How to Make Memory Wire Bracelets DIY Easy Beading Tutorial
Vložit
- čas přidán 16. 09. 2018
- Hey beautiful! ✿ It’s Gina from orchidandopal.com. Check out this video tutorial to learn how to create gorgeous, and easy, DIY bracelets made out of memory wire and beads.
✿ MATERIALS LIST {OPEN ME}
✔ Silver-plated Memory Wire
bit.ly/memorywirepb
bit.ly/ECBMEMORYWIRE
✔ Memory Wire Cutting Pliers
bit.ly/MEMWIRECUTTER
✔ 3mm wire looper
shrsl.com/2fk1h
✔ Memory Wire End Caps, 3mm
bit.ly/33aFwPH
✔ Flocked Bead Board
bit.ly/beadboardpb
OR amzn.to/2XKNKZ5
Check out this memory wire earrings tutorial: • Easy DIY Memory Wire B...
See also the Easy Beaded Memory Wire Cuff Bracelet: • EASY Beaded Memory Wir...
The more, the merrier! Please follow for more real-time jewelry making content:
✿ FACEBOOK: bit.ly/OOJFACEBOOK
✿ INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/OOJINSTAGRAM
✿ PINTEREST: bit.ly/OOJPINTEREST
✿ TWITTER: bit.ly/OOJTWITTER
Looking for my beading patterns, or want to purchase one of my beaded jewelry creations?
✿ Shop Instant Download Beading Patterns: bit.ly/OOJSHOPPATTERNS
✿ Shop One-of-a-Kind, Handmade Jewelry: bit.ly/OOJSHOPJEWELRY
Wondering which bead box is the best?
✿ See the Master List of Beading Boxes, and Coupons: bit.ly/OOJBEADBOXES
✿ View this video for more: bit.ly/OOJBEADBOXVID
Here is a compiled a list of my must-have beading products.
✿ See Gina’s Favorite Beading Supplies / Gift Ideas for Beaders: bit.ly/OOJFAVORITES
Don’t get lost in the shuffle!
✿ View all of my Video Playlists, organized by content type: bit.ly/OOJPLAYLISTS
Visit the Design Index to see all of Gina’s beading designs, organized by type, skill-level, and more!
✿ Visit the Orchid and Opal Design Index bit.ly/OOJDESIGNINDEX
Wanna trade?! If you have beading supplies to swap, especially beads or findings which have come in monthly bead boxes, here is the group for you:
✿ Join the Bead Swap Facebook Group: bit.ly/BEADSWAP
Businesses, or viewers, who wish to contact me personally may reach me here:
✿ E-mail: orchidopaljewelry AT gmail DOT com
GENERAL:
✿ Copyright: Especially pertaining to Orchid and Opal original jewelry designs, please do NOT reproduce, or copy video content, or written instructions, in any format, without my consent. You may email me to inquire about discounted pricing for written patterns used in group instruction.
✿ Credit: Artists spend countless hours on their designs from concept to completion. I have the utmost respect for other artists, and the time/energy behind their original designs. I will always make a point to give credit where credit is due because I expect the same in return. Of course, in some rare circumstances, artists' beading designs may overlap in certain ways; after all, there are only so many combinations in which beads may be put together. It's possible for artists to simply “be on the same wavelength.” "Great minds think alike," and all that. :)
✿ Selling: You may sell any of the jewelry you have made from my tutorials. If you are able to credit, or tag me, as the designer, it is much appreciated.
✿ Commenting: I am honored to have you here! In order to maintain an upbuilding environment, please note that I have no tolerance for hate speech, bullying, spam, or comments that rudely criticize others, or myself, without the intent of offering constructive suggestions.
✿ Please note: Orchid and Opal is a one-woman show. I (Gina) happily work full-time creating new designs, finished pieces, written patterns, and video content. However, there's so much more work that goes unseen. I state this to let you know (1) how passionate I am about what I do, and (2) as a fellow human, I make mistakes, and do the best I can while also trying to maintain a work-life balance. I always strive to thoroughly research topics, educate myself, and present you with the most accurate content, to the very best of my ability. Thanks for joining me on this creative journey!
