Better Beader Episode 16 - How to Work With Memory Wire

In this video tutorial from PotomacBeads, Allie teaches you the fundamentals of using memory wire.

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Enjoy using this Better Beader tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

[referralselite]

I'm a Jewelry Maker and I love to watch your videos. With me already knowing most of the stuff I need to know to make my pieces, I still learn something new with your videos and I love that!!

[cathyhaynes]

Between this episode and the one about making your own findings or clasps I know 90% more about beading than I did before.
Thanks so much.

[trudykemp]

Thank so much for this video I learn different uses for memory your a blessing.

[lindahobbs]

I've had memory wire for over a year but was never sure how to use it. Thanks for giving me the knowledge to try it!

[evelynwhiteley]

I love this Better Beaders Episodes!! I would really love for you to do one on Seed Beads - sizes, differences between brands, Delicas, etc. Thank you in advance!

[janiceeaves]

Using memory wire I made a wrap around anklet for my granddaughter. It wrapped 3 times. Worked perfectly.

[Hannahs.]

I use bracelet memory wire to make earring hoops.

[sue]

Good job presenting info on memory wire, thanks

[rhondawilliams]

You can decorate drinking glasses at a nice or themed set dinner. Memory wire around the glass with a little charm. I made a bracelet for a friend one year and the gift I gave her was cylinder in shape, so I put the memory wire bracelet around the outside of the wrapped gift as part of the decoration. (2 gifts in 1)

[kathiewinecoff]

Another awesome video Allie! Thank You so much for the tips and tricks! I have often thought of maybe using memory wire and I have even gotten some but never had the nerve to try it! Now I feel I know enough to try to use it... All Thanks to you! Thank you again for such a wonderful video and I hope you never stop doing these videos! I can't wait to see the next one!!!

[gladysbeltran]

Very nice design. Thanks for your time ❤

[dutchbibi]

I wish I knew this about the memory wire cutting pliers years ago, I ruined so many regular pliers from myself and also from the toolbox from my hubbie, that I got rid of all that had to do with this kind of craft, I did become sick of it. So thank you Allie from all of those who in the future want to work with memory wire, can be a great lot of fun if you have the proper

[sugashack]

I want to try to stack 10mm beads on a bracelet. Thanks for this video. I primarily use stretchy wire. Time to learn more techniques. Next level

[moniquelalonde]

Thank you. I like your energy. Very informative!

[mari-josemcmillian-alcala]

Thanks for this épisode. I love your suggestion to use memory wire around a candel. Gives me a bunch of ideas for christmas. As always great episode. Can't wait till the next one

[joanice]

I make suncatcher with memory wire. It takes 100 8 mm beads if you use 6 turns of wire. I add charms on mine and fifferent size beads. Also add a prism on the bottom.

[rosarylady]

Thank you! You are such a good teacher😊

[AmyEnzenroth]

I have an 8 inch wrist. When I measure from one side of my wrist to the other side. It is just over 3 inches.

So my question is, will the large bracelet size work for me? Or should I go with the necklace size.

Or maybe the oval would work better for me?

[tishsmiddy]

I want to make citrine bracelet. They are flat round disc at 6 mm. Is citrine fragile?

[annitagalvan]

Hi, I've been looking for a tutorial on how to work with memory wire and came across your channel. Great tutorial.

I have a query about the size of the gauge. Regarding a bead size which may affect the weight of memory wire, do we use a specific size gauge?

I would also like to ask, can I use the memory wire to thread and shape a hollow leather cord for necklace ? The necklace will not be a whole circle.

Thanks a lot for your help.