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How to Crochet a Bead and Wire Bracelet

comments (16) August 1st, 2008

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Diane Gilleland, contributor

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Wire crochet gives this bracelet a light, lacy appearance.

You can make this bracelet in any assortment of bead colors—mix and match them.

Begin with an assortment of about 40 beads. They should include a mixture of large and small sizes.

Wire crochet gives this bracelet a light, lacy appearance.

Photo: Diane Gilleland

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Loop the end of the wire back around and wrap the end around the bottom of the loop.
Take the end of the twisted wire in your fingers, and gently wrap it in a loop around the pliers.

Move the pliers so you're holding them flat across this loop. Now, take the end of the twisted wire in your fingers again, and wrap them three times around. Cut the ends of the wire close to the loop, and use the pliers to bend down any wire that sticks up from your cut.

This is the correct way to open a jump ring.

Time to install a clasp. I prefer a toggle clasp for this bracelet, but you can also use a magnetic clasp, although they work best if your beads aren't too heavy. Use the pliers to open an 8mm jump ring.

Place half of the clasp and the end loop of the bracelet onto the jump ring and then close it.

Place the loop end of your bracelet and one half of your clasp onto the jump ring, and close it with the pliers. Repeat this step on the other end of the bracelet to install the other half of the clasp.

And voila! You're done!

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Comments (16)

BusyHands writes: I made this bracelet in less than 30 minutes and I am a basic level crocheter, I have basic beading skills and I have never worked with crocheted wire before. I'll be making more of these for Christmas gifts!
My 5 year old daughter said "It's so pretty! Can I wear it all day?" And I haven't gotten it back yet.
Posted: 1:45 pm on August 24th

zeshuregi writes: i want to make it soon,lets see . . .

Posted: 8:50 am on March 30th

NancyWard writes: Hi!

Today I posted an entry on my blog with a link to this tutorial.

I'd appreciate your letting me know if that's OK.

Thanks,

Nancy ward
http://paperfriendly.blogspot.com
Posted: 11:34 am on December 7th

purplbutrflyjewelry writes: Let me post the blog link so you can see what I made and how you're credited. =) http://purplbutrflyjewelry.blogspot.com/2008/08/jab-at-wire-crochet-technique.html
Posted: 1:10 am on August 15th

purplbutrflyjewelry writes: Hi Diane! I tried your bracelet using copper wire and a few semi-precious stones. I blogged about it and linked the blog to this tutorial. How do I post a photo of my image here? =)
Posted: 1:09 am on August 15th

petunia4141 writes: This is darling! I think I even have everything to complete it---a great gift idea too!
Posted: 11:40 am on August 14th

Sister_Diane writes: Apologies, everyone! The basic wire crochet tutorial is at http://www.craftypod.com/?p=71.
Posted: 8:10 pm on August 13th

kraftylady writes: This is great, How do I find your basic tutorial?
Posted: 10:04 pm on August 12th

kraftylady writes: This is great, I would really like to learn how to make one, I am new to posting, bloging ect. How do I find your tutorial for the basic steps?
Posted: 10:03 pm on August 12th

jewelelegance writes: That's great!
It's best way to utilized the beads and design a beautiful bracelets.I think that it will be great to create necklace in the same pattern with multiple colors.

Jewelelegance
Posted: 2:23 am on August 12th

oranna writes: Beautiful! I have been doing this technique for necklaces, but I love your detailed tutorial, and I enjoy seeing what others are making. Thanks....
Posted: 8:49 pm on August 8th

Zgirl writes: Thank you Diane!!!

Purchasing a magazine three years ago featuring crocheted jewelry is what got me interested in crocheting. I love beads and cabochnons, and it knocked my socks off!

Sadly, though it was alleged to have been a "beginner" project, they didn't break the instructions and materials down enough for me, as you have here.

You've done a WONDERFUL job,
and I feel confident that I can actually do this bracelet easily following your wonderful instructions, and having done so, gain the basics so that I can move on. That's truly the sign of a great teacher!

As for crocheting. I seem to have no knack, but did accumulate a room FULL of yarn that I must dig my way out of and make room for things I DO stand a chance of completing!

Thanks again (((Diane)))) , you have a devoted fan here!

Wishing you the best,

Zgirl
Posted: 8:48 pm on August 5th

sarahwww writes: Very pretty! Thanks too for the good pix on adding the findings and "finishings."
Posted: 6:30 pm on August 1st

susanstars writes: Great tutorial and such a pretty project!
Posted: 4:40 pm on August 1st

iHanna writes: Sooooo pretty Diane, and my colors and everything. I just need to try this I think! :-)
Posted: 1:16 pm on August 1st

paperrain writes: This is a cool project, and I have three birthday gifts to make in the next week, so it's just perfect for one of them! I'm going to make mine all Goth and spooky. All I need is the crochet hook!
Thanks for this
Chris
p.s. I'll post a photo when I'm done.
Posted: 12:15 pm on August 1st

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