Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet

by Natalie Patten

Category: Contemporary
Technique(s): Twisting
Skill Level: Beginner

This pretty twisted bracelet creates a delicate look using only one length and gauge of wire. The tutorial also demonstrates how to create your own handmade hook clasp without the need to add additional wire or components. Any size bead or crystal can be used depending on your preference.

Materials

18 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-18D

Lesson Quantity: 24.00 inches
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
Price: $26.16
Gold Club Price: $19.62

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beads of your choice

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each

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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers

G2-507

G2-507
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Chain Nose Wire Pliers

G2-508

G2-508
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches

PLR-487.00

PLR-487.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $16.97
Gold Club Price: $12.73

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Instructions

Step 1

Take one length of wire at approximately 24 inches/ 30cm in length and straighten if required. Bring the ends together to find the center.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , fold the wire in half

Step 2

Create a loop at the center point using round nose or bail step pliers by crossing the wires over each other.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , cross the wires forming a loop

Step 3

Twist the ends of the wire twice to lock the loop in place.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , twist the wires together

Step 4

This loop will then form part of the clasp.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , this will be part of the clasp

Step 5

Add two beads onto each end of the wire.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , string on two beads

Step 6

Draw the wires close together, so that they run parallel and so that the beads are positioned on top of each other.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , bring the wires together

Step 7

Bring the top wire over the bottom wire.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , cross the wires

Step 8

Wrap it around the bottom wire once.

Step 9

The wires should now have changed position so that the top wire that is wrapped around is now running along the bottom.

Step 10

Add on another two beads to each end of the wires.

Step 11

Position the wires close together so that the beads sit closely together.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , bring the beads close to one another

Step 12

Twist the top wire around the wire running along the bottom to lock the beads in place.

Step 13

Add on the next four beads onto both of the wires.

Step 14

Continue to twist the wires after each set of beads.

Step 15

If the twisted wires need neatening and tightening up, use pliers to pinch them closer together.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , use pliers to snug the wires

Step 16

Repeat the process of adding beads and twisting the wire after each cluster of beads.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , continue adding beads and twisting the wires

Step 17

Add on beads until you have almost reached the required length that you would like the bracelet to be.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , add beads until the bracelet measures the right length

Step 18

When you have added on the last beads and completed the final twist, there should be approximately 2-2.5 inches of tail ends of wire remaining.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , 2 or 2.5 inch tails of wire

Step 19

Bend the wire that is not wrapped around, back down on itself at the centre.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , bend one wire back

Step 20

Use chain nose pliers to push it close alongside itself so that it is running parallel, back towards the beads.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , pinch the wires at the curve

Step 21

Trim off any excess wire at the point where the other end of the wire is wrapped around.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , trim excess wire

Step 22

This wire that is folded back on itself should now be in line at the top of the last twist.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , bend the wire back

Step 23

Use the other wire that is wrapped around forming the twist to bind this folded over wire to itself.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , coil the wire

Step 24

Continue to wrap the wire around until it is fully secure.

Step 25

The end of the binding coiled wire can be cut off or made into a decorative spiral using round nose pliers.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , trim or form a spiral

Step 26

Position the spiral on the outside of the folded wire or if cutting off the excess coiled wire, ensure it is cut on the outside of the bracelet and sharp ends are tucked down to prevent it catching or scratching.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , snug the spiral against the wire

Step 27

At the middle of the doubled/folded wire, bend back around the round nose pliers.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , fold the wire into a hook

Step 28

The bend should now point down towards the beads on the bracelet to form a hook clasp.

Step 29

Pinch the very tip of this bend with chain nose pliers.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , pinch the ends

Step 30

Make a small upwards bend to flick up this point of the hook.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , make a small bend upwards

Step 31

Your hook will now form the other half of your clasp and should fit easily through the loop on the opposite end of the bracelet to create a fastening.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , the hook is done

Step 32

Shape with your fingers from the middle of the bracelet outwards or shape it around a bracelet mandrel or something cylindrical shaped.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , shape the bracelet

Step 33

Form the bracelet shape so that the ends can attach together, to close the bracelet.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , form the bracelet

Step 34

Your bracelet is now complete and ready to wear.

Natalie Patten's Beaded Flowery Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, , completed bracelet

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Natalie Patten

I'm Natalie Patten, I'm from Liverpool in the UK. I first discovered my love of wire work during lockdown and this hobby quickly spiralled into a huge passion and obsession, for wire wrapping crystal gemstones. So much so, that I changed my career working in education, to become a jewellery designer and set up my business Rock, Scissors, Paper specialising in wire wrapped, ethically sourced gemstone jewellery. I also secured my dream job designing and teaching for the UK's largest supplier of beads for jewellery making! I make lots of different jewellery designs with a variety of techniques but my absolute favourite is wire work and I feel absolutely blessed that I can spend my time creating, learning and sharing my passion with others!