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Simple Bracelet How-To Using Beading Wire

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Here we'll make a simple bracelet using beading wire and some of our new Czech Glass beads.

Things to keep in mind:
The medium wire used in this video works will with most beads. I really like the 6-8mm beads purely for the aesthetic appeal. This wire is not, however, a good fit for our Pearl selection (the hole is too small!). All the beads featured here fit the bill!

Wire protectors do just that-- protect your wire's durability while the clasp that you attach rubs the wire as you wear your bracelet. These are going to help reinforce the medium wire and smaller. As you string the protector, you may need to spread the two ends further so it gives you more room to give you space for your clasp.

Crimpers have several "settings", use middle portion for initial crimp (creates valley), use end setting to finalize crimp.

Designs using this Technique

Formula 1 Seed Bead Race Car Bracelet
Formula 1 Seed Bead Race Car Bracelet

Buy Products from this Technique

Sterling Silver Crimp Tube 2x3mm

Restocked
Sterling Silver Crimp Tube 2x3mm

Sterling Silver Crimp Tube 2x3mm

Restocked
Package of 20
1$4.90
2-4$4.51
5+$4.12

Sterling Silver Crimp Tube 2x2mm

Sterling Silver Crimp Tube 2x2mm

Sterling Silver Crimp Tube 2x2mm

Package of 20
1$3.40
2-4$3.13
5+$2.86

Sterling Silver Wire Protector 3mm

Sterling Silver Wire Protector 3mm

Sterling Silver Wire Protector 3mm

Package of 10
1$2.70
2-4$2.48
5+$2.27

Soft Flex Satin Silver .019" (Medium) 49 Strand Wire 100ft.

Soft Flex Satin Silver .019" (Medium) 49 Strand Wire 100ft.

Soft Flex Satin Silver .019" (Medium) 49 Strand Wire 100ft.

100 ft. spool
1$53.80
2$50.03
3+$46.27

Also available: 30 ft. spool

BeadSmart Dual Euro Crimper

BeadSmart Dual Euro Crimper

BeadSmart Dual Euro Crimper

Piece
1$17.20
2-3$15.82
4+$14.62