The holidays are upon us and we’re starting off your DIY holiday gifts with So Vang’s wrap bracelet using her new favorite Teal Brown Impression Jasper beads. Wrap bracelets are easy to make and design with Beadalon Memory Wire and your favorite beads! Here’s what you need to design this Teal Brown Impression Jasper Wrap Bracelet:

• 4mm Teal Brown Impression Jasper Round Bead – TBRIM4RD
• Heavy Duty Memory Wire – WR00120 or WR00121
• 50mm Silver Plated Curved Tube Bead – A014097
• Size 8/0 Galvanized Silver Miyuki Seed Bead – SB00106
• TOOLS: Memory Wire Shears & Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Directions:

1. Make a simple loop at one end of your memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers.
2. Slide the following SECTIONS onto the memory wire:
   1. Seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, and curved tube.
   2. Seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, seed bead and curved tube.
   3. Repeat SECTION 1.
   4. Repeat SECTION 2.
   5. Repeat SECTION 1.
   6. Repeat SECTION 2.
   7. Repeat SECTION 1.
   8. Seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone, 3 seed bead, gemstone, seed bead, 3 gemstone, seed bead, gemstone and seed bead.
3. Cut excess memory wire, leaving a 1/2″ end.
4. Make a simple loop to memory wire end you just cut. (Option: Wrap simple loop into a coil to tighten your designs.)

Talk about arm candy with this festive Satin Wrap Bracelet with memory wire, satin beads, miracle beads, Chinese crystals and gold split rings. Make it in time for the winter holidays because its got the fancy red, ivory and gold look!

Here is what you’ll need to make this wrap bracelet:

• 10mm Red Satin Beads – A017122
• 10mm Ivory Miracle Beads – A010143 (3 packs)
• 10mm Clear Chinese Crystals – A016821
• 10mm Brass Bead – A004737
• 9mm Gold Split Ring – A003159 (4 packs)
• Gold Bracelet Memory Wire – WR00126
• Other Tools: Memory Wire Finishing Pliers and Memory Wire Cutters

Directions:

1. Create a simple loop at one end of the memory wire using the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
2. Slide on the following sequence of beads onto the memory wire:
   1. 3 miracle bead, two split rings, three clear Chinese crystal and two split rings. Repeat two more times. Add three miracle beads, two split rings and three clear Chinese crystal.
   2. Three red satin beads and brass bead. Repeat 4 more times.
   3. Three red satin beads, two split rings, three clear Chinese crystal and two split ring. Repeat 4 more times. Omit last two split rings.
   4. Miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, red satin, two split rings, red satin, two split rings, red satin and two split rings. Repeat 2 more times.
   5. End with miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead, two split rings, miracle bead.
3. Trim memory wire with Memory Wire Cutter so there is a 3/8” to 1/2” tail. Create a simple loop using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.

Our love for memory wire extends beyond just bracelets. We have Beadalon memory wire that has a large diameter for necklace jewelry! Here is a dazzling way to making a collar/choker necklace with memory wire, TierraCast cord ends, rhinestone rondelles, LEATHER and tassels!

What you’ll need:

• Necklace Memory Wire (Silver/Gold/Rose Gold)
• 10mm Rhinestone Rondelles (items used in example: A009131/ A009134/ A004482)
• 2 pieces – 6mm TierraCast Cord End (TC02149)
• 10 Inches – 6mm Braid Leather Cord (Item used in example: CH01088)
• 2 pieces – 8mm Swarovski Round Crystal (Item used in example: SW00101)
• 52mm Tassel with Cap (Item used in example: Z004944)

Directions

1. Cut a full circle of memory wire using Memory Wire Cutters.
2. At one end, make a loop using Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
3. On the memory wire slide on the following pieces:
   Black crystal, green rondelle, black rondelle, fuchsia rondelle, green rondelle, black rondelle, fuchsia rondelle, cord end, leather, cord end, fuchsia rondelle, black rondelle, green rondelle, fushcia rondelle, black rondelle and green rondelle.
4. Cut memory wire with with about 1/2 to 3/4 inch left. Use your finishing pliers to making a loop at their end. Tighten your loop ends if needed.
5. Open loop of tassel and slide on one end of your memory wire loops. Close tassel loop. Repeat to other memory wire end.

Mix up shiny Swarovski crystals and natural gemstone beads in an easy memory wrap bracelet.

