Monarch Butterfly Memory Wire Bracelet

PROJECT B2420
Designer: Kat Silvia
Skill Level: Intermediate
A spring palette of greens and oranges dance around the loops of this memory wire bracelet, complete with an orange monarch butterfly charm.
Instructions

Note: Components and tools listed within this INSTRUCTIONS box and the printer-friendly PDF, if available, may have been discontinued since this project was published. Refer to the PURCHASE COMPONENTS and TOOLS AND OTHER SUPPLIES sections for current availability.

This size memory wire has a 2 inch diameter. You can adjust the size by choosing a different size of memory wire or by adding additional beads to create more wraps around the wrist.
  1. Begin by making a 3mm loop at one end of the memory wire with the Memory Wire Finishing Pliers.
  2. String on the beads in the following order: one silver bead, one green 4mm bead, one silver bead, one 6mm orange bead, one silver bead, one 8mm crystal bead, one silver bead, one 6mm orange bead, one silver bead, one green 4mm bead, one silver bead and one noodle bead.
  3. Repeat 9 times and then end with one silver bead, one green 4mm bead, one silver bead, one 6mm orange bead, one silver bead, one 8mm crystal bead, one silver bead, one 6mm orange bead, one silver bead, one green 4mm bead, and one silver bead.
  4. Cut the memory wire leaving a little over a quarter of an inch. Make a 1.5mm loop.
  5. To the first side of the bracelet, open a jump ring and attach the butterfly charm to the loop. Close the jump ring.
Note: For helpful sizing tips please watch our video: How to Choose the Right Size of Round Memory Wire for Your Design.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
  • WXM-210 - Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Small 2 Inch Diameter, 57 Loops, Silver Plated
    Project uses 6 Loops. You will need 1 package.

  • FJR-5159 - Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 18 Gauge (50)
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-4072 - Silver Plated Curved Noodle Tube Beads 2mm x 38mm (12)
    Project uses 10 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • PND-10475 - Silver Plated and Enameled Charm, Monarch w/Austrian crystals AB, 1 Pc, Orange
    Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

  • BMB-1334 - Bright Silver Plated Bicone Beads 4mm (100)
    Project uses 66 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3800 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round 'Crystal Clear' (25)
    Project uses 11 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-36118 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 6mm Round Two Tone Fuchsia/Lemon (25)
    Project uses 22 pieces. You will need 1 package.

  • BCP-3474 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round 'Green Olivine AB' (50)
    Project uses 22 pieces. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:
  • XTL-1274 - Beadalon Memory Wire Finishing Pliers, Makes 1.5mm & 3mm Loops, 1 Piece
  • XTL-5610 - Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
  • XTL-5511 - The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
  • XTL-5514 - The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
Additional Information
Theme Spring, Pets/Animals
Ingredients WXM-210, FJR-5159, BMB-4072, PND-10475, BMB-1334, BCP-3800, BCP-36118, BCP-3474,

Purchase Components

Purchase the components needed to make this project. Change quantities as needed to make multiple pieces. Tip: Save this project to your wishlist to easily return to project instructions.
Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Small 2 Inch Diameter, 57 Loops, Silver Plated
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pack.
$5.09 / Package | SKU: WXM-210
Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 18 Gauge (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.99 / Package | SKU: FJR-5159
Silver Plated Curved Noodle Tube Beads 2mm x 38mm (12 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 12 Pieces.
$3.49 / Package | SKU: BMB-4072
Silver Plated and Enameled Charm, Monarch w/Crystals AB, Orange (1 Piece)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Piece.
$3.47 / Package | SKU: PND-10475
Bright Silver Plated Bicone Beads 4mm (100 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.
$7.39 / Package | SKU: BMB-1334
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round 'Crystal Clear' (25 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$2.97 / Package | SKU: BCP-3800
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 6mm Round Two Tone Fuchsia/Lemon (25 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: BCP-36118
Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 4mm Round 'Green Olivine AB' (50 pcs)
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 50 Pieces.
$2.59 / Package | SKU: BCP-3474
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Tools and Other Supplies:

Xuron Memory Wire Cutters Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
The Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose
The Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers
$6.29 / Package | SKU: XTL-5514

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