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Kristal Wick's Hippie Dippie Stackable Wire Bangles, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Coiling, Coiling Wire, Wire Coiling, Lashing, Wire Lashing, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, , . In this fun and simple project, Kristal Wick shares how to create stackable wire bangles you won't want to stop making.

Hippie Dippie Stackable Wire Bangles

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Coiling, Lashing, Wrapping, Twisting, General Education
  • Skill Level: Beginner
In this fun and simple project, Kristal Wick shares how to create stackable wire bangles you won't want to stop making. These "Hippy Dippy" bracelets are perfect for using up those special leftover beads, pearls, and crystals.

Once you make one, you'll be reaching for more.

Materials

5-5.5mm Large Hole (1.2mm) White Rice Fresh Water Pearls - Pack of 20
A8-08
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  • Price: $8.67
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Picture Jasper 4mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-365
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $5.25
  • Gold Club Price: $3.94
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Blue Apatite 4mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-18
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $13.65
  • Gold Club Price: $10.24
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Dumortierite 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-158
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $7.35
  • Gold Club Price: $5.51
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Blue Crazy Lace Agate 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-610
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $7.35
  • Gold Club Price: $5.51
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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
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Size 6 stopper bead
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
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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
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  • Price: $170.72
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Economy Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-25
  • G2-25
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $11.97
  • Gold Club Price: $8.98
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
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  • 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
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  • Price: $4.95
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Instructions
Step 1
Cut 42 inches of wire. Slide a size 6 stopper bead onto one end of the wire. Using pliers, create a tiny loop at the very end of the wire so the stopper bead cannot slide off.
Pro Tip: Throughout the project, periodically straighten the wire with nylon jaw pliers to prevent kinks.
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Step 2
Slide your chosen beads onto the wire until you cover approximately 8.5 inches of wire, or adjust the length to comfortably fit your wrist.

Mix different bead types or colors to create an interesting stacked bracelet look.
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Step 3
Slide the beads upward so they sit near the stopper bead. Leave about 4 inches of empty wire at the working end.

This extra wire will be used for wrapping the beads in place.
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Step 4
Cross the working wire through the stopper bead, creating a criss-cross position, and pull the wire tight to secure the bead strand.

This anchors the beads and begins forming the circular bracelet structure.
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Step 5
Using the shorter wire, cross it in front of the next bead and wrap it once around the base wire.

Repeat this wrapping method for the next three beads, keeping the wire snug but not so tight that you crack a bead.
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Step 6
After wrapping the first few beads, trim the excess wire. Use needle nose pliers to gently press the wire end down so it sits neatly against the bracelet.
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Step 7
Move to the other end of the wire. Begin wrapping this wire around the bead strand in the same wrapping pattern, working your way along the entire row of beads.

Continue until the wire has secured the beads around the bracelet.
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Step 8
When you reach the end of the bracelet, overlap the wrapping by about six beads. Continue wrapping over the stopper bead so it becomes fully covered.

Trim the remaining wire and tuck the end neatly with pliers.
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Step 9
Gently shape the wire into a bracelet and roll it onto your wrist.

Then make more! These bangles are designed to stack, and each one can feature different beads or colors.
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