Mixing up different types beads makes for a modern and even edgy DIY jewelry, especially when you use Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube beads and round Dakota Stones gemstone beads. And to bring even a more edgy look, we’ve added some beautiful Star Cut Crystal Quartz gemstone.

What you’ll need for project:

• 6mm Round Gemstones
• 6mm Crystal Quartz Star Cut Beads
• 30mm Swarovski Fine Rocks Tube Crystal Bead
• 7mm Nugget Spacer (TC00034)
• Extra Heavy Duty Round Bracelet Memory Wire (Silver/Gold/Rose Gold)
  OR Heavy Duty Memory Wire (Silver/Gold)
• Tools: Memory Wire Shears and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Minimal Fine Rocks Bracelet

Items used in bracelet: SW01736 & WR00131

Nothing like a simplistic DIY jewelry! Here, we used Extra Heavy Duty Memory Wire, cut a 1.25 coil and slide on the Fine Rocks Tube. The trick to getting the crystal tube curve is to gently curve the tube while sliding it on the memory wire. Center the tube and make a loop to both memory wire ends with the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers. The thick memory wire gives a hearty substance to a minimalistic design, without covering the whole wire!

Sparkly Starry Wrap with Gemstones

Items used in Onyx bracelet: WR00121, CRY6RD-SC, TC00034 (4), SW01736 (2) & ONX6RD-8.

Items used in Howlite bracelet: WR00121, CRY6RD-SC, TC00034 (4), SW01740 (2) & WHT6RD-8.

In these two bracelets are 6mm round gemstones and 6mm Crystal Quartz star cut beads. The star cut and fine rocks tube bead are both a compliment to an edgy and even punk-ish vibe!

1. Cut a coil and a half of heavy duty memory wire.
2. Make a loop to one end of your memory wire with memory wire finishing pliers.
3. Slide the following onto the memory wire:
   9 gemstone beads, nugget spacer, fine rocks tube, nugget spacer, 5 Crystal Quartz star cut beads, nugget spacer, fine rocks tube, nugget spacer and 9 gemstone beads.
4. Cut excess wire, leaving a 3/8 inch end. Make a loop.

Video Tutorial

Check out our previous Facebook LIVE episode, where Tory demonstrates how to easily create one of these wrap bracelets!

Get lost in this mesmerizing DIY necklace with DakotaStones Gemstone Ladder Pendant set and Adjustable Necklace Sliding Clasp.

What you’ll need to make Gemstone Ripple Necklace:

• Silver Necklace Memory Wire (WR00134)
• Adjustable Necklace Sliding Clasp (Z011945)
• Gemstone Ladder Pendant Set: MLTPYR15-38-LAD-PEN
• 20 Gauge Artistic Wire (AW00007)

Directions:

1. Cut necklace memory wire at 1/3″ of a coil with Memory Wire Shears.
2. With Memory Wire Finishing Pliers, curl one end of your memory wire inwards, towards curve of your memory wire to make a simple loop.
3. Slide on the sequence of your gemstone ladder set.
4. Make another simple loop to the other end of your memory wire.
5. Center gemstone set in the middle of the memory wire.
6. With the 20 Gauge Artistic Wire, wrap 4 coils around the memory wire, on each end of the pendant set. Cut excess wire.
7. Use crimping pliers to crimp the coils in Step 6 to keep coils and pendant set in place.
8. Open jump ring on necklace sliding clasp and slide through one loop of memory wire. Close jump ring. Repeat to other jump ring and other memory wire loop.

Design necklace with these other 11 Piece Gemstone Ladder Pendant Sets. 

Pendant Set Item Numbers: LAPLGIM15-38-LAD-PEN, PPLBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, RCJ15-38-LAD-PEN, ORIM15-38-LAD-PEN, LAPBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, TQSBRZ15-38-LAD-PEN, MLTPYR15-38-LAD-PEN, PKBL15-38-LAD-PEN, MGI-FAN-PEN-11

We have three exciting projects using June’s Swarovski Psychology of Color: Tangerine. See how to freshen up your jewelry with these DIY projects!

Tangerine Cuff

See how easy it is to making your own sparkling bracelet with a beadable cuff and Swarovski bicone crystals.

