Memory Wire Bracelet with Malachite and Garnet Gemstone Beads, Miyuki Seed Beads and Silver-Plated Brass Beads
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Design Idea RE2C
-- Designer --
Elaine, Jewelry Designer, Exclusively for Fire Mountain Gems and Beads®
To learn more about Elaine Young, read her jewelry artist success story here.
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- Bead, malachite (natural), 12x12mm heart, B grade, Mohs hardness 3-1/2 to 4
- Garnet, round bead natural 15.5-16 inch 4mm
- Bead, malachite (natural), 4mm round, B grade, Mohs hardness 3-1/2 to 4
- Bead, silver-plated brass, 4x3mm rounded rectangle
- Head pin, silver-plated brass, 1-1/2 inches with 1.5mm ball, 24 gauge
- Memory wire, silver-plated stainless steel, 2-1/4-inch bracelet, 0.65-0.75mm thick
- Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, #11 rocaille, opaque outside dyed green, (RR-1481)
- Seed bead, Miyuki, glass, #11 rocaille, opaque silver-plated, (RR-961)
Instructions
Step 1
Cut an approximately 3 coil length of bracelet memory wire, then form simple loop on one end of the wire.
Tip: "How to Make a Simple Loop" how-to video and illustrated instructions.
Step 2
String the following onto the memory wire in the pattern of your choice:
- Malachite 4mm rounds
- Garnet 4mm rounds
- Silver-plated rocaille seed beads
- Green rocaille seed beads
- Garnet red rocaille seed beads
- Silver-plated brass rounded rectangle beads
Repeat the pattern of your choice for the entire length of the memory wire bracelet.
Step 3
Form simple loop at the end or the bracelet.
String one malachite heart bead onto the ball headpin then form a wrapped loop. Attach the malachite heart charm to the bracelet with a jump ring.
Tip: "Making a Wrapped Loop and Double-Wrapped Loop" how-to video and illustrated instructions
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