Simple Beaded Bangle Bracelet

by Natalie Patten

Category: Contemporary
Technique(s): Wrapping
Skill Level: Beginner

Create this easy channel set effect bangle with minimal tools and materials. Quick to make and comfortable to wear, the bangle can be made to fit any size, by adjusting the wire lengths and amount of beads accordingly.

Materials

18 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-18H

Lesson Quantity: 18.00 inches
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
Price: $27.71
Gold Club Price: $20.78

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26 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-26D

Lesson Quantity: 5.50 feet
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 10FT
Price: $8.68
Gold Club Price: $6.51

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Silver Filled Jump Rings Closed (18ga) 5mm - Pack of 10

S11-19

Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $2.43
Gold Club Price: $1.82

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Sterling Silver Magnetic Clasp 6mm Button Shape - Pack of 1

K3-120

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $3.62
Gold Club Price: $2.72

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6mm Aquamarine 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10

A13-84B

Lesson Quantity: 29.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 3.00 each
Price: $4.97
Gold Club Price: $3.73

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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers

G2-507

G2-507
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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Chain Nose Wire Pliers

G2-508

G2-508
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
Gold Club Price: $24.71

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5 1/2 Inch Nylon Flat Jaw Pliers with Replacement Jaws

G2-1

G2-1
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $9.97
Gold Club Price: $7.48

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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches

PLR-487.00

PLR-487.00
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $16.97
Gold Club Price: $12.73

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Instructions

Step 1

Straighten out two lengths of approximately 9 inches each of 1mm/18 gauge base wire using nylon-jaw pliers.

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Step 2

Bend each wire approximately 1cm from the tip of the base wire, to start forming a simple loop.

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Step 3

Using round-nose pliers or a small form on the bail step pliers make a loop by turning the horizontal part of the base wire all the way in on itself.

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Step 4

Do so on each of the base wires (a wrapped looped rather than a simple loop can be made instead if preferred.)

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Step 5

Taking one of the base wires and positioning it loop facing upwards, secure the weaving wire approximately a centimeter away from the staritng loop, by wrapping on to the base wire 5 times.

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Step 6

Cut off the starting tail end and tuck in to ensure that there are no sharp ends.

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Step 7

Add the first bead onto the weaving wire, so that it sits on top of the base wire.

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Step 8

Add the other base wire on top so that the loop from the top base wire is in line with the loop on the bottom base wire.

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Step 9

Wrap the weaving wire around the top base wire twice to secure the bead in between the base wires.

Step 10

Bring the third wrap around the top base wire and back through the bead traveling behind the bottom base wire.

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Step 11

Wrap the weaving wire around the bottom base wire five times.

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Step 12

Add the next bead, ensuring the weaving wire is taught to keep the distance between the base wires the size of the bead.

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Step 13

When adding each bead, continue the same amount of wraps onto the base wires: three around the top wire, coming back through the bead and five wraps along the bottom base wire.

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Step 14

Each time a new bead is added, ensure that they are positioned close together.

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Step 15

Repeat this process along the base wires to add beads into the center, keeping the base wires straight and parallel to each other.

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Step 16

Bringing the weaving wire back through the center of the bead and behind the base wire will enable you to position the beads evenly across the center.

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Step 17

Gently applying pressure to the bead will allow room for the weaving wire to travel back through the bead from the top base wire to the bottom.

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Step 18

Ensure the loops at the end of the base wires are positioned above each other, adjusting if necessary.

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Step 19

Use pliers to compress the wraps of the weaving wire to keep it neat and consistent.

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Step 20

Attach enough beads in between the wires, until you have the amount needed to make the bangle size you require.

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Step 21

Leave approximately 2cm of the base wire without beads. Trim any excess base wires if required.

There should be enough base wire to have the same distance (1cm) from the wrap to the ending loop so that it matches the opposite side of the bangle.

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Step 22

Bend the base wire 1cm away from the last bead.

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Step 23

Use the bail step pliers or round-nose pliers to form a loop (of the same size) to the horizontal ends of the base wires.

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Step 24

Each end of the base wires should have the same size simple loop.

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Step 25

Gently shape into a curve starting from the middle of the bracelet.

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Step 26

Bring the loops towards each other on each end of the bangle.

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Step 27

Attach a jump ring through the loops on each side and add a clasp to close.

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Natalie Patten

I'm Natalie Patten, I'm from Liverpool in the UK. I first discovered my love of wire work during lockdown and this hobby quickly spiralled into a huge passion and obsession, for wire wrapping crystal gemstones. So much so, that I changed my career working in education, to become a jewellery designer and set up my business Rock, Scissors, Paper specialising in wire wrapped, ethically sourced gemstone jewellery. I also secured my dream job designing and teaching for the UK's largest supplier of beads for jewellery making! I make lots of different jewellery designs with a variety of techniques but my absolute favourite is wire work and I feel absolutely blessed that I can spend my time creating, learning and sharing my passion with others!