What you’ll need:

• Z001859  OR Gold
• SB00106 OR  Gold
• Fireline Beading Thread
  
• Beading Needle
• SW00969 (12)
  OR
• Get the Buy All Product: BAP0002

Directions:

1. Cut a 4 foot piece of beading thread.
2. Add a Bead Stopper or sew through a small seed bead twice, leaving a 5 inch tail.
3. Sew up through the the first hole and pick up a bicone crystal and seed bead.
4. Sew across the channel to the hole opposite.
5. Skip a hole and sew up through then next hole. Pick up a bicone crystal and seed bead.
6. Sew across the channel to the hole opposite.
7. Keep repeating these step sequence to add a total of 12 bicone crystals to cuff.
8. Sew through the whole pattern again to secure the pattern.
9. Tie off ends and cut off excess.

Tangerine Drop Earrings

Make this sweet tiered earrings with dangling crystals inside a Teardrop Hoop.

What you’ll need:

• Z017165 (2)
• TC001253 (4)
• SW00968 (2)
• SW00967 (2)
• SW00966 (2)
• TC001257 (2)
• TCZ0077
  OR
• Get the Buy All Product: BAP0003

Directions:

1. Slide a 8mm crystal on ball headpin and make a simple loop.
2. Open eyepin loop, slide on loop from step 1 and close eyepin loop.
3. Slide 6mm crystal on eyepin and make a simple loop.
4. Open loop you just made and slide loop on inside loop of hoop component. Close loop.
5. Open another eyepin loop and slide on top loop of hoop components. Close loop.
6. Slide a 4mm crystal on eyepin and make a simple loop.
7. Open loop you made from Step 6 and slide on earwire. Close loop.
8. Repeat all steps for other earring.

Swarovski: Satsuma Suprise

Our friends at Swarovski Create your Style, designed this colorful multi-strand bracelet.

What you’ll need:

• (40) SW00969
• (9) SW00970
• (3) Tangerine Chaton Ss39
• (3) Peach DeLite Chaton Ss39
• (8) TC02407
• (6) TierraCast Chaton Drop 94-6837-03
• (18) TC01044
• (6) A011517
• WR00126
• SW01830

Directions:

1. Use alcohol wipes to clean all findings and set aside to dry.
2. Using one jump ring attach to one ss39 chaton setting. Repeat five more times and set aside.
3. Using one 1088 ss39 chaton stone glue into one ss39 chaton setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat five more times and set aside.
4. Using two and a half coils of memory wire, make a double loop at one end with Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
5. Slide on the following FOUR sections:
   1. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Tangerine chaton charm, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones , THREE metal seed beads,
   2. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Tangerine chaton charm, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, THREE metal seed beads, Peach Delite chaton charm, THREE metal seed beads,
   3. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, THREE metal seed beads, Peach Delite chaton charm, THREE metal seed beads,
   4. TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, Botanical bead, 4mm bicone, Botanical bead, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, TWO 4mm bicones, THREE metal seed beads, TWO 4mm bicones, 6mm bicone, and TWO 4mm bicones.
6. Trim the end of the wire and make a double loop at the end.
7. Add one chaton setting at each end of the bracelet.

Candie Cooper came by the GoodyBeads Mezzanine to show us how to make an easy DIY wrap bracelet with flat memory wire and gemstone beads. Watch the video today!

After the Spring Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, Candie stopped by to demonstrate how to make a classy and chic bracelet using 4mm faceted coin gemstone beads, wire wrapped around flat memory wire.

What you’ll need:

• Flat Memory Wire (Silver/Gold)
• 4mm Faceted Coin Gemstone Beads
• 24-Gauge Artistic Wire (Silver/Tinned Silver/Gold)
• Tools: Memory Wire Shears & Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

Video Tutorial

Check out this bracelet Tory and Candie taught at the Spring 2019 Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, using Vintaj Patinas painted on leather.

If you were able to join us at the Twin Cities Bead Bazaar on March 2 & 3, you’ll know how much fun it was! We are sharing this super easy bracelet Candie Cooper and Tory taught at one of the hourly Make & Takes. It’s made with leather cord and TierraCast end caps on NEW Extra Heavy Duty Memory Wire. And then painted with Vintaj Patinas.

Instructions:

1. Using Finishing Pliers, make a loop at one end of the memory wire.
2. Slide on memory wire a bead cap, leather and a bead cap.
3. Cut excess memory wire leaving about 1/2 inche to 3/4 inch end.
4. Create a loop on other end of the memory wire.
5. Paint Leather with Vintaj Patinas. Let it dry.

