks so much!
Hi . I love the colours u use .
Thanks Tilo! J&K
Beautiful...
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Wire size....
The memory wire is "Large Bracelet" size. Here's a link to a picture of it on Amazon: amzn.to/2MPejDZ
Hope that helps!
J&K
Thanks!
Loving this!!!
Thanks Mickey!
I love these thank you
Thanks Mayra!
Best tutorial ever! ❤️ I am gonna be making some for sure tfs 😊
Thank you so much!
Jennifer & Kitty
Simple and easy. Love these and am looking forward to making my own. Could you please tell me what size the crimp beads are and what size wire they crimp best on? Thank you.
Thanks Johnna! We used size #1 crimp beads. They have a 1.3mm inner diameter, which is equivalent to 16-gauge wire. But in order for them to have room to crimp, they should be used on wire a little smaller than their inner diameter, so that would be 18-gauge or smaller. (The higher the wire gauge number, the thinner the wire.) Here's a link to the kind we used: amzn.to/2Cti5E3 This size worked just fine on our memory wire. We have the written instructions with materials list for this project on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-bangles/
Let us know if you have any other questions!
Jennifer & Kitty
The have wire cutters especially for memory wire, your videos are awesome, I enjoy watching.
Thanks for the tip! We should definitely get some!
J&K
Thats the best explanation of making those rotten little loops Ive seen. I nearly had a nervous breakdown a year ago trying to figure them out. So thanks for that. Only remaining little problem is that when I had to open each loop to slip the wire band through, I cant get them closed again as the wire keeps popping out etc. Any brilliant ideas ???. Great video. Sadly, Alex & Ani style bracelets dont seem to have taken off here in Australia. I was sure they would, but ....no.
Thanks Lindy! Sorry your wire is popping out! With memory wire, sometimes it takes brute force! Can you curl the loop a little more so it overlaps the wire? Hope that helps!
J&K
Hi, I tried that. Also that expandable part doesnt look even, one side seems to overlap the other. Is it supposed to look like an even long thin rectangle or does it overlap ???. T.I.A.
Hi Lindy! When you open the loops to put the bracelet wire through, don't really bend the loops open. More like hold them open just long enough to jostle the wire into the loop. And yes, the expandable part makes a rectangle when you look down on it. But don't worry if it's not perfect. You won't notice it when wearing it.
Let us know how it goes!
Jennifer & Kitty
thanks so much. I must be doing something wrong as the "rectangle" seems to cross over/twist a bit. I will keep working on it. Thanks for all your help. Love your videos.
Great video! I love that ring you're wearing. Did you make it? If so, would you/have you made a video on how to make it? It's beautiful!
Thanks Karina! Yes we have a video for the ring!
Pearl Spiral Wrap Ring: th-cam.com/video/ID9azTzhIAw/w-d-xo.html
The complete step-by-step instructions are also on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-your-own-pearl-wrap-ring/
Glad you like it!
J&K
You mean to tell me I don't need to pay upwards of $40 for one bracelet? LOL Now I'll make my own! THANKS!!!
Hooray! You're welcome!
J&K
If I need to adjust it for a larger wrist, how would I do that?
You would want to start with a larger size memory wire bracelet. These are 65mm across.
Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-bangles/
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
So couldn't you do one side with a loop and bend, and feed the other side through and then do that side? I don't know if I am explaining this well, but it seems like it should be easier.
Hi Denise, You should be able to do it that way. Here's the written how-to on our blog: runningwithsisters.com/delicate-beaded-bangles/
Cheers,
Jennifer & Kitty
Are you supposed to reclose the loops? Sorry if that sounds silly but I didn't see you do it.
Great question, Debbie. Yes, close the loops. We really didn't open them much. We just pulled them open long enough to slide the wire in and then the loops snapped back to their shape.
J&K
Where do you get the gold wire?
The wire is called "Memory Wire" and we got it at Michael's. You can get it at most craft stores that have jewelry supplies, local bead shops, or online. Here's a link to show you what it looks like: amzn.to/2xhTMDe
Hope that helps!
J&K
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