FTC Disclosure: This information may contain affiliate links, in which I might earn a small commission based on your purchase, at absolutely no cost to you. Regardless, I only recommend products and services I trust.
Updated: 2020-10-01
#beadingtutorial #beadpattern #memorywire #beadedjewelry #jewelrymaking #beadworking #beads #jewelry #diy #beading - Jak na to + styl
I have jarsnof bead soup and thought these would be a great way to bust my stash. This has been the easiest vidoe to explain how to make these lovely bracelets. Thank you
I'm so glad it was helpful! 💜 Thank you for watching!
Ookay so I'm pretty sure I just found my life calling... I actually had goosebumps watching this and I'm ready to start making bracelets already!
Absolutely LOVE this!!!. I'm a beginner but I want my products to look like a Pro made each one. 🥰 I was search for some bracelet ideas that were easily made, would fit most wrist sizes, and be unusual and made specifically for each girls personal style. These are thank you gifts for the young ladies at my Physical Therapist office. I know they're gonna love these! THANK YOU!
What a thoughtful and sweet gift! I'm so glad to hear this video was helpful for you. I hope you enjoy creating them and everyone loves them 💜
I love how you plan out the design - great pointers, thank you! And the bracelet is gorgeous!
I saw this, examined my stash, realized I had memory wire, and I made a gorgeous black and silver memory wire bracelet!
Hi Tiffany! That's so awesome, and I appreciate you sharing that with me. Thanks so much for watching!
Excellent video I’m going to share this with my granddaughter and all the wires tools board and gift card and tell her it’s a treasure hunt to follow directions and let you know how it turns out you are so good
God bless you sweet girl . I’m a 72year old Great grandmother year old widow of 40 years to a jeweler, silver smith ,carpenter ,Musician , Man of God .
And he would say,
“do it girl ,do what ch LOVE. “
Thanks for sharing this with me
Awww, thank you so much for your comment! 💜💜💜
Dear Hummer Klein, I'm making a memory wire bracelet right now, using silver - plated wire, blue and lavender - purple beads - a mix of mainly Czech/Indian glass beads, Tibetan silver spacer beads, and a scattering of crystal and pearl beads in blue and lavender - purple. Because I dont have a bead board yet, I use a big piece of white felt to lay out my design. Also, I have a roll of Opelin strechy nylon line which is great for threading your beads onto once you have decided on your design for each 8 inches of your memory wire bracelet. You just cut about 10 inches or so of your nylon (or fishing line works just as well) and tie a couple of knots in it, and then thread on the 8 inches of beads you've decided on, and then make a couple of knots on the other end, or tie the two ends together. This way you have your beads ready for when you want to make a bracelet even if you dont have a bead board, or if you've run out of memory wire. 🙂👋❤❤❤🇦🇺
Love your way you teach
Thank you so much, Feroza! I am glad to have you here! 💜💜💜
This video is a year ago but still has such good tips. Love the color combo and this is a good way of using up beads and making multiple designs in one piece. Bought some memory wire for the most recent memory wire earrings.
Thanks so much! 💜💜💜
I like that you pointed out that it takes approximately 8 inches to do a loop, and that bracelet did turn out very nice. Thanks for sharing
I am so glad to hear it! Thank you for your comment!
Really like how it looks. All the planning was worth it! I've only done a few and I used a few bead links instead of a beautiful charm. Memory wire bracelets are a good way to use up some "bead soup"!
You are so right, Joan!
I'm glad you like it. 😁
Thank you for being here 💜
So glad I found you today. I have a ton of beads, bought memory wire last week to start making bracelets but didn't know where to start. Now I do thanks to you. Awesome video.
I am so glad I could help!
I love the color, mixes and shading in the blue one. Beautiful combinations!
Thank you so much, Elin!! :)
Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors & layout of the beads!
