The first time I encountered directions for making a memory wire bracelet I thought it was a fairly basic piece of jewelry and one that you would only make once. Since then, however, I have been fascinated to discover all the different…
In last week’s video I showed you how to make two of the focal beads for this half-and-half bracelet. The other half consists of strung beads, which, as I mentioned in the video, it’s a good idea to choose first. It’s easier…
There are LOTS of variations of the infinity link out there, just check out this Pinterest search for wire infinity link jewelry for many examples. I decided to keep mine simple & elegant, and make it from wire wrapping so there’s no soldering involved. If I…
With all its glass, crystal and pearls, this week’s bracelet is quite fancy and elegant. The bead caps also serve to make it more elaborate. You could get a more earthy look by using rustic looking beads, perhaps even try bead chips…
As I mention in the video this bracelet design has been floating around the internet for quite some time. I’ve seen it made with leather cord, suede strips, silk cord, colored S-lon cord, hemp and even waxed linen twine. Some of those…
We’ve made strung jewelry and we’ve made wire wrapped jewelry. How about combining the two by adding wire wrapped dangles to a strung bead bracelet? These mother of pearl leaf dangles add some great movement and the simple color scheme keeps it…
Have you found that sometimes the simplest of supplies can make a project with great impact? I love the simplicity of a single color bead, today it’s turquoise, in a single repeating motif, just simple dangles on silver plated headpins on a…
Sometimes it’s fun to dig through the bead stash and pull out bits & pieces of chain, some orphan beads & put them all together in a pretty piece of jewelry. The gold chain and charms tie in all the differing components…
Using curved tubes to separate our beads gives this bracelet graceful movement. They really do move around almost like dancing as you wear it. If you haven’t seen curved tubes before, check out the selection at Fire Mountain Gems. I love the “S”…
Here’s a bracelet to match the Hammered Paddle Headpin Earrings from a couple weeks ago. The spring colors in this bracelet make me happy! If you need practice making wire wrapped loops, this project is for you. 🙂 The concept is fairly…
