Wire Wrapping Tutorials and Helpful Hints

Just added is this easy to crochet bracelet – I love these because they are very simple to make and very quick to make, too! This is a beginner’s tutorial but because of its versatility, it is also a great tutorial for all crochet skill levels. My favorite is the variety without beads and when the bracelet is crocheted without beads, many more strands can be crocheted (beads cause the bracelet to bulk up very quickly thus limiting the number of rows). My favorite bracelet is black with 21 rows! The bracelet pictured above is made with 4 mm black aurora borealis Swarovski crystals, 4 mm Czech cathedral beads, 4 mm silver plated ball beads, silver craft wire, sterling silver cones and spiral hook.

Variants of MultiStrand Crocheted Bracelet:

The first bracelet is 11 rows and made with fuscia and silver craft wire with sterling silver end caps and spiral hook and the second bracelet is 13 rows and made with 4 mm ruby and white opal aurora borealis Swarovski crystals, silver craft wire, sterling silver end caps and spiral hook (the ruby is so dark that it looks black).

Peruvian Opal Bracelet – Tutorial 003 – Skill level: Beginner

Tools and Supplies:

• Flush cutters
• Size N metal crochet hook or 9 mm diameter round mandrel
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers

• 16 gauge wire, 17″ (14″ for the frame, 3″ for the hook)
• 26 gauge wire, approximately 3′
• 8 mm beads, approximately 15

Cost:  $ 8.00 USD.

This fun frame bracelet is a great starter project for the jewelry artist who is new to wire wrapping. It is easy to change the length of the bracelet – simply add in or decrease the bends on your frame before wrapping on your beads. You can also use a smaller mandrel (for example, 7 mm mandrel for 6 mm beads) for a smaller, more delicate looking bracelet or use a larger mandrel for semi-precious nuggets and create a large, chunky bracelet. Whichever you chose, just have fun – this is so quick and easy to make!

This tutorial can be downloaded to your computer. The tutorial is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF file. FREE – Download Adobe Reader

Cost:  $ 8.00 USD.

Wire Crochet Pearl Bracelet – Tutorial 002 – Skill level: Intermediate – chain and single crochet stitches used

Wire crochet is a simple and fun way to create a unique look for your jewelry. This bracelet is made with a specific pattern in mind, but it is lots of fun to randomly string beads onto your wire to create a one-of-a-kind piece, too!

I used sterling silver for this project but craft wire is a great option, especially with all the different colored wire to choose from.

Tools and Supplies:

Tools

• Flush cutters
• Size 0 metal crochet hook
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers

Supplies

• 26 or 28 gauge wire, approximately 22′ to 25′
• 6-7 mm white nugget pearls, approximately 50 pearls
• 6-7 mm purple nugget pearls, approximately 25 pearls
• 6-7 mm dark green nugget pearls, approximately 25 pearls
• 4.5 mm 16 gauge jump rings to attach clasp, 6 (The number of jump rings will be determined by what style of clasp you pick. 5 mm jump rings can be used.)
• Clasp

Cost:  $ 9.00 USD.

This tutorial can be downloaded to your computer. The tutorial is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF file. FREE – Download Adobe Reader

Geometric Bracelet – Tutorial 001 – Skill level:  Beginner

Learn how to make this geometric bangle style bracelet. Complete step-by-step written instructions and photographs guides you through this beginner’s project. This bracelet has limitless possibilities – use your favorite beads – crystal, amethyst, vintage German – just go for it! This bracelet was published in Step By Step Wire Jewelry – Fall 2006. Check out my blog entry at Online Wire Wrapping Instructions – Geometric Bracelet.

Tools and Supplies:

Tools:

• Flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Ruler
• Marker
• Wire straightening pliers (optional)
• Bracelet mandrel (optional)

Supplies:

• 16 gauge wire, 20-24”
• 26 gauge wire, 6-7′
• Flat, oblong focal bead, approximately 2 x 1.5 cm
• 4 mm beads, 6-8
• 1-1.2 cm beads, 6-8
• 20 gauge wire, 6"
• Large cable chain, 1"
• 6 mm jump ring (optional)

Cost:  $ 8.00 USD.

This tutorial can be downloaded to your computer. The tutorial is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF file. FREE – Download Adobe Reader

Cost:  $ 8.00 USD.