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Gemstone Nugget Memory Wire Bracelet

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Introduction and Supplies
Gemstone Nugget Memory Wire Bracelet

Gemstone Nugget Memory Wire Bracelet

Tammy Powley
Memory wire works great for making bracelets because you don't have to worry about fit since the wire, once adorned with beads, is meant to be worn wrapped around your wrist. There is no clasp needed either. This design incorporates some Southwest style gemstones including chunky turquoise nuggets.

You will need the following tools and supplies:

6 - 6mm Malachite beads
8 - Turquoise nugget beads (10-12mm)
5 - 8mm Yellow jade beads
14 - 4mm Turquoise beads
2 - 2 inch Surgical steel head pins
Bracelet size memory wire
Memory wire shears
Chain-nosed pliers
Round-nosed pliers

Note: If you don't have memory wire shears, then some very heavy duty wire cutters will work, but be careful to use wire cutters that can cut thick gauge wire. Otherwise, you will damage your wire cutters when attempting to cut the memory wire.

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