Tortoise Shell Memory Wire Bracelet

Name: Tortoise Shell Memory Wire Bracelet
Brand: Beadaholique
SKU: B2081
Availability: OutOfStock

PROJECT B2081

Designer: Kat Silvia

Skill Level: Beginner

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Tortoise Shell is a classic pattern and looks so warm when paired with tiny gold beads. The perfect accessory for a classy preppy look.

Instructions

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At one end of the memory wire, make a simple wire loop using your round nose pliers.
String on in this order: 1 gold bead, 3 tortoise beads. You will repeat this pattern 32 times, and finish with one additional gold bead.
Using your memory wire cutters, trim the end of the wire. Leave enough room to make a simple wire loop at this end, same as you did on the other end of the wire.
All done!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)

BCP-3884 - Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Brown Tortoise (25)
Project uses 99 pieces. You will need 4 packages.

BMB-5062 - 22K Gold Plated 3mm Round Metal Beads (100)
Project uses 34 pieces. You will need 1 package.

WXM-030 - Bright Gold Color Bracelet Memory Wire 12 Loops
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

RECOMMENDED TOOLS:

XTL-5612 - Beadalon Memory Wire Shears Cutting Pliers -Strong & Easy
XTL-5514 - Beadsmith Jewelry Fine Round Nose Micro Pliers

Additional Information

Ingredients

BCP-3884, BMB-5062, WXM-030,

Useful Techniques & Learning Guides

Memory Wire 101: Using Memory Wire in Jewelry Making

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.

Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Brown Tortoise (25 pcs)

            Czech Fire Polished Glass Beads 8mm Round Brown Tortoise (25 pcs)
        
You will need 4 package(s).
1 package = 25 Pieces.

                $5.39
            
             / Package | SKU: BCP-3884

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22K Gold Plated 3mm Round Metal Beads (100 pcs)

            22K Gold Plated 3mm Round Metal Beads (100 pcs)
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 100 Pieces.

                $8.77
            
             / Package | SKU: BMB-5062

Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Diameter, 12 Loops, Gold Plated

            Memory Wire, Bracelet Round Size Medium 2.25 Diameter, 12 Loops, Gold Plated
        
You will need 1 package(s).
1 package = 1 Pack.

                $2.39
            
             / Package | SKU: WXM-030