Topics: Wire, Memory Wire
Q.
I want to make a necklace by memory wire, but the diameter of the necklace memory wire is smaller than the diameter of the necklace that I want to make. How can I make the wire open a little bit bigger than its memory diameter?
A.
While it holds its shape well, memory wire will conform to your neck or arm, with a little help from the beads you choose.
The "Memory Wire Bracelet" video how-to and illustrated instructions will help you with all your memory wire questions, as well as finishing options and details on other sizes of memory wire.
- Maura Buckner, Jewelry-Making Expert
Materials
- Memory wire shears
- Memory wire
- Memory wire ends
- G-S Hypo cement adhesive
- Devcon 2-part Jeweler's Epoxy
- Pliers
- ''Memory Wire Bracelet'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- ''Finishing Memory Wire Jewelry'' how-to video and illustrated instructions
- Memory Wire design inspirations from the Gallery of Designs