Bracelet by GeltDesigns |
Tools
Round nose pliers or 3-Step wire looping pliers
Chain nose
Wire rounder or needle file
Wire side cutters or flush cutters
Round or oval bracelet mandrel
Small ball pein hammer
Step 1
Measure your wrist or the wrist of the person for whom you are making the bracelet to determine the bracelet size needed.
Step 2
Make a simple bangle bracelet. Use round nose pliers or 3-Step wire looping pliers to create a large loop at the end of the your round steel wire . Adjust the loop with your chain nose pliers so that the loop sits centered on top of the wire. Measure the length needed for your bracelet and cut the wire using wire side cutters or flush cutters
Note: For this project, we are using the same technique we outlined in our tutorial
Step 3
Feed the beads onto the formed bracelet wire. Bend the other end of the wire to create a catch.
Step 4
Step 5
Check your work. File any rough spots with a needle file, if needed.
Related Tutorials
How to Determine Bracelet Sizes
How to Make Your Own Wire Wrapping Tool Kit
How to Care for Your Wire Wrapping Tools
How to Straighten Wire
How to Smooth Sharp Edges on Wire
How to Measure Wire
How to Use a Wire Gauge
How to Make Your Own Silver Bangle Bracelet
How to Store Beads
GeltDesigns Tutorials by Topics
Further Reading
Inspired Wire: Learn to Twist, Jig, Bend, Hammer, and Wrap for the Prettiest Jewelry Ever
Wire Style: 50 Unique Jewelry Designs
Bead on a Wire: Making Handcrafted Wire and Beaded Jewelry
Complete Guide To Making Wire Jewelry
Day 13. Week 2. Jewelry from Found Objects. $ spent: 0
Found material: steel wire
New Jewelry a Day.
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