How to Make Fretwire Jewelry
Fretwire jewelry is made from the metal frets used on the necks of guitars. The metal alloy is a combination of nickle and silver, making it an ideal metal for jewelry making. This jewelry is popular with musicians, especially those who play the guitar.
Instructions
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Wrap the wire around your wrist so it just meets.
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Cut the wire at that point, as these bracelets are meant to be a perfect fit.
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Fold the ends of the wire back 1/8 inch and press it into place with the pliers.
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Mold the bracelet to fit your wrist. You may have to apply a high amount of pressure to the metal to get it to bend.
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Place a dot of epoxy glue into the center bead portion of the silver beads.
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Set the beads onto the ends of the bracelet and let the bracelet dry for at least 24 hours.
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