Components to Make Bracelet: TC01854 (2), CH00793 (10″), WR00132, Vintaj Patinas

Tools Used: TL00206, TLZ0207

Tory and Candie Cooper are back in this video to demonstrate how to make simple bracelets using memory wire, leather, end caps and beads!Making bracelets with memory wire is one of the easiest way to make jewelry! Make sure to stop over to our Memory Wire Hot Category page to shop for memory wire, end caps, tools and leather with an inner hole that can be used with memory wire. Don’t forget to get some of our favorite beads to accompany your leather memory wire bracelet like glass beads, gemstones, TierraCast beads, Swarovski crystals and more.

Because memory wire comes pre-coiled, it will sustain and keep its shape. We personally like the Beadalon® Heavy Duty Memory Wire (WR00120/WR00121), which Tory and Candie use in the video. And most importantly, having the correct tools will help create your bracelets: Memory Wire Shears and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers

These pliers will help with looping the memory wire because wire itself is a thick and sturdy wire.

Video Tutorial

Bracelet Examples

Here are different variations of bracelets we’ve made using a combination of gemstones, metal beads, spacers, Czech beads, Swarovski crystals and more.

You can find other ways we’ve used memory wire in other blog posts: 

• Memory Wire Leather Wrap Bracelets
• Beachy Flamingo and Palm Tree DIY Bracelets
• How to Use Silk Ribbon in Jewelry
• 6 Multi-Wrap Memory Wire Bracelet Ideas – Video Tutorial
• How to Make a Leather and Memory Wire Bracelet – Video Tutorial

How do you design your memory bracelets? We would love to know!

Watch as Wyatt White from Artistic Wire teaches how to make a cold connection with the Artistic Wire Crimp Tool for Large Wire Crimp Connector and examples of different ways you can create cold connection bracelets/bangles.

Cold connect large gauges of wire to making bracelets/bangles by crimping Large Wire Crimp Connectors with Artistic Wire Crimp Tool (TL00310).

Before we get started on the video, here are few important products you will need:

Large Wire Crimp Connectors

These crimps are specially designed for making cold connections with 12, 14, and 16 gauge wires. There are three sizes of crimps with three finishes to choose from.

The 1.5 mm large crimps are used with 16 Gauge wires – Z009603, Z009606, Z009609

The 2.0 mm large crimps are used with 14 Gauge wires – Z009604, Z009607, Z009610

And the 2.2 mm large crimps are used with 12 Gauge wires – Z009605, Z009608, Z009611

Or you can purchase the variety set – Z009600, Z009601, Z009602

Wire

Using size 12, 14 and 16 are thicker gauge wires, best to use for these crimp connectors.

Crimp Tool

Artistic Wire Crimp Tool for Large Wire Crimp Connectors TL00310 is a heavier duty tool to crimp larger widths of crimp tubes and for larger gauges of wire. Compared to the original crimpers that has two notches: one to curve the crimp tube and the other to fold it, the Artistic Wire Crimp Tool has only one notch that makes an indent notch to squeeze the crimp tube onto the wire.

Video Tutorial

Learn how make our popular leather and memory wire bracelets in our video tutorial and watch as we teach you how to finish your memory wire bracelet with the nifty Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.

Leather and Memory Wire Components

Here are items you need in order to make your leather and memory wire bracelet.

Round Leather

Round Leather is the star of your bracelet. We carry 5mm and 6mm round leather cord, which will need to have a hollow core or hole inside the leather. The hollow core helps the memory wire go through the leather. Make sure when selecting your leather cord to read the descriptions, as not all round leather cords have a hollow core or hole. All leather cord is sold in inches, so order according to the amount of inches you will need for your project.

Another type of cord you can use are Regaliz® Licorice Leather with Hole as seen in our Leather & Swarovski Trend. They are thicker in size with flatten sides.

You can also use Hollow Rubber Cord. These are 3mm in diameter and sold in foot increments. Make sure they say “hollow” in the description for memory wire.

Memory Wire

Memory Wire is the skeleton of your bracelet. Make sure the wire you are selecting is round as we also carry flat memory wire and that “Memory Wire” in the description and/or name.

End Caps

End caps will be used to cap the ends of your leather cord. They make your leather ends look cleaner and finished. When looking for end caps, you can find them in Findings: Clasps & End Caps, TierraCast Findings, or search “End Caps.” PLUS, read the descriptions to determine their inside diameter/opening. This will help to accommodate the round leather size you choose to order.

