How to Make Braided Memory Wire Cuff Bracelets
Braided memory wire cuff bracelets are popular among teenagers and ‘tweens because they are stylish and inexpensive. While they don’t cost a lot to buy, they cost even less to make. Making braided memory wire cuff bracelets is an easy project for people of all ages and allows you to show off your creativity.
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Instructions
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Cut nine pieces of memory wire. Cut the memory wire about an inch longer than the size you need.
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Take your pliers and make a loop at one end of each piece of memory wire. The loop should be turned toward the outside of the wire. Try to close the loop as tight as possible so your beads won’t fall off of it.
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Start stringing the seed beads onto the memory wire. There should be the same amount of beads on each piece of wire. As you finish putting the beads on each piece, form a loop at the end the same way you did the first ones.
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Cut two 2-inch pieces of beading wire and make a loop at one end of each piece. The loops need to be big enough that they will not slide through the loops on the memory wire.
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Slide one piece of beading wire through the memory wire loops and make another loop at the end of the beading wire. All nine pieces of memory wire should be secured at one end to the beading wire.
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Separate the beaded memory wire into three sections of three. Start at the secured end of the bracelet and braid the three sections together.
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Slide the other piece of beading wire into the unsecured end of the bracelet and make a loop at the end of the beading wire.
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Tips & Warnings
Mix and match the sizes and colors of beads for different looks.
Try making the bracelet with less strands of beads for a tighter braid.
Use wire cutters made for memory wire because it is tough wire and regular jewelry wire cutters will break or be damaged.
Take caution when using and cutting sharp beading wire and memory wire to avoid injuries.
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