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on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“Gorgeous combination to create a set of 3 strand necklaces!…” read »
on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:“Such beautiful, golden layers! The smaller beads & chain really show off the colorful Cloisonné…” read »
on “Happy suade to You!”:“these earrings are really cute!…” read »
- on “Sea Lotus Necklace & Earring Set”:
“I really like the use of the beaded chain in this. Great design!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“JenJ, I tell myself that all the time--I hope you have better success exercising self-control when…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks again you all...your support really matters. I have been in a real funk lately...don't really…” read »
on “A Few More”:“It’s been 10 days since you posted this. I never paid any attention to the woven…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“I like the way the leather frames the feathers and moon charms. Very pretty.…” read »
- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“I agree with Crystal, I really like what you did with the honeycomb link. Pleasing color…” read »
- on “Happy suade to You!”:
“Love these! Such an eye-catching design. So much movement from all the dangling suede…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Wow! Ingenious design…” read »
- on “A Few More”:
“I love them all. My fav is the one in the lower right side. Lovely colors…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Thanks you all!! Yes, Nancy, that was your pendant. I had it for awhile…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“Jane has cleverly presented a super colorful piece. I had that very same pendant and perhaps…” read »
on “Low Tide Earrings”:“Unfortunately, these do not come in gold.…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“really cute! Love the heishi!…” read »
- on “Low Tide Earrings”:
“Do these come in gold…” read »
- on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:
“Nice piece Jane. I enjoy all the colorful accents, but especially how you used the…” read »
- on “Interlocked Rings Earrings”:
“Rings are in! Nice way to brush up on our skills or learn to do…” read »
- on “Fern Hoop Earrings”:
“Absolutely Awesome! The description says the links are plated, so I'm a bit confused. …” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Love the combo of the Opal acetate (which looks like MOP), the shell links, and coconut--great…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“My favorite style--the hoop ear wires are a blast to create with!…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“Beautiful way to frame the Abalone acetate leaves! The fancy ear posts make this extra…” read »
on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:“Thanks Pam!…” read »
on “Shell Cove Earrings”:“Another delightful pair of earrings! I must amend the fact that I love all 5…” read »
- on “Heishi Hoops”:
“Another fantastic earring! To be honest I love all 4 pairs.…” read »
- on “Tropical Monstera Earrings”:
“These are my favorite earrings!…” read »
on “Sunburst Chandelier Earrings”:“Thank you!…” read »
on “More Vintage Czech Beads”:“This is a beautiful eclectic necklace and earrings! I love it!…” read »
on “A Few More”:“That blue one has great appeal! Agree about the hula.…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Well most of my comment didn’t post. …” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“LRC, actually 3 hairs…” read »
on “A Few More”:“Interesting collection with great components. I especially like the blue pendant. It looks like…” read »
on “The hills are alive🎼”:“Wonderful color and an absolutely beautiful design! What size brush did you use... one with…” read »
on “New and Old Stuff”:“Love those vintage beads. They look right at home in this bright and cheerful design.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“Wow! I have to agree with all of the above. This is a fabulous…” read »
on “Second piece from Nancy”:“Wow! I love the design and the beads are lovely.very organic…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Thanks, everyone, for your kind words.…” read »
- on “Green dream”:
“I agree with what everyone else has said. I have tried chain maille on a…” read »
on “Green dream”:“Exquisite! The chainmaille is really wonderful and the green seed beads really add charm to it.…” read »
Memories of Fall
About this design:
By now you should all know how much I love bracelets... making them, wearing them, stacking them, and buying them from other artists. These memory wire bracelets can help you create something simple to embellish. I mixed fibers in with my beads, celebrating all the beautiful colors of Fall.
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: First I cut my memory wire, making sure that both of my ends were lining up. I then formed a loop at one end and began stringing my beads. See Tip: Making a Memory Wire bracelet |
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Step 2: Rather than just stringing beads onto my memory wire, which can yield beautiful designs on its own, I chose to add ribbon and waxed linen. To knot these onto the memory wire, double over the chosen stringing material and knot around the wire. After each knot, I would cross the linen/ribbon behind the wire and knot it back around the top as shown in the image. |
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Step 3: Once all of the beads and fibers have been added and my bracelet was complete, I finished it off with a loop just as I started with. I like loops because you can embellish with ribbons or charms if you want to :-) See Tip: Making a Memory Wire bracelet |
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Step 4: To attach my charms to this bracelet, I strung a Kylie Parry piece to a bit of leather, then strung the leather through the loop in the memory wire. A knot will hold it securely. |
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On Oct 18, 2012 at 4:48 pm #
Cathy H Chocolate Chick says:Ali, this is fantastic!!! I love the colors and all of the elements you put into this!!
On Oct 18, 2012 at 5:25 pm #
PPR says:Ali: Dittio to Cathy’s comments. Nicely done.
On Oct 18, 2012 at 7:42 pm #
KatsAllThat says:Beautiful colors…beautiful bracelet.
On Oct 18, 2012 at 9:18 pm #
Asia says:Great design and the colors are gorgeous
On Oct 19, 2012 at 7:29 am #
Mary - Sweet Chick says:Another awesome design, Ali! Love it!
Giving me ideas on the right way to use orange.
On Oct 19, 2012 at 8:29 am #
Momma Mia says:What a gorgeous color combo! I love it!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 10:53 am #
Lady425 Beth says:Really beautiful bracetle, Ali – you are so talented! I love the fall/halloween colors you used. When I get enough beads, I’m going to try one for myself – you inspired me
On Oct 19, 2012 at 1:07 pm #
Nancy Mc says:Another wonderful design. Your creativity and skill blows me away!
On Oct 19, 2012 at 3:26 pm #
Ali says:Thanks everyone!
On Oct 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm #
Chicky Zee aka Alice says:Great design Ali!!
On Dec 06, 2012 at 11:48 am #
Little Round Chick says:Fantastic color and great design, Ali.
Working with memory wire is one of my favorite techniques. In fact I love it so much I have a pair of inexpensive round nose pliers I only use with memory wire so I don’t have to worry about ruining my good ones with permanent grooves in the working surface.
On Feb 10, 2013 at 12:53 am #
C Dushman says:Hi. Just strating with memory wire. What size wire do I use for all wrists? Help beaders! Thanks.
On May 13, 2013 at 12:41 am #
Sylvia N says:Love the colors,so earthy.
On Mar 13, 2014 at 4:49 pm #
minnimouse says:Exactly what I like to see in a memory wire bracelet! Love it!!!
On Mar 30, 2021 at 1:23 pm #
P McClimans says:fun hunting, still need to find more.
On Jul 17, 2022 at 7:49 pm #
Granny Nancy says:Ali, you created this 10 yrs ago but its still relevent isn’t it. I do love fall and all its gorgeous colors. I’ve made memory wire bracelets in the past and they do sell. But I’ve never made one with fall colors. I think I should go thru my stash and separate out all the fall colored beads that would be the right size.
On May 27, 2023 at 10:37 am #
A Whitson says:Hi Great bracelet. I was wondering if you would try and make the description photos a little clearer, because (just a couple) have a busy background on some. I can’t easily tell what you’re trying to describe on the photo.
Thank you.. A.W.