Hi there! For our first project, we'll be making a memory wire bracelet!
I think it's called memory wire because it 'remembers' how big your wrist is! Not exactly - but the wire is designed to retain a certain shape that fits on most people's wrists. You can also get it in necklace size, and recently I saw some for rings. You can get it at AC Moore, in the jewelry section.
The first step is to cut the wire so that it goes around your wrist at least once. If you want to make a thicker bracelet, you can make it go around your wrist several times; it will just take longer to add more beads.
The next step is to finish one of the ends by using your round nose pliers to make a loop, so the beads can't slide off. Another option would be glue a half-drilled bead onto one of the ends.
Then comes the fun part - add the beads to your bracelet to create your design! You can fill the wire completely with beads, or leave some room for the beads to slide around a bit. Finish the bracelet by using your round nose pliers to make a loop in the other end of the wire.
I hope you enjoy wearing it!
