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Memory Wire <br> 4.19.17

Project Info:

Level: All

Estimated time: 4-5 Hours

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Welcome home, Memory Wire...long time, no see! In this FB episode, Kate and Janice are exploring the endless doors to creativity that can be discovered by simply stringing beads on a wire that never loses its shape. Uncover patterns, color swatching, and technical tips that made this “slinky” so popular in the 1960’s. Learn how you can update it and make it rock today’s jewelry market. This is for all levels...no experience necessary! We hope you can join us.

Memory Wire
4.19.17

Little Shadows- Silver Plate

Metal Beads

$12.95 USD

6mm- Turquoise Bronze Picasso

6mm Czech Glass

$5.00 USD

4mm- Turquoise Moon Dust

4mm Czech Glass

$3.95 USD

4mm- Aquamarine Celsian

4mm Czech Glass

$2.95 USD

BGL2-2031 Matte Met. Sage Grn. Luster

Miyuki Bugles

$4.50 USD

11-4506 Picasso Olivine Trans.

Miyuki Seed Beads- 11/0

$4.00 USD

Bracelet Memory Wire- Silver

Wire

$2.95 USD

Beadsmith Zap Jewelry Gel

Tools

$4.75 USD

Eurotool Chain Nose Plier

Tools

$12.95 USD

Xuron Memory/Hard Wire Cutter

Tools

$26.95 USD

EuroTool Round Nose Plier

Tools

$12.95 USD

Project Map

A. Janice’s full 12-coil design is a random pattern of bugles, seeds, and Little Shadows. The ends have been curled under to secure the beads. You can also end with a 3 or 4mm Fire Polish glued securely with Zap Glue and skip curling the wire.

    B. Using CzechMates Tiles and seeds, two coils have been strung with beads side-by-side to make a wider bangle. Carefully curl your wire so you don’t crack the fragile glass due to too much pressure from your round nose pliers or not enough space on the memory wire itself.

    C. Go random and have fun mixing and matching your beads on single coils. Watch our Facebook Live Episode 4.19.17 to see how Kate and Janice get their Memory Wire groove on. Happy Beading!

      *Janice used the 2.25 (or 2-1/4) size Memory Wire, which will fit an average size woman’s wrist. For a wrist smaller than 6 inches, select the 2 inch coil.