Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing. Inspired by Grand Marais, Minnesota, this fun project uses just a few components and it's a good way to feature some special focal beads you may be saving because you don't have enough to make a necklace but too many to make only earrings!<br />
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Grand Marais Wire Bracelet

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Lashing, Making Jump Rings, Texturing
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Inspired by Grand Marais, Minnesota, this fun project uses just a few components and it's a good way to feature some special focal beads you may be saving because you don't have enough to make a necklace but too many to make only earrings!

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Materials

Venus Jasper 6mm Round 8 inch Strand
A1-899
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.30
  • Gold Club Price: $4.73
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22 Gauge Round Amber Enameled Craft Wire - 45 ft
H5-M22-45FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.20
  • Gold Club Price: $4.65
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20 Gauge Round Vintage Bronze Enameled Craft Wire - 30 ft
H5-N20-30FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.80
  • Gold Club Price: $5.10
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Gold Filled Jump Ring Open (.025) 22ga. (OD) 6mm (ID) 5.1mm - Pack of 25
J11-177
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $13.32
  • Gold Club Price: $9.99
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Gold Filled Oval Lobster 11mm - Pack of 1
J3-84
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $5.00
  • Gold Club Price: $3.75
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Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.040) 18ga. (OD) 6mm Heavy (ID) 4.02mm - Pack of 10
J11-196
  • Lesson Quantity: 15.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 4.00 each
  • Price: $13.02
  • Gold Club Price: $9.77
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES
GLS-120.40
  • GLS-120.40
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.95
  • Gold Club Price: $3.71
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Single 3rd Hand with Tweezer and Base
HOL-165.00
  • HOL-165.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $18.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.23
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4 Inch Wire Jewelry Cushion Clamp - Pack of 1
G10-2
  • G10-2
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.95
  • Gold Club Price: $7.46
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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $21.95
  • Gold Club Price: $16.46
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Chasing Hammer - Flat Faced with Polished Wooden Handle - Pack of 1
G3-13
  • G3-13
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $11.97
  • Gold Club Price: $8.98
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6 Step Barrel Plier - Pack of 1
G2-503
  • G2-503
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Instructions
Step 1
Cut a 3" piece of 20g wire and place in the 5th jaw of the barrel pliers in the middle of the wire. Wrap around the jaw creating a "U" shape.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, cross the wires around the pliers
Step 2
Keeping the loop the same size, straighten out both ends of the wire. On one end, make a spiral using the smallest jaw on the barrel pliers.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, make a small spiral
Step 3
Repeat step 2 for the other wire side making the loops as consistent as possible. Hammer the link to work harden and create texture. Reshape if needed. Make 8 links.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, make a spiral on the end of the wire
Step 4
Using a 5" piece of 22g wire, string a bead and begin to make 4 tight wraps on one side of the wire link.

Optional: I use a 3rd hand base and jewelry cushion clamp to hold the link steady so I can wire wrap easier.
Pro Tip: Leave a small space between the bead and the top of the link for the jump ring you'll be adding later.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, wrap 22g wire a couple times around the link
Step 5
Wrap the other side of the link with 4 tight wraps. Trim excess wire and tuck in any sharp wire ends. Make 7 links or as many as you need to fit your wrist.
Note: Keep one link empty for the bracelet end.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, wrap the other side of the wire link
Step 6
Connect 2 link heads with 2 jump rings.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, connect 2 links with 2 jump rings
Step 7
Connect 2 link spirals with 2 jump rings. Continue until you reach your desired length. Add the empty link to one end of the bracelet using 2 jump rings.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, connect each spiral with the next link
Step 8
Add a lobster clasp to the other end of the bracelet using a jump ring.
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, add a clasp
Kristal Wick's Grand Marais Wire Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Jump Rings, Jump Ring, Making Jump Rings, Texturing, wire link and bead bracelet