How to make a creative wire bracelet?

In modern society, it is quite difficult to surprise someone with a purchased accessory, because there are a great many of them, and only in exceptional cases are they unique and exclusive.

Many girls and even men, trying to look stunning, go for some tricks, making jewelry with their own hands, analogues of which can not be found in any store in the country. Thus, unusual earrings, rings and amazingly beautiful wire bracelets, which are often used for needlework, are born.

Let us consider in more detail how to make an accessory on the arm from ordinary wire, and what is needed for this.

In order not only to bring your idea to life, but also to create a truly high-quality product that can compete even with expensive branded bracelets, it is necessary to choose the right materials.

First of all, we will understand the types of wire that can be used.

• Iron wire specially treated or stainless steel is perfect for these purposes. It can be quite tough, so you have to make some efforts, but the result will exceed all your expectations.
• Brass or copper - Great options for making bracelets. The wire of these materials has sufficient flexibility and is also resistant to damage. But brass may contain lead, which adversely affects health. Therefore, it is better to give preference to copper wire.
• Chenille wire very unusual because it has a soft plush cover. But with its help you can create a bracelet that does not need additional decor.
• Silver wire - a very expensive material, so it can be used as a supplement to another metal.
• Aluminum It is also actively used in the manufacture of handmade jewelry. And its silver color allows you to leave the result without additional decor or successfully combine it with silver.
• Steel rope - has a wicker structure and is quite rigid, which at times complicates the work. But the surface of this type of wire is ideal for the manufacture of male models of bracelets.

And also if you want to create an accessory of a certain color, it is recommended arm yourself with paint and a special coating.

To make a bracelet made of wire with your own hands, you must first of all decide on the weaving technique, because the result will depend on her. After which it is necessary draw up a step-by-step diagram of actions, pick up the decor, and then start to weave.

Let us consider in more detail the different methods and features of their implementation.

1. Weaving. A braid is braided from several parts of the wire, which as a result will need to be flattened to create a more stylish effect, as well as for better fixation.
2. For braiding you need to take a few thick wire elements and a thin wire. Depending on your preferences, you can wrap a thin wire around thick parts, connecting them together and forming an original pattern.
3. Bending and forging - Ideal for creating delicate elements. The thick wire is bent, forming the desired pattern, then flattened with a hammer, thereby fixing the bending and intersection of parts.
4. Dressing - Thanks to this technique, beads, beads and other decoration elements can be woven into wire patterns.
5. Often bracelets are made of individual linksinterconnected.

To better understand the technology of manufacturing wire bracelets, consider step-by-step examples on simple options.

To make this product, you need to measure a piece of wire along the volume of your wrist, as well as pieces to create a decorative element.

The main decor is the spiral details at the ends of the bracelet, which are made using bending and forging, and metal beads are attached to the product using braiding technology.

To make this product you will need a piece of thick wire corresponding to the girth of your wrist, a thinner wire with a margin, tongs and a hammer.

The surface of the bracelet itself is made in the braiding technique, and both ends are bent into loopsthat will serve to fasten the clasp. The end of a segment of a thinner wire must be threaded into one of the resulting loops, after which the segment is twisted into a spiral from one end and into a hook from the other. We fix everything with a hammer. The resulting hook and loose loop form a clasp.

In order to simplify the manufacturing process and make the product truly luxurious, you can use the recommendations of those for whom such an activity is a kind of hobby.

For instance, you can pick up a solid object in the form of a cylinderthe girth of which matches the girth of your wrist. According to it, you can try on the bracelet during the manufacturing process without constantly putting it on your hand. And also thanks to this subject, you can easily round the wire to the desired shape.

To create an antique effect and make the copper bracelet darker, you can use a simple life hack.It is enough to cook hard-boiled and chop the chicken egg, putting a bracelet next to it and covering it with a lid. Due to the released sulfur, the metal will begin to darken.

A to make the product lighter and brighter, it is necessary to clean and polish it. To do this, you can use alcohol-containing solutions, peroxide or ordinary detergents.

Watch a master class on braiding a copper wire bracelet in the video below.