Make a Beginner Friendly Memory Wire Bracelet with Jem Hawkes

Let's Talk Memory Wire! Jem Hawkes is here to teach us how to use Memory wire to create beautiful jewelry. Memory wire is a hardened wire that's perfect for creating jewelry with a fixed shape. We'll be focusing today on bracelet-sized memory wire to create a beautiful and beginner-friendly bracelet perfect for new memory wire designers and seasoned wire wrappers alike.
What to use on a memory wire bracelet? We recommend choosing beads that are able to handle the natural curve of the memory wire. Mini mixes are a great choice for beginner wrappers as the sizes are small enough to comfortably handing the stiff curves of the wire. You can test your favorite beads before using them by threading them through the memory wire and checking that they can easily come on and off the wire without getting scratched or stressed by the wire. Large-hole beads are also a great choice for avoiding stress on the beads.
We also highly recommend using Memory wire-specific tools as the wire is sturdier than German or Artistic wire. Regular wire-cutting tools or pliers can be worn or broken when using Memory wire. Only ever cut memory wire with specific memory wire cutters to avoid chipping and breaking your regular cutting tool.
What You'll Need:
Assortment of Beads (Mini Mixes recommended. You can also add beads by the dozen or leftover beads from mega mixes.)
Bracelet-sized Memory Wire (Beadalon brand recommended)
Memory Wire Cutters
Memory Wire Finishing Pliers
Bent Nose Pliers

[@terrieperkins7672]

Thank you ! Beautiful bracelets.

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Agreed! They are beautiful

[@khessful]

Thank you so much, Jem! Great ideas that were new to me 😊

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Maria.D.Velazquez]

Very pretty! Top notch memory wire tips and tricks. Thank you, Jem. Have a great day.

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Thank you for your sweet comment❤️

[@colleensinkewicz1537]

Gorgeous, Miss. Jem ❤❤❤

[@JesseJamesBeads]

❤️❤️

[@rhondajones6633]

Lovely

[@JesseJamesBeads]

❤️

[@deliacummings3245]

Thanks for the tip on using the ring size to make scallops. Love using memory wire

[@JesseJamesBeads]

You are so welcome!

[@sharoncochran8508]

Lovely! I've actually been making memory wire bracelets. I love how easy they are and what a beautiful piece of jewelry is made.

[@JesseJamesBeads]

You are so welcome! memory wire is awesome!!

[@jpendowski7503]

Just wondering how to calculate the length of a strand needed in a patterned bracelet. Your excellent tutorial gave me courage to work more with memory wire. 💜

[@JesseJamesBeads]

It would depend on the size of the wrist that you are wanting to create for, as that would change things. You'll also want to allow a bit extra room if using bigger beads that would stand out a bit more (aka eat up space!)

[@Lisa-eo9gd]

Jem, your way of speaking is so pleasing to hear! Your video is interesting, informative and a pleasure. I'm just getting into using memory wire. Seems like it may be addictive!

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@teresaacuna8282]

Loved all the ones that you made, but I can't place where those beads came from. LOL

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Jem used beads from our Boutique line, found here: jessejamesbeads.com/collections/jjb-boutique

[@lianefehrle9921]

I was wondering on how memory wire worked. ❤

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Yay! Glad this helps❤️

[@dianeallen9039]

Thamks for this. Have ordered a set of memory wire pliers due to this tutorial. Good tips on which beads to use as well.

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Glad it helped

[@kathleenbigsmoke-mitchell4898]

I just discovered memory wire end cap beads! Amazon has them in a couple colors & sizes..Im going to use them instead of twisting the ends

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Good idea!

[@teresaacuna8282]

What mixes and/or strands did you use for the bracelet that had the orange dangles? (please, if you remember) Thank you, Teresa

[@JesseJamesBeads]

Hello! Here is a link to one of the mixes used: jessejamesbeads.com/collections/jjb-boutique/products/mega-bead-mix-in-dogwood-blooms

[@dania8227]

❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JesseJamesBeads]

So glad you enjoyed!!! ❤️