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Beaded Wire Bracelet

by Natalie Patten
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Wrapping
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Learn how to create this pretty bracelet with any beads. Perfect for beginners, this design involves minimum weaving and easy shaping of the wire to create an elegant twist and delicate finish.

Materials

20 Gauge Round Half Hard 14/20 Gold Filled Wire
H4-20H
  • Lesson Quantity: 50.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $36.55
  • Gold Club Price: $27.41
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26 Gauge Round Half Hard 14/20 Gold Filled Wire
H4-26H
  • Lesson Quantity: 28.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $8.93
  • Gold Club Price: $6.70
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Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.035) 19ga (OD) 7mm (ID) 5.2mm - Pack of 10
J11-193
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.74
  • Gold Club Price: $7.31
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Gold Filled Trigger Lobster 13mm - Pack of 1
J3-100
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $5.34
  • Gold Club Price: $4.01
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Gold Filled Bright Beads 3mm - Pack of 10
J9-322
  • Lesson Quantity: 18.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
  • Price: $2.90
  • Gold Club Price: $2.18
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Goldstone 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-640
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.30
  • Gold Club Price: $4.73
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Malachite 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-695
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $17.85
  • Gold Club Price: $13.39
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Matte Onyx 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-291
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $7.35
  • Gold Club Price: $5.51
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Tools

6 Step Barrel Plier - Pack of 1
G2-503
  • G2-503
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $18.95
  • Gold Club Price: $14.21
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.97
  • Gold Club Price: $12.73
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Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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5 1/2 Inch Nylon Flat Jaw Pliers with Replacement Jaws
G2-1
  • G2-1
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.97
  • Gold Club Price: $7.48
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Instructions
Step 1
Cut two lengths of 0.8mm/20 gauge wire, approximately 20" each.
Step 2
Cut another length of 0.8mm/20 gauge wire, approximately 10". This needs to be half the length of the first two base wires.
Step 3
Take both pieces of the longer 0.8mm/20 gauge wire and bend them in half in the middle of the wire by bringing the ends together (you can use round nose pliers to create the bend in the middle of the wire and use pliers to flatten close together so that the ends of each wire run parallel against each other) but not flush together.
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Step 4
Using the little space in between the curve of the base wire, place one of the bent 50cm 0.8mm/20 gauge wires inside of the other
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Step 5
The smaller (10") base wire will sit in the center of the others, so that they all sit inside of each other.
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Step 6
Using the 0.4mm/26 gauge weaving wire, wrap around the top of the shorter length of 0.8mm/20 gauge base wire three times to anchor it in place. Trim off the tail end of the weaving wire and tuck in with pliers to prevent any sharp ends sticking out
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Step 7
Place this smaller base wire back inside the other curved base wires.
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Step 8
Hold the ends of the wires together with fingers or a clamp and use the attached weaving wire to wrap approximately 10 times/1cm in length round all of the base wires to bind these together. Use your pliers to compress the weave and flatten down the weaving wires and keep the base wires neat and firmly in place.
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Step 9
Slightly separate out the outer base wires
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Step 10
Wrap the weaving wire three times around the central shorter base wire.
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Step 11
Using bail step pliers or round nose pliers, grip the three base wires together at the top of the bend.
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Step 12
Bend the wires around to curve in on itself to create a loop with the end of the base wires that are bound together. This will form the ends of your bracelet where you can add jump rings and clasp to make it secure when wearing.
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Step 13
Trim off the weaving wire and tuck in the ends with pliers.
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Step 14
Add on three beads to the middle wire (the beads will always be placed onto this center wire at each section of the bracelet) in the order of spacer bead, larger bead and spacer bead.
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Step 15
Take the inner wires, closest to the beads and shape to create a curve around the beads to frame them.
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Step 16
Take more 0.4mm/26 gauge weaving wire and attach it to the central base wire, after the beads, with a few wraps to secure, and tuck in the tail end.
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Step 17
Bind all three wires together - the central wire and the curved base wires framing the beads.
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Step 18
Wrap again three times onto the central wire only and cut off the remaining weaving wire.
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Step 19
Add another three beads onto the center wire (spacer, 6mm/8mm round, spacer).
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Step 20
Push the inner wires slightly outward and create a curve with the outermost wires, bringing these over the top of the original inner wires and curving around the beads on the central wire to create an arch. Pinch these wires in just after the spacer bead.
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Step 21
Use the weaving wire to wrap three times to create a coil onto the central wire.
Pro Tip: For ease, wind the weaving wire onto the end of the base wire and slide down towards the bead to position in place.
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Step 22
Bind all three of these base wires together after the bead.
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Step 23
Wrap the weaving wire three times onto just the central wire.
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Step 24
Cut the weaving wire.
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Step 25
Use pliers to tuck the end of the tail into the base wire.
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Step 26
Repeat steps 19-25 adding three beads on at a time and shaping the wires to create the bracelet pattern.
The wires will cross and swap from inner to outer each time, bringing the outer most wires over the top to frame the beads, pinch together and bind to secure with the weaving wire, before adding the next lot of beads. The outer wires should create an oval shape and a diamond shape around the beads.
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Step 27
When the bracelet is almost at the desired length, add the last three beads onto the central wire.
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Step 28
Curve both pairs of the outer wires around the bead to create the same shape as done at the start of your bracelet.
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Step 29
Wrap the weaving wire onto the central wire three times and then bind together all of the wires, wrapping approximately 10 times or the same size as you did at the start (approximately 1cm in length). Compress this weave to neaten and ensure the base wires are sitting next to each other, running flat and parallel.
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Step 30
Wrap the weaving wire around the middle center wire only and cut off on the underneath of the bracelet and tuck in, so that when the base wires are curved, this will be hidden inside and won't be able to scratch the wrist.
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Step 31
Position the base wires neatly together and cut them all to the same length, leaving 1cm away from the weave.
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Step 32
Using the bail step pliers or round nose pliers, turn the wires in together ensuring all of the ends of the wires are fully tucked in and curved around to create a loop in a similar size as the start loop and in the same direction - going toward the inside of the bracelet.
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Step 33
You can now shape your bracelet using your fingers, gently curving from the middle of the bracelet outwards or using something cylindrical or a bracelet mandrel.
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Step 34
Attach jump rings and clasp onto the ends to make it secure when wearing.
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