Beads

Lastly, add these beads to your bracelet: glass beads, Swarovski crystals, gemstones, wood and any type of beads that will slide easily through the memory wire. Don’t forget some accent beads like bead caps, metal beads and seed beads.

Some beads we would not recommend are large-hole beads like interchangeable large-holes or large-hole gemstones because their holes are large and may wiggle around on the memory wire. Some tubes will not work because their shape will not curve along with the memory wire. Pearl beads can be tricky because some will have holes to small for the memory wire.

Tools

The best tool to cut your memory wire is the Memory Wire Cutter (TL00206). This cutter is meant to cut through heavy-duty wire like memory wire or thicker gauge wires.

One of your best friends in making your bracelet is the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers (TLZ0207). It’s a sturdy round plier used to loop your wires. It has two mandrel sides to create a consistent 2mm or 4mm loop. This tool will make it easier for your hands to making a loop compared to your round-nose pliers.

Video Tutorial

Watch our facebook live spin-off video below to learn how to add leather cord and end caps to memory wire and how to loop with the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.

Items used: WR00121, CH00924 (3″), TC01854, SW00171, SW00180, SW00182, A022201, A022205

Memory Wire Bracelet Examples

You don’t have to only use leather cords. Here are some fun examples we used with leather and/or beads.

(Leather & Swarovski Wrap Bracelets, Cork Cord and Wood Beads, Round Leather and Wire Bracelets)

(Flamingo and Palm Tree Blog, Summer Wrap Bracelets, Memory Wire Leather Wrap Blog)

(Fall Gemstone Trend, Turquoise Czech Glass Beads)

(February Birthstone, March Birthstone, Naturally Coastal)

We here at GoodyBeads love Memory Wire and we have this great video by Beadalon, where Katie Hacker will show Memory Wire tips and tricks.

Check out this video and make sure to pick up some Memory Wire, a Memory Wire Cutter for your cutting needs and Memory Wire Finishing Pliers for looping those ends.

Also for some inspiration, follow these links to Trends We Love, where we use memory wire with round leather, Czech beads and Breast Cancer theme jewelry.

Fiber jewelry is a trending fashion. Take a look at some fiber jewelry GoodyBeads have created in past blogs and trends.

1. Email promo
2. True Blue Denim Designs – June ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend
4. Feathers – June ’16 Trend
5. Back to School Metal Stamping – Aug ’15 Trend
6. Coastal Charm – Jan ’17 Trend
7. Folding Silk Ribbon to Make Fiber Earrings and Necklace – Sept ’16 Blog
8. Fiber Bracelets – Oct ’16 Trend

1. Fiber Jewelry Designs
2. Fiber Jewelry Designs
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs
4. Vendor Spotlight: TierraCast – March ’16 Trend
5. Coastal Beauty – Jan ’16 Trend
6. Clay and Cord Jewelry – Oct ’15 Trend
7. Glitzy Gemstones – Aug ’16 Trend
8. How to Use Silk Ribbon in Jewelry – March ’16 Trend

Mimic soft gauge wire to coil it with beads or chain, wrap it to make bangle bracelets, freestyle bends to make a star or create links of eyepin dangles. How will you use it?

1. February Birthstone – Feb ’16 Trend
2. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
3. Wire Wrapped Bracelets – March ’15 Trend
4. Flat Memory Wire – Aug ’15 Trend
5. Red Carpet Jewelry – Sept ’15 Trend
6. March Birthstone – March ’16 Trend
7. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog

1. Tutti Frutti – June ’16 Trend
2. Beadalon® Artistic Wire® 3D Bracelet Jig and Tutorial – Sept ’16 Blog
3. GoodyBeads EZ DIY Series: Swarovski® Crystal Flat Memory Wire Bracelet – Blog
4. Czech Honeycomb Bracelet Tutorials – Blog
5. Artistic Wire® Finding Forms – Beaded Holiday Ornament Charms – Blog
6. How to Make a Wire-Wrapped Loop – Blog

1. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
2. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
3. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
4. Wire and Beaded Ornaments – Oct ’16 Trend
5. Fiber Jewelry Designs – July ’16 Trend
6. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend
7. Spotlight on Nunn Design® – Oct ’16 Trend

With a few tools, memory wire, and your favorite beads; you can make yourself an easy DIY adjustable wire bangle bracelet. Check our tutorial series to learn how!

Items used: WR00109, Z017508, Z014870, TC00264, A013728, FTTL0005, A013732.