Easy Bracelet For Beginners: Rainbow Memory Wire Bracelet

In “Easy Bracelet For Beginners: Rainbow Memory Wire Bracelet" we’ll show you how to count out the memory wire coils, how to use memory wire cutters to snip the wire, and how to twist a loop in the end to keep the beads from sliding off. Then it's just bead, bead, bead! One more snip and make another loop in the end and Ta Da! Your own Rainbow Memory Wire Bracelet! This one is perfect for beginners!

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Chapters:
0:00 Title
0:08 Introduction
0:29 Tools & Materials
1:21 Making The Bracelet
2:32 Using The Memory Wire Cutters
9:04 Finishing The Ends
10:15 How To Put On The Bracelet

How To Make A Rainbow Memory Wire Bracelet
by Jennifer and Kitty O'Neil
Running With Sisters

Get colorful with a Rainbow Memory Wire Bracelet! This gorgeous crystal beaded bracelet is all about the beads. Go through your stash and collect your pretty crystal onesie beads leftover from other projects. Then arrange them in rainbow order. Once you have your design, this easy bracelet goes together in minutes!

Materials

Steps
This bracelet goes together fast because it is made on memory wire. Memory wire is very hard wire that is permanently curved into the coil shape, like a Slinky. You can pull the coils of a memory wire bracelet apart to put the bracelet on and they will automatically go back to the original bracelet size and shape. So there's no need for a clasp. Plus a memory wire bracelet makes a great gift since you don't need to size it!

1. The first step is to gather your beads. We went through all our crystals and found lots of shapes and sizes in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. If you don't have all the beads you need, buy a few to fill in! Lay out your beads in rainbow order ROYGBIV then add in the copper beads and spacers every few beads.
2. Next, cut a piece of memory wire about 3 coils long. To do this, grasp the end of the memory wire and count out three complete loops or coils. Use the memory wire cutters to snip the triple coil off the "Slinky".
3. Twist a loop into one end using the round-nose pliers. Just grasp the end of the wire with your round-nose pliers and begin to rotate. Continue to rotate until you have a complete loop in one end.
4. Start beading! Start at one end of your beads, that is the design you laid out in step 1.
5. Use the memory wire cutters to cut the memory wire about half an inch from the last bead.
6. Twist a loop into the end of the memory wire with round-nose pliers just like you did in step 3.

This would be super fun to do for a wine and craft night with the ladies. You could buy strands of crystals in red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple and then all share. So fun!
Happy Crafting,
Jennifer & Kitty

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[brendajo]

Just found this channel and oh my gosh what an excellent resource! I'm just starting out making jewelry and one of my goals is to donate as much as I can to the local shelters for abused women, children and the staff that work there. They don't get near enough appreciation and support. I've been an abused woman and I worked at a shelter for abused children before I became a nurse in the 90's. Going to design different bracelets that will have colored beads that stand for different emotions, strength and for hope. My daughter is going to help me design a little inspirational card to go with them. One of my first goals in this little venture. Not going to be a full time craft show vendor or have an Etsy shop. Disability limits my time I can spend on it. Best of luck to the sisters! I have 5 sisters - all a huge blessing.

[katzarm]

Pretty bracelet! I love the look of the memory wire bracelets. Will be making this bracelet with my oldest granddaughter. She will love it!

[nikkiwilson]

Yes I love Memory wire bracelets, so easy to put on and take off, no clasp needed

[wedontgoravenholm]

Nice and easy way to make a bracelet. Next time I make one I’ll lay out the beads the way you did. Thanks for the tips👍

[susanmahaffey]

I loved the bracelet! You are so great. With your ideas. Very inspiring. Thank you!

[jackiebrown]

Simply Beautiful!!!! Thank You for the Motivation 😉😊

[jackiebrown]

I love your videos! You explain beautifully and give other ideas along with the instructions. This bracelet is simply beautiful! Thank You! Looking forward to the next one.😊

[melcannourish]

This rainbow bracelet is gorgeous. Thank you for this video. Planning to do a jewellery making party for my daugter's birthday party. Question. For 9-11 year olds, would I use this size of memory wire?

[gloriawojo]

Great explanations. Love the details. Will definitely make this one. Thinking of using two colors per strand. Maybe use 2 strands each so can be worn all at one time or maybe just two strands at a time to color coordinate with outfit. Would this work? Of course it'll take more beads per strand.