Comments on: Memory Wire Revisited

By: Aireal

Aireal — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 22:15:38 +0000

Beautiful bracelets, and very clever use of memory wire. I never would have thought of it. Lovely work. Congratsl

By: Moogie

Moogie — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:36:13 +0000

What a great idea! Wire wrapping around memory wire! Now I have to try it. My brain immediately thought of macrame & wire weaving too. So many projects, so little time...

By: Cheryl Barnes

Cheryl Barnes — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 01:27:45 +0000

Thank you everyone for your very kind and encouraging words. I love the beading and wire community! And Diana, I will take a look at those barrel clasps.

By: Cheryl Barnes

Cheryl Barnes — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 02:51:15 +0000

In reply to Rena Klingenberg. Rena, Thank you

By: Diana M Pucci

Diana M Pucci — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 14:53:46 +0000

Hello Cheryl, You think in similar patterns as myself. Lovely designs. I also do a similar herringbone on memory wire. I have not tried the oval memory wire, but found that making parallel wraps on a round wire and two holed beads forces a bit of an oval. It is a bit tricky but looks nice. I have found magnetic clasps that have a keeper barrel on them. It screws on over top of the magnetic parts to keep it from separating. I hand paint the barrels to match my beads. If you are interested in this type, check out “Panda Hall”. Fire Mountain Gems may have them too. I have large barrel and small barrel. Now I just have to figure out what to do with all the clasps That don’t work for my style. LOL The barrels can be removed from the magnetic parts for painting. I haven’t done it yet, but I think they can be covered by polymer or Epoxy clays to do special 3D looks. Good luck and happy beading.

By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:12:48 +0000

Cheryl,

Excellent tip re: safety chain and magnetic clasps! I do like using these clasps because sometimes my older fingers have difficulty with lobster clasps, etc., but, magnetic clasps seem to enjoy attaching themselves to my pliers and whatever else they find attractive – that can be troublesome when you are trying to convince them to let go!

Thanks for sharing your lovely work and your smarts with us.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:34 +0000

Very beautiful work! I use memory wire often, but must say your bracelets are very unique.
Thank you for sharing!

By: Margriet

Margriet — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 23:26:18 +0000

Love what you did with memory wire !! as they say The sky is the Limit!!

By: denise grant

denise grant — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 16:14:44 +0000

Beautiful bracelets and nice use of memory wire. Thank you for sharing!

By: Kay

Kay — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:12:49 +0000

How beautiful they all are! I would never have thought to use memory wire this way. Gorgeous!

By: Ragan

Ragan — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:16:38 +0000

I agree that a lot of memory wire bracelets look the same and have been looking for other ideas. Yours are fabulous! My favorite is the first one shown but they are all great.

By: Rhet Mitch-Lynn

Rhet Mitch-Lynn — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:02:35 +0000

Never would I have thought memory wire could be used this way. Yes, I am new to making jewelry. I look forward to trying this. Thank you for sharing.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:41:28 +0000

They are very pretty Cheryl. I love make memory wire bracelets and these are a fresh take on the memory wire style.

By: Chris Rehkop

Chris Rehkop — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:35:26 +0000

I love your bracelet designs that use natural stones Cheryl, well done!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 01:04:18 +0000

These are definitely a fresh take on the memory wire bracelets. I especially like the wire wrap you did on the sea glass bracelet. Spectacular, Cheryl!