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Handmade Wire Jewelry - Simple And Fun
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By Declan Tobin
Published on 12/03/2009
 
Handmade Wire Jewelry - Use Your Own Imagination

Making handmade wire jewelry is easy and you can do it by yourself. First you should know the basics. To make this jewelry you will need memory wire and a little bit of skill. One plus point with this jewelry is that you need not need a clasp and one standard size fits all. This wire is very flexible and easily springs back to its original form. Memory wire comes in different sizes. To make necklaces, bracelets and rings you just have to cut off a section of the wire to the required size.

Before you make your handcrafted wire jewelry you have to first decide on the beads. You can choose from lampwork beads, gemstones beads and various crystal beads. If you prefer something that looks funky then you can use all of them in your jewelry designs. You can create unlimited designs from your imagination and choose different combination of beads that you fancy and incorporate the same into your design. However you would need some tools to make your jewelry. You will need a memory wire cutter, memory wire, needle nose pliers and beads.
Making handcrafted wire jewelry is quite simple. First you have to cut the memory wire to size after deciding on the item that you want to design. Always cut it to a size so that the ends overlap a bit. You have to close one end to prevent the beads from sliding off. Using the needle nose pliers you have to make a little loop on the wire and then close it off. This can be difficult for first timers but with practice you will be able to do it. Make the loop as small as possible so that it does not interfere with the design. Finally you have to string the beads and close the other end and you are done.