Things You'll Need:
- Memory wire
- Memory wire cutters
- Needle nose pliers
- Crystals, beads or shells of your choice
- Memory wire end caps (optional)
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Step 1
Measure the length of memory wire that is correct for the necklace you are making, allowing 1 ½-inches for the necessary end loops.
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Step 2
Cut the wire to the correct length using your memory wire cutters.
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Step 3
Bend one end into a loop using your needle nose pliers. Turning the loop away from the natural curl of the wire is the simplest method.
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Step 4
String the beads, crystals or shells onto the memory wire in the pattern of your choice. Get creative and use different combinations of beads, crystals or shells to make your memory wire necklaces.
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Step 5
Complete your necklace by bending a matching loop into the other end of the necklace to keep the beads onto the wire. Use optional Memory Wire end caps to finish off your jewelry creations. You'll find these at your local Michaels craft store, or order online from Jo-Ann's Fabrics and Crafts. (See link in Resources.)
