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Festive Glass Charms

by Natalie Patten
  • Category: Non-Jewelry Items
  • Technique(s): Making Loops, Memory Wire
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Natalie Patten shares a quick and fun way to dress up any holiday party with easy Festive Glass Charms.

Using ring-sized memory wire, these charms help guests keep track of their glasses while adding a pop of color and style.

They're reusable, simple to make, and can match any party theme.

Materials

Charms - Variety of Charms to choose from
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22 Gauge Ring Memory Wire Silver Finish - Approximately 75 Coils
H14-4
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.00
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Beads - Wide variety of beads to choose from including 3mm recommended for project
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Silver Filled Jump Rings Open (.025) 22ga (OD) 4mm (ID) 2.55mm - Pack of 25
S11-14
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $2.01
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Tools

Heavy Duty Wire Shear
PLR-460.00
  • PLR-460.00
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Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
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  • Price: $14.95
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Optional Tools
WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
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Instructions
Step 1
Choose a selection of charms to suit your theme.
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Step 2
You can make your own charm using beads and a headpin.

Each charm should be unique to help identify the type of glass.
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Step 3
Using the memory wire cutters, cut just over one full coil of the memory wire.
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Step 4
Using round nose pliers, turn a small loop on one end of the memory wire coil.

Turn the loop in the direction that the memory wire curves in.
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Step 5
Tilt the loop with pliers to straighten it.
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Step 6
Ensure that the loop is fully turned.

This loop at one end will act as a bead stopper.
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Step 7
Thread small 3mm beads of your choice onto the end of the memory wire without the loop.
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Step 8
Slide the beads up toward the loop.

Leave about one centimetre of the memory wire exposed at the end, enough to form the other loop.
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Step 9
Use the small end of round-nose pliers to turn a loop.

Position it so that both loops are almost touching.
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Step 10
Open up a jumpring and attach it to your charm.
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Step 11
Attach the jumpring with charm into the centre of your beaded memory wire loop.
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Step 12
Open up the beaded memory wire coil to hook around the stem of the wine glass.
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Step 13
Continue making more charms, using different colored beads or charms.

This adds decoration and helps identify each guest's drinking glass.
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