Love your bracelet! Blue is such a calming color. Thanks for sharing. You are such a talented lady.
I just ordered some memory wire because I saw your bracelets and just fell in love with them. Great job in your tutorial!
Thanks so much!! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
I love working with memory wire and thanks to you showing us the 8 inch method, going to try a 6 strand bracelet...TFS.
You're very welcome, Kathy! Glad I could help! :)
Yes indeed, as many others already mentioned, you are a very talented lady! Thank you for your excellent tutorials. 💖
💜💜💜
I love memory wire bracelets. Love how you made each turn look like a different bangle! I glue a seed bead into the end loop to give it a little extra security.
Thanks so much for watching, and for the tip!! :)
Nice
watching this really helps to challenge me with my bead work. thank you!!
Hi Marie! I am so glad that my videos are helpful to you. Thank you so much for watching! 💜
Fantastic! You just inspired me to make holiday bracelets for my sisters and nieces. Great way to use a lot of my orphan beads and charms.
That's a wonderful idea! These would make great gifts. Happy beading!!
thank you for the tip of the 8 inches per 'round' ... i find too many times i am 'measure-challenged' and this will definitely help.
Love the colors in this bracelet! The star fish was an excellent touch!
I am so glad I could help with that little tip! I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial. :) Thanks so much for watching! 💜
Super cute project! Love the charm addition at the end. And thanks for the links to the projects.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful. And to the point.
Thank you!!
I love this Gina...and it’s perfect timing. A coworker asked me to make bracelets for her Breast Cancer walk team (walking for her sister in law) and with some extra beads I made a memory wire bracelet for myself. I bought the wire years....many years...ago and the diameter is tiny. I just ordered what you have as it is about 1/2” larger. I’m very excited! I made stretch bracelets for the team due to the high number needed but will make some wraps for others. That’s my donation!
Oh, that's perfect!! This will be a great application for that cause. Thanks for sharing!
Love this video. It popped up and I thought.....let me see what Gina was doing 3 years ago! Just beautiful. I have so many small beads I can use with my memory wire. Like the planning aspect. I never do....it's my own disorganization. It was very helpful to see how you set it up. Gorgeous bracelet.
Thank you, Trudy! 💜💜💜
I love your presentation. Clearly explained all the little details. Thank you.
Thanks so much, Becky! I really appreciate it!
Hi, I've made a couple memory bracelets and haven't been terribly successful with the design; this video gives me the info I need! Thanks!
Oh that's perfect, Aldene! I'm so glad it could be useful to you. Thanks for watching! 💜
Great tutorial. Love the blues and various beads. Now I must find my stash and get back to making some bracelets! Thank you too for all the little tips.
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!
@@ORCHIDandOPAL
Hi just found your video and want to learn how to do all this but first I need to know all the tools and there names, but one thing I noticed is that you keep saying I don't have this or that. You also mentioned some names of I don't know because you didn't have it,. So how can you teach a person with out the materials. I'm new at this I'm 62 years old. I want to subscribe but I dont know what you where talking about, sweetie when you get all your materials then I'll try it again. I was excited at first but then. God bless you always. You did a good job, for those that know what everything is called. Sorry I was raised that if your going to start something or show something have everything you need. That way, we ( thoses that are learning came keep up all together.
@@aidamelendez7775 Hi there. If you have followed me from my humble beginnings last year here on CZcams, where I make videos from my very limited free time for all here to enjoy and benefit from, you would understand that I have said multiple times "I am not an expert." I started from nothing, and am self-taught. I didn't, and still don't know anyone in my personal life who beads. I purchased my materials, and learned on my own before youtube was even a thing. You have your belief system about needing to have everything before you should do something, and I have mine; which is, you can and should make due with what you have. If you don't feel like you can subscribe, that's up to you!
The bracelets you,'ve made are super pretty. I love the way you put the beads together. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much, Nira! 💜
Such a pretty bracelet! Thanks for the tips. Have a great day!
Thanks, Cheryl!!
