Not so long ago, a memory wire appeared on the shelves of needlework stores. It is designed to create unique jewelry that requires a tough and stable foundation.
Wire features
In fact, the mysterious wire with memory for bracelets and necklaces is an ordinary steel wire, processed in such a way that it retains its curls under conditions of physical impact on it.
Of course, it is not difficult to bend it with a special tool, but in jewelry it is important that it remains stable in everyday use.
The diameter of the curls on the wire depends on its purpose. For bracelets, it has a small diameter, sufficient to put it on the arm, but for a necklace it is much larger, otherwise it will squeeze the neck.
Sold memorial wire in curls. For one product you need from one to dozens of such curls. As a rule, 3-6 turns of this wire are used for a bracelet. Therefore, needlewomen buy large volumes of this basis for jewelry.
If you understand exactly how the memory wire is used in the process of creating jewelry, you can easily and inexpensively update your collection of accessories. Moreover, it is so simple that even a child can cope with work.
Simple bead bracelet on memory wire
For work, we need 5-6 curls of wire, multi-colored beads and round-nose pliers. Cut the required amount of workpiece. At one end we make a loop. It will protect the beads from slipping from the base.
Next, we begin to string the beads. The algorithm of this work can be any. Either we create some kind of pattern, or we make an arbitrary ornament, which is obtained by mixing several colors of beads. When the work is completed, at the second end of the wire we make the same ring using round-nose pliers. The bracelet is ready to use.
He is worn on the arm one turn, as if winding. Such a decoration holds without additional fixation.
Not only beads, but also beads of different diameters can be strung on the wire. By combining them, you can get a rather interesting effect. The main thing is to experiment and create the most unusual jewelry.
Another trick: in the loops that are made at the ends, you can hang any pendants. Simple beads of greater length on a bijouterie nail are good in their role. You can buy an original pendant in the hardware store and decorate the bracelet with it.
Pigtail bracelet
But this is not the only way to use memory wire for bracelets. A beautiful decoration is obtained if cut into 9 parts and weave a braid out of them.
For work, we need 9 turns and small pieces of wire, beads or beads, tools for work.
We cut the wire into 9 parts, one turn or a little more. At one end of each workpiece we make loops and we pass through them a small piece of wire, which is also limited by loops from both ends.
We string the beads onto the pieces of wire and fix it with a loop at the opposite end. Next, take blanks of 3 and begin to braid the pigtail. When we reach the edge, we pass the second piece of wire through the loops and fix it with loops at both ends.
In such a simple way, the wire with memory turned into an exquisite bracelet that will suit both everyday dress and evening dress.
Fancy Memory Earrings
This base is also ideal for creating beautiful round earrings . For work, prepare 2 turns of wire, hooks for earrings, beads or beads, tools.
Cut the wire and at one end make a loop. Next, we begin to collect the earring. Here you can experiment depending on which beads you have available. This is a great field for creativity.
When the first earring is ready, close it with a loop and connect both ends to each other. After that we make the same earring. After that. As both blanks are made, we hook hooks for earrings to them and we can put them on.
This is the easiest option. If you like to experiment, then you can take on one earring not one curl, but two or three. Or make jewelry not from a whole turn, but from a small segment. But at the same time, the edges of the wire do not come together, but remain free to hang, creating beautiful arcs.
Here is such a diverse and versatile memory wire. If you use it, then there will never be problems with new jewelry.