Better Beader Episode 16 - How to Work With Memory Wire

[@cathyhaynes2700]

Between this episode and the one about making your own findings or clasps I know 90% more about beading than I did before. Thanks so much.

[@referralselite]

I'm a Jewelry Maker and I love to watch your videos. With me already knowing most of the stuff I need to know to make my pieces, I still learn something new with your videos and I love that!!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you so much for your support! I'm happy we are still able to teach you new things!

[@lindahobbs5545]

I've had memory wire for over a year but was never sure how to use it. Thanks for giving me the knowledge to try it!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Well this is the perfect time to use it, Linda ^_^

[@evelynwhiteley6316]

I love this Better Beaders Episodes!! I would really love for you to do one on Seed Beads - sizes, differences between brands, Delicas, etc. Thank you in advance!

[@Potomacbeadco]

This suggestion is highly appreciated, Evelyn and we love to work on it.

[@brookecomeaux8880]

I would also, I don't understand how they are sized and the best way to use them.

[@Hannahs.360]

I use bracelet memory wire to make earring hoops.

[@sue7777]

Good job presenting info on memory wire, thanks

[@kathiewinecoff5776]

Another awesome video Allie! Thank You so much for the tips and tricks! I have often thought of maybe using memory wire and I have even gotten some but never had the nerve to try it! Now I feel I know enough to try to use it... All Thanks to you! Thank you again for such a wonderful video and I hope you never stop doing these videos! I can't wait to see the next one!!!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you for this comment, Kathie. It is only through feedback such as yours that we continue to make videos that will certainly help our subscribers and beaders out there.

[@mari-josemcmillian-alcala8128]

Thanks for this épisode. I love your suggestion to use memory wire around a candel. Gives me a bunch of ideas for christmas. As always great episode. Can't wait till the next one

[@Potomacbeadco]

DIY Christmas gift is love ^_^

[@rhondawilliams9449]

You can decorate drinking glasses at a nice or themed set dinner. Memory wire around the glass with a little charm. I made a bracelet for a friend one year and the gift I gave her was cylinder in shape, so I put the memory wire bracelet around the outside of the wrapped gift as part of the decoration. (2 gifts in 1)

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you for sharing this idea, Rhonda. We would love to see your work on our FB page. ^_^

[@rhondawilliams9449]

ok

[@janiceeaves1892]

Using memory wire I made a wrap around anklet for my granddaughter. It wrapped 3 times. Worked perfectly.

[@Potomacbeadco]

Surely your granddaughter loved it, Janice! We would love to see it on our FB page ^_^

[@amandajones6481]

Hi Janice, what a great idea, using the memory wire to make an anklet! I would love to know what size of memory wire you used, although I'm assuming that it must have been the largest bracelet size? I would love to make one for my niece Frankie, who just turned 13 a couple of weeks ago. Thank you for sharing this with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family, from Amanda in Australia xox

[@trudykemp4223]

Thank so much for this video I learn different uses for memory your a blessing.

[@sugashack74]

I want to try to stack 10mm beads on a bracelet. Thanks for this video. I primarily use stretchy wire. Time to learn more techniques. Next level

[@Potomacbeadco]

You can do it!

[@dutchbibi3241]

I wish I knew this about the memory wire cutting pliers years ago, I ruined so many regular pliers from myself and also from the toolbox from my hubbie, that I got rid of all that had to do with this kind of craft, I did become sick of it. So thank you Allie from all of those who in the future want to work with memory wire, can be a great lot of fun if you have the proper equipment......

[@Potomacbeadco]

Never too late, Dutch! Thank you for watching our tutorial videos.

[@cyhomer]

Great idea with the candles!!

[@gladysbeltran6105]

Very nice design. Thanks for your time ❤

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you! We're glad you like the video! Memory wire is so fun to work with! Here is another cute memory wire video you may enjoy!www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/projects-tutorials/hidden-message-bracelet-morse-code-tutorial.html

[@joanice1220]

I make suncatcher with memory wire. It takes 100 8 mm beads if you use 6 turns of wire. I add charms on mine and fifferent size beads. Also add a prism on the bottom.

[@moniquelalonde5970]

Thank you. I like your energy. Very informative!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you so much! I'm always trying to make my videos informative and engaging! Feel free to browse our other Better Beader episodes! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/

[@Animals55patty]

Excellent demonstration

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you!

[@aurawright2130]

Great video! Thank you!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Glad you liked it!

[@rosarylady1273]

Thank you! You are such a good teacher😊

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you! 😃

[@maryhelgesen6044]

Thank you for the great videos!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you for watching, Mary.

[@annitagalvan9049]

Hi, I've been looking for a tutorial on how to work with memory wire and came across your channel. Great tutorial. I have a query about the size of the gauge. Regarding a bead size which may affect the weight of memory wire, do we use a specific size gauge? I would also like to ask, can I use the memory wire to thread and shape a hollow leather cord for necklace ? The necklace will not be a whole circle. Thanks a lot for your help.

[@Potomacbeadco]

You could use the memory wire to feed into your leather. Also, this is the wire we use for our bracelets www.potomacbeads.com/memory-wire-bracelet-2-25-gold-plated#attr=2329,2330,2331

[@annitagalvan9049]

Thanks a lot for your response. Rather a silly question, if the loop of the memory wire is smaller of the neck or the leather loop design is not a choker style, can I stretch the memory wire to the height I want or will it break? Thanks a lot.

[@Potomacbeadco]

@@annitagalvan9049 The memory wire pretty much stays the same and does not stretch however there are different size loops in the memory wire www.potomacbeads.com/memory-wire

[@AmyEnzenroth]

I have an 8 inch wrist. When I measure from one side of my wrist to the other side. It is just over 3 inches. So my question is, will the large bracelet size work for me? Or should I go with the necklace size. Or maybe the oval would work better for me?

[@Potomacbeadco]

We have Designers with bigger wrist that still use the bracelet size and it stretches nice. Though the oval will give you an unique look too that will fit

[@alikc25]

Thank you very helpful.

[@tishsmiddy71]

I want to make citrine bracelet. They are flat round disc at 6 mm. Is citrine fragile?

[@Potomacbeadco]

A flat round disc gemstone may be a little on the fragile side. Here is a video on Citrine you may find helpful! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3-zYYeXd5Kma5Y

[@tishsmiddy71]

lol , tool pliers ! I love it 🥰

[@Potomacbeadco]

Thank you so much for watching! We have a variety of Better Beader episodes available covering a range of beading and jewelry-making topics that you may find helpful! Feel free to browse! www.potomacbeads.com/how-to/better-beader/

[@allienathan6827]

Thanks so much for this

[@crazylittlethingcalledlife]

does anyone know how to stretch it? thanks

[@connyharrison9105]

Can you solder to the memory wire

[@Potomacbeadco]

You can but it is very difficult and it's not practical.

[@clarahopkins6782]

very good

[@elizabethmaher7351]

Hey

[@Potomacbeadco]

Hello, Elizabeth!

[@susanstancliff2937]

Thank you! A lot of information!

[@Potomacbeadco]

Glad it was helpful!