Simply beautiful
Thanks, Shuna! 💜💜💜
Love your technique and how you go from small to med to large.
Thanks so much, Nadine!
Thanks for the 8 inch tip. I'm sure, by now, you know there is a plier for the memory wire. I loved your bracelets.
LOL - Yes, thank you Judith! There is a tool for everything! :)
A bracelet fit for a mermaid ! I love it.🧜🏻♀️ 💞💫
Such a great way to describe it!! Thanks for watching, Kim!
Another awesome tutorial...so pretty and some very helpful tips! Love the nail polish Gina...you have such pretty hands 💎
Thanks so much, Debra! You are so sweet!! I really appreciate you watching. :)
Lovely blues. Great touch with the starfish charm. I have not used the memory wire yet. But you make it look easy I just might have to try it.
Hi Marcia, memory wire is a great project for less experienced beaders. I think you'd probably like them! They work up pretty fast once the planning part is done. Thanks for watching!
I have been so busy with other things that I have neglected my jewelry making. Hope to get back to that in the new year. I am accumulating a lot of beads from these jewelry bags and jars that are just begging to be used. Lol!
They are fabulous bracelets love them.
Thanks so much, Carmen!
Beautiful ... love the Blues
Thank you, Annie! I am really pleased with how the combo turned out. Have a great day!
I've never used memory wire but I might try it now.
Thank you. Your a wonderful artist.
Thanks so much, Crystal! I appreciate you watching!
Just gorgeous Gina. I’ll make this for summer.
Thank you! 😊💜💜💜
Fabulous. Thank you. Love your choice of beads
Thank you very much, Barbara! 💜😁
Gorgeous!
Thanks so much, Kim!
Love, love, love that bracelet.
Thank you, Katrina! 💜💜💜
beautiful! thank u!
I like the blue beads and sea theme. My favorite color
Thanks so much for watching, Judy! Glad you like them!
Excellent many tanks !!!!!!!!!!
My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Nicole! 💜💜💜
I love making memory wire bracelets, there are endless possibilities for design. Congrats on 2000 subscribers!! Thank you for sharing😀😀
Thank you!! So exciting to hit that milestone! I appreciate you watching!
Pretty! Also, needs some sea horse charms; if you don't mind my saying so. Needed, to go back and watch this today! This, was very informative, for Memory Wire! These, are another jewelry piece, that women seem to love to wear!😃
Thanks, Jennifer! 💜
The blue combination is really pretty.
Thank you! I think it will go especially well with denim. I appreciate you watching!
As much as I watch beading videos how am I just now coming across your videos ? You dope keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️
I am so glad you found me!! Thanks for watching!
Just beautiful thank you
My pleasure, Katrina! Thanks so much for watching!
thank you I just got all the products and am making these today
Oh, fantastic!! I am so excited for you to make your own, Ann. Hope it goes well! 💜
Thank you for your inspiration the bracelet is just amazing
You're so welcome, Yolanda! Thank you for watching! 💜💜💜
Awesome! Great teacher. And such a pretty bracelet.🧜♀️
Thank you, Linda! 😊
Cute idea of the multiple strands.
Thank you, Kelly! 💜
Stunning thank you👌💥💚
Thanks so much, Lynette! 💜
Beautiful! Thank you so much!
Thanks, Susan! 💜💜💜
Hi. Wow! I loved it. Beach bracelet! I will try that. Thank you !!!!!!
Beautiful!!!
Thank you! 💜💜💜
Love this!!!!
Thank you, Gigi!
I ❤ it!!! Thanks 🇵🇭
Thanks so much!
I love the memory bracelet that was great I learned a lot.
I am so glad this was helpful, Karen! Thank you for watching! 💜💜💜
Love it!!
Thanks, Jeannine!
Pretty!
Thanks for watching, Regina!
