Bead Flex Bracelet
Jewelry making…what kind of wire do I use to make bracelets?
I am a “newbie” at making jewelry and my first project will be a bracelet for a friend. I am confused as to what type of wire I need in order to string the beads. I plan on using some silver 7mm alphabet letters and some 6mm (not sure yet) swarovski crystals. Do I use stainless steel wire with a nylon coating like accu-flex? I plan on using .014″ diameter wire, is this too fine? There are just so many to choose from, please help!
I want something that has a drape, I think memory wire is too stiff
I always use Softflex beading wire, I think Beadalon is too stiff.
Softflex is more expensive, about $11.00 per 30′ roll, but if you are only making one project, your local bead store should be able to help you by selling you a couple feet of it. It should cost you about .39 per foot. They always have an open spool that they use in the store. I always use one foot of wire for a bracelet, that leaves you enough to work with when you are putting on the clasp, then you can cut off the ends. I usually use .014: .019 sometimes will not go through the smaller beads or through the crimps twice when you put on the clasp., but with larger beads like you are planning on using it might be appropriate. When you need to find out what size your bracelet should be, measure the wrist right where it joins the hand. That is the length of your beads. When you put the clasp on, that should make it just about the right size, but it is still a good idea to try it before putting the clasp on: the beads should just meet around your wrist when you hold it in place. You will need spacers between your alpha beads so they hang right. 5mm sterling silver beads or disc shaped beads work well. Your bead store can help you , you might consider taking a bracelet class and have that be your project., so you know how to put on the clasp and finish it.
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