| Endless loop Memory Wire jewelry is made by cutting a coil of Memory
Wire with 1 and 1/3 revolutions of wire. At this point, beads are
added to the Memory Wire, without having either a loop on the end or an
end cap bead. Using a hemostat to clamp one end while you add your
beads is a very good idea. Having a second hemostat to clamp the
opposite end whenever you set the work in progress down is also
recommended. When you have added enough beads to cover the Memory
Wire, then the hard part begins. You need to insert one end of the
Memory Wire into the holes in the beads on the opposite side of the coil.
Ultimately the ends of the Memory Wire will completely overlap and will be
hidden inside the beads. This is easier to accomplish by sliding 1
or 2 beads at a time. With patience, you will able to complete a
circle of beads with the Memory Wire completely hidden inside the beads.
The completed circle of beads can be worn as a ring, or can be a
component in earrings.
As a review of how to use Memory Wire, remember to use a special cutter
for Memory Wire. Memory Wire will ruin an ordinary jewelry wire
cutter. Use a hemostat to clamp the open end as you add your beads.
For bracelets and chokers, we recommend using end cap beads to give your
Memory Wire jewelry a more professional finish. Good luck with your
Memory Wire jewelry making projects! |