Tfs The colors are so pretty! I’m new to your channel and new to beading! I have made a few chunky charms. I made them for all of my closest friends and family. They loved them. I was told in 2017 that I had stage 4 cancer and I couldn’t work anymore so I need something to do because I was going nuts. Lol I love doing things with beads. I enjoy to gave things that I make to my family and friends .🌸🌺🌸🌺
Hi Suzie, I am really sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but what a wonderful thing you are doing - enjoying beautiful things, keeping busy, and making others happy at the same time. I am so glad you found my channel, and I am so happy you are here! 💜💜💜
Love the stars and clams---nice touch!! (Hmmmm, I have some of those clam beads somewhere...)
And, WOW!, congrats on the 2K sub milestone!
Since I don't have proper memory wire shears, I use an old, cheap, beat up pair of cutters...then have to file down the rough edges. The hardened, tempered steel of memory wire will absolutely ruin regular cutters (that's how my cutters got beat up in the first place). You really do need special cutters made of hardened steel (harder than the memory wire) to work with the stuff effectively.
Thanks, Pat! I have been waiting for an opportunity to use the clam beads, and they jumped out at me for this project. :) My wire cutters that I have been using for memory wire are pretty beat up as well; proper cutters are definitely on my list of things to get in the future. Thanks for watching!
@@ORCHIDandOPAL I finally got a great flush cutter and a Xuron needle nose plier this year. What a difference!!! I guard that flush cutter pretty much with my life! 😉😄
Hey Gina I enjoyed that, love the blue. I love working with memory wire I made earrings, bracelets, necklaces, tried to make rings I have the ring memory wire need to get some bead ends and try again, fun stuff to work with. There is pliers called memory "looping pliers" on the market too
Oh wow! I haven't heard of memory wire looping pliers. They have a tool for everything now! Thank you for watching!
@@ORCHIDandOPAL I think they have straight, rather than tapered, ends (similar to bail making pliers), and are made more robustly than standard round nosed pliers. They might also be hardened, like the memory wire cutters.
Great tips! 👍 Thanks 😌
Thanks for watching! 😁 💜
Love ur bracelet now i can put me some together.
Awesome, Toni! Thanks so much for watching!
Gorgeous bracelet like usual 😉
Thanks so much, Ginette!
very pretty bracelet!
Thank you, Noelle! 💜😁
Great tutorial Video!
Thanks so much, Nellie! 💜
Congrats on 2K.....love that blue bracelet.....need to make one, I have the supplies.
Tyfs...I think I was intimidated but you showed me how to lay it out
Mary
Aww, thanks so much Mary! So cool to see how my little channel has been growing. Very exciting!! Please don't be intimidated, just start playing. :) Thanks for watching!!
Those will make perfect presents for the teenage girls in my family.
I am so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜
I love your video. It has help me out.
I'm so glad to hear that, Gwyne! Thanks for watching!
cute cute cute!!!!!
Thanks, Jean! 💜
Your work is amazing....I subscribed and liked your work😊
Thank you so much, Norma! I am so happy to have you!
Nice bracelets.
Thanks, Christine!
Oh wow!! It came out beautifully!! I forgot that I bought a memory wire kit off of Etsy a while ago! I need to find it and make it!!
How would you do a ring in memory wire? Tfs! 💜
Thank you!! You would use tiny beads, like seed beads for a ring. I haven't actually tried yet! :)
love it! exploring what kind of jewelry I may want to do, question. What are all the little things you have in the middle slot in your bead board? Under the logo.
Hi Cassie! Thank you! The silver pieces? They are 4mm silver plated brass spacer beads, I believe. 💜
very pretty
Thanks so much, Brooke! 💜💜💜
What is the best way to photograph memory wire bracelets. Love your tutorials.
Hi Crystal, I just learned through trial and error. I would say they photgraph best in natural light, and on the wrist. I am not a photo expert, and I end up taking a bunch of pics to get a couple of good ones. Thanks for watching!
