Memory Wire Bracelet - How to Train It - Tips & Tricks For Using the Coil Buddy
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- Опубліковано 18 вер 2020
- Hello everyone. Thank you so much to everyone who purchased The Coil Buddy! I want to share some tips on how to use it effectively. Memory wire bracelets can be challenging because of the different factors that can affect bead alignment. This video addresses those issues as well as some other tips. I hope you enjoy it and please leave any comments or feedback down below if you have time.
Here is a link to "The Coil Buddy Kit with Magic Rods" I featured in this video. If you're interested in purchasing the kit, it sells for $19.50.
www.etsy.com/listing/85652917...
You can also purchase just the Magic Rods (without the Coil Buddy Guide) if that's what you're interested in. The Magic Rods sell for $10.50 for a set of five 9-inch rods. I also sell them in 12-inch lengths and sets of 10 at a higher cost. Here's the link to The Magic Rods (9-inch length): www.etsy.com/listing/85942080...
Take care
Luisa
Luisa@mistymoondesigns.com
Time Stamps:
Introduction - 00:55
Pretutorial Discussion - 05:00
Coil Buddy Tool - 08:31
Arranging and Designing Bead Patterns- 09:24
Loading the memory wire coil - 29:57
Training your Memory wire - 32:56
Conclusion and Goodbye: 37:27
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UPDATE: I've been experimenting with different gauge memory wire to see if there's an ideal thickness and it looks like the best thickness to use is .8mm (20 gauge) or thicker but then, of course, your beads need to have the right sized holes. Bigger and heavier beads usually do have larger holes so if you want to use them in your designs, you need to purchase thicker memory wire so you don't have to "retrain" your wire. The thicker wire holds your patterns in place a whole lot better. 😊
I am soooo confused as to what memory wire to buy. Could you tell me what you buy? there are so many gauges. I find if I use a large size bracelet with large beads they are too heavy and the bracelet is floppy and doesn't hold its shape. You mentioned in a video you purchase your wire on amazon, please pass that information to me. Thank you
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Train the wire!!! The answer I was looking for!
I got my Coil Buddy and Magic Rods yesterday and my first bracelet, with focal beads, was perfect! I'm very happy with my purchase. Thank you for creating these 'must have tools' for memory wire!
GENIUS! That’s what you are! I “see” a memory wire bracelet making sense for the first time! Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊🎈 and thank you for creating such a helpful tool for us! I will get mine soon!
I bought it and it’s the best investment yet. Thank you so much. I’m addicted in making bracelets now .
Thank you, Luisa! I had no clue we should retrain memory wire. Awesome tip!
You’re so welcome Dianna! Yes, retraining can be done when patterns don’t line up. Sometimes we get lucky and it’s not necessary. Anchor beads help a lot. 😊❤️🌺🌸
Thank you for being such a great mentor to us all, you're the best! 💜🙏
This is the best video I've seen for making memory wire bracelets. Thank you. I also ordered the coil wire kit to make it easier for me. Catherine ❤️ 🙏
Thank you so much Catherine! And thank you for ordering Coil Buddy! 🙂
I have never seen these rods before. I will have to try and get some. Thanks for your lesson, very easy to follow for a beginner. Thank you very much 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Every time you make a new one, I think it's the best.
I am waiting for my coil buddy any day now! So so excited! This video was full of tips I’ll use! Thanks, Sue🐝
All your bracelets are beautiful! I can't wait to try my coil buddy.😅
Love what this product will do and I've placed my order. Thank you for designing this wonderful tool and making the video to show how to best use it.
Very nice I love making memory wire bracelets.