I have the small end beads so you don’t have make a loop at the end of the bracelet, I only have one complaint with them and it is they are tiny. To place glue in them I put a small blob of glue on a post it and use the end of a sewing needle or toothpick, that way you have real control of how much you put in “you definitely do not want to put in too much glue”, I also use a pair of tweezers to pick them up initially and to place them on the end of the memory wire otherwise you will stick your fingers to them. If you check the size of your memory wire as these come in different sizes and you have make sure they will fit and not be too big. I originally purchased bead smith memory wire and the corresponding size of end caps but once I knew the size I bought them off of eBay because you can get about 50 for about £1.00 whereas the beadsmith brand is like 20for £1.99, always looking for a bargain!! Tfs keep the videos coming, thanks love your tutorials 🏴💕💕
Terrific tips, Lorraine! Thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge about the end caps; particularly about the glue and the size of the caps/wire. Thanks for watching!
I thought about it and when you took off your length for a 6 wrap, so I would count out 8" of beads /wrap so 6 rows of 8" of beads?
Thank you 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching! 💜💜💜
Loved this piece! Where did you find the little clam shell beads? They were so cute.
Thank you so much, Tina! I found them on Ebay about a year ago! 💜
Gina I can not tell you how much I have learned from you!!! You are amazingly talented and I watch all of your videos I can at once. As a beginner to this trade I was pretty nervous, but you made it all {well mostly, lol} a lot easier for me.So...I just felt the need to Thank you for all of your time and inspiration. I have made 4 memory wire bracelets and actually LOVE them all they turned out so good.Oh...were those one dark blue beads lava beads? They looked it to me, and what are the size if your smaller beads? I didn't mean to write a book here...Again Thank You soooo much for all you do to help. I greatly appreciate it.
Hi Robin! I am so happy to hear that I have helped you, and was able to explain things in a way that makes sense. Those darker blue beads do look very similar to lava beads, but were electroplated druzy style beads of some kind. They came in a past Bargain Bead Box - I will try to look up the name. Thanks so much for all of your kind words, and for watching! 💜💜💜
@@ORCHIDandOPAL I Also now have a subscription to all your boxes, and got a deal for using one of your codes. So Thank You for that too. I ordered a boss's bead bag omg what fun that was...Again Thank you and have a Great Day
That's wonderful to hear! I am so glad you are able to enjoy the subscriptions too, and were able to try out the Boss' Bead Bag. So much fun!! 💜
Very nice
Thank you!
So beautiful. You really have a great eye for color and shape! tfs 💕
Awww, thanks so much, Lynn! I really appreciate it!
Beautiful! Can you share where you got those beautiful blue beads and shell beads? Thank you. 😊
Hey there! I got them from ebay, but it was several years ago. Sorry for the delay in my response! 💜💜💜
Thank you! Great tutorial.
When shopping for memory wire, what gauge or thickness should you get?
Hi there! I believe around 22g is a good standard size 💜💜💜
You have a great pattern laid out your bracelets are very nice. I have a questions.
1. Does memory wire come in different gauge sizes or does it come one gauge size.
Great tutorial! What gauge memory wire do you use for your bracelets?
Thanks! It's about 23g.
I forgot to ask, could you put a charm on the end in the loop? Or hang charms through between the beads? Or would that be too much to catch on to things?
You definitely can hang something on the loop. Sometimes I do that too. :)
Thank you!! For this video it was awesome I have a better understanding.😊
You're very welcome, Mattie! Thanks for watching! 💜
Love your CZcams
Thanks so much, Kim! 💜💜💜
I love love this bracelet.... where did you get the beads
Thanks so much! I got them from the various bead subscriptions in my description section. - Bargain Bead Box, Dollar Bead Box, etc. Thanks for watching!
I’ve never used that board I just put my small piles in front of me and go to town. I think that’s the most creative part of it.
Thanks! This is a really good tutorial. Can you advise re what gauge wire to buy? I see lots of different ones..
Thanks so much! I was using 23g in this one. Hope that helps! 💜
@@ORCHIDandOPAL Thanks! So now I'm wondering if 23g will accommodate beads with 1 mm holes?
@@alinehuntly It will! :) 1mm is a pretty standard hole size for beads.
@@ORCHIDandOPAL Great, thanks :)