How could you not think you would sale so many of these. Their amazing like i said before. This is something that will help people so much
Hey everyone. I am so grateful that many of you purchased Coil Buddy but I am disappointed in myself for not shipping it out in a more substantial shipping package. So to make up for it, I will be sending everyone, who purchased Coil Buddy Version 1, a new one (at no extra cost to you) in a more substantial shipping box, and that includes international buyers. Additionally, I have redesigned The Coil Buddy with extra guidelines for 55mm and 65mm coil so EVERYONE will get the redesigned new Coil Buddy. It may delay my shipments by a couple of days but I'll be working super hard to get them all out to you as soon as possible. Thank you again! I am so humbled by your response and your interest in this new tool. ❤️🌺🌸😊
Hi, I was just checking in to see if you had sent the replacement boxes yet? I got my longer rods today, thanks!! 😊
Hi Dianne. I just checked tracking and it shows it was delivered yesterday at around 1:45pm. Did you not receive it? Message me through Etsy. ❤️
I'm so looking forward to getting my Coil Buddy. Your tips in this video will help so much when I start making the bracelets. Thanks so much!
Hi Misty, Thank you for showing how to put together a memory wire bracelet. I was having a very hard time figuring it out so now that I know about the proper tools to use it will make it a lot easier.
I went back and watched all your videos. I still think you are one of the best beaders. Your videos are very easy to watch. Soothing voice, beautiful begins, very smart with colors, arrangements,and techniques. Good jod.
I really love the the coil buddy after watching this video and I will be ordering mine soon 😊
Thank you so much 😊
Just found you on UA-cam, and love the video lessons I have seen so far. As a newbie, I do love your teaching style, as you are easy to follow your directions on the videos. Newly subscribed and just purchased your Coil Buddy.
I received my Coil Buddy kit yesterday. Thank you very much. I'm glad to say it came in great shape, and I can't wait to use it. A new experience to look forward to with beading. I learned a lot from what I watched today about training the memory wire. Again, thank you so much!
Ordered my coil buddy! Can’t wait!
I received mine in the mail today. It was packaged so nicely. I think it will be a nice tool to lay out beads to design other bracelets also. I wanted to support my friend as you have always been one of my favorite designers. I wish you much luck in this endeavor and hope you can retire in Arizona some day. Blessings........
Really love the coil buddy, your absolutely right I'm super glad that you developed this awesome Memory Wire Guide! Its helped so much in several aspects to making memory wire bracelets.
Wow! Such great advice! I really can’t wait to get my kit now!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us! 💜💜💜
Luisa, I just got my metal rods. Can’t wait to use them. Such a great idea. I never make a bracelet over 3 rows. Will let you know when I’m done.
Love the intro music... thanks for all you do for us beginners
Such a beautiful bracelet and awesome tutorial!
Its gorgeous. Love your colour choice.
Luisa that is absolutely beautiful!
Great tips! Thank you for sharing!!
Very informative & interesting braclet making techniques & I'll be back probably next payday to order, I've tried freehand memory wire braclets, they are not easy. Tyfs all these tips & tricks. Can hardly wait to put one together now.
Wow! I can’t wait to get started. I’ve never made one!
Interesting concept. It makes a more attractive, fashionable, sellable bracelet. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful and yes beads are addictive ❤❤
Yes they are! 😊
Love love love!!!!
Thank you! 🙂🌺🌼🌸
Thank you so very much!
I love this! Your kitty is gorgeous too....
Brilliant Luisa! Great invention! I make lots of memory wire bracelets! Excellent aid! Evie Smith Designs, Australia
Wow, who would've thought! Thank you for this additional video. I have so many designs in my head and I'm anxiously awaiting my coil buddy!
Thank you Nancy! Yes! We learn something every day 😊 you’re shipment is on the way! 😊❤️🌺🌸
It arrived today!!!!! I know what I'm doing tomorrow 😀
I have the coil Buddy and it does help a lot!
Thank you Mary! I’m so glad it helps 🙂
What a great idea!! I learned allot today. Tfs your art. Have a fantastic weekend. 🦋
Thank you so much Connie! I’m glad you learned something new. 😊❤️🌺🌸
Thank you,Luisa. I used your coil buddies to make Minnie Mouse bracelets for two of my granddaughters. They are darling.
Thank you Maryann for buying Coil Buddy and for letting me know 🙂
Hi Luisa
This video has been so helpful, I didn’t realise just how much science went into creating your bead buddy. I just can’t wait for mine to arrive. I am so happy for you that your invention is doing so well. You deserve all the success in the world. Our youngest Grandchild Tiarna, is with me watching your video and she loves the way you put the turquoise together with the other colours. She loves your work as much as me. She is 7 yrs old and a budding creator I believe. I learnt so much more about the process of using your fabulous new invention today and the great outcome, rather than just not guessing and hoping as has been my process to date. Very best wishes my talented friend. Love Jen xx 🦘🦘🦘🌸🌸🌸💜💜💜
Hello Jen! I’m so happy that little Tiarna is enjoying the videos and learning! 😊 it warms my heart to know that I have such young fans and that I’m helping them develop their artistic and creative side! That’s how I got inspired...at a very early age ❤️. Your shipment is on it’s way Jen. Hopefully it won’t take too long. Let me know when you receive it! 😊❤️🌺🌸🇦🇺🦘
Ooh! I will, that’s for sure. I am so looking forward to that day. Guess what I will be doing when it arrives. Making bracelets with the coil buddy, that for certain. Xx🦘🦘🌴🌴
It’s me again Luisa
I forgot to mention that your content on training the memory wire was especially helpful. I have never seen that done and it’s such a useful and productive tip. Memory wire bracelets, you are certainly about to get a big facelift. Hehe!! Thanks to Luisa. Xx
Thank you!
Love your technique.
Will look at your Etsy
Awesome! Thank you! 😊
Love it gonna order buddy thank you for making it and these videos🤩🤩🤩💜💜
Thank u for the information and all ur stuff is very creative and beautiful.
Oh thank you so much Susan! You’re so kind! 😊❤️🌺🌸
So clever but so pretty...thanks for the tips xox
Beautiful
Ordered the kit ☺
Oh thank you so much! ❤️ I’ll ship it as soon as I can 😊❤️🌺🌸
I found the weight of the beads also influence how much the bracelet stretches or opens up.
Good morning, Luisa. Just ordered and cannot wait to receive. I was fighting with a memory wire bracelet last night. 🧐. Can you please let me know what product to order/use if my rubber stoppers become loose? Love your videos and calm spirit.
Thank you Luisa...you are so amazing. I also find that memory wire is not good on your pliers. I learned the hard way. Whoops. Nicks and dents all over the place. Thanks so much for this awesome video. Also, I would like to get the magic rods that you use. Can you guide me to it and how soon can I get them? Thank you.....as always a sweetheart.
You are so smart
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I really enjoyed watching the video. what size memory wire was used?
Just saw this!
Love your tools and techniques. One of the concerns I have long had is how do you keep the bottom or back of the bracelet on the underside of your arm during wear? I 'spike' the back of mine with heavier beads. I can see plenty of room for improvement in mine, do you have any suggestions?
Well, that's a good tip, with the "training" bends.
Just received my Coil Buddy...that was fast! Thank you. I have a question...will this work if I just want 3 coils? Great video. Very helpful.
Yes Lori. It will work well. The fewer the coils the better everything will line up. By the way I just sent you an Etsy message. Please check. 😊🌺🌸
I'm so anxious to receive my Coil Buddy. Thanks for the fast shipping! It's good to know I can retrain memory wire because the only one I've ever made is stretched and doesn't fit right anymore. A question about the rubber stoppers. Are they essentially the same thing as the rubber bumpers for earring posts size wise?
Thank you so much! Yes! Retraining memory wire is part of the process due to all the variables! 😊❤️🌺🌸
The coil buddy is amazing. Where can I buy it in south africa?
What a handy helper tool this is. Ingenious! Go you! As a confirmed tool junkie, I know I'm going to have to have one of these. But still, as I talked about before, will it work for larger-sized wrists that make the coils stretch? I'm rather thinking that it may mess with the exact alignment of the beads, but I think the design would still be symmetrical, nonetheless. Memory wire doesn't stretch on me, but a few of my customers have larger wrists. I'm going to have to test this out on something. Because I believe it will still work. In other words, your main middle coil would still be centered, but the two on either side would each be a little further away from the center. But those two coils would still be symmetrical to one another, just a bit farther out from center. I wonder if just making each of your "rows" a bit longer would do the trick. I don't know if I'm even making sense. I'm confusing myself now (but it's a state of mind I'm well used to, so no worries). I'll test this out on something of a larger diameter and let you know what I find. Whatever, I'm very impressed with this tool, it's a great idea and a clever design. (And your bracelets are all lovely, too!) Also, I never knew one could train memory wire. Great tip!
Thank you Kim! I love your feedback because it’s always related to science, physics, and the functionality of a jewelry piece. You have a brilliant mind and I really value that. Yes, I think if you’re manipulating a 60mm diameter coil so that it fits slightly larger, it should work. Or you could use a 65mm coil and train it down to a smaller size. The only issue I see is that the anchoring beads above and below the center focal may not line up. Let me know how it goes so we can all learn. Thank you again my friend 😊❤️🌺🌸
I just love your videos, you are so soft spoken. I can not wait to order my coil buddy. I will have to by me some beads and wire and the cutter. I am so excited. You made my day
Aww...you're so sweet! Send me a quick email so I can help you with something. luisa@mistymoondesigns.com
I want to buy that as soon as I can my daughter has to help me with it so keep one for me
Luisa I would like your coil buddy, where I can buy it, like the one you are using for your bracelet. I love it!!
Etsy
I have never seen different gauges of memory wire, it's just been the same every where from beadalon memory wire. All I have seen is large or small, ring or necklace as well as wrist and round or oval for bracelet. I get small round for my little girl jewelry line I have started.
I just received my coil buddy. What size memory wire is it for?
so beautiful your memory wire bracelet is shipping buddy coil is expensive or if you purchase includes shipping costs
Yes, the price includes shipping, the Coil Buddy guide, a set of 5 Magic Rods, some complementary memory wire, and a candy treat. Everything is shipped in a crush proof box which can be used for storing the kit later on. Plus it comes with step by step instructions. So you’re getting all of the above plus my method 🙂
Do your rods allow a 15/0???
I'm loving your pattern.
I want it.
Hi Carol. Yes, the rods do accommodate 15/0s, however, your memory wire will need to be very thin and if you’re trying to load other bigger beads, you may have problems lining up patterns across multiple coils due to the weight of the bigger beads. I have never tried using 15/0s on memory wire but might try it! 🙂🌺🌼🌸
Could you supply me with the link of the product number to the storage containers on your table.
How can I order the coil buddy
For 2021 how much $ U.S. should I charge for each bracelet?
What Size Of Wire Is For Thick Wire? Just Asking That's All?
Individuals with "thick" wrists will bring the bead design out of balance. What to do?
How do I order a coil buddy
I would love to purchase the coil buddy but I don’t do Etsy at all. Is there another way to purchase it?
Hi. Please email me. So we can discuss 😊❤️🌺🌸
Do you still sell the coil buddy for memory wire?
I love this concept and your design, my major problem is my huge bone structure, how do you make the memory wire larger. My wrist is almost 8 inches, if your wondering yes I’m fat. lol but I have had this large bone since I was a small child back when I was skinny(fat because my meds the dr was giving me messed with my thyroid) but back as a child I couldn’t wear the popular Gogo boots (just gave my age away lol) because my legs where alway to big. I also can’t handle tight things on my or my wrist. Do they even make memory wire larger then 8 inches other then for the necklace. 😢
Karen, yes, you can buy 65mm memory wire which has an 8 inch diameter. The Coil Buddy currently only has markings for 60mm but I’m creating another with other smaller and larger circumference lengths. You may just want to use Magic Rods for now. Here’s an Amazon link fir the 65mm coil Pandahall 1Unit Steel Memory Wire Beading Wire Cuff Bangle Bracelet DIY Jewelry Making Platinum Color 65mm 100circles/unit www.amazon.com/dp/B077F5ZQP3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_OtJzFbD8DW7FE. 😊❤️🌺🌸
By the way...don’t be sad! 😊 you can train your wire so it fits ❤️😊🌺🌸
Misty Moon Designs ty glad to know I can go both ways, tfs hugs 💜
Question? When you cut your 6th loop, do you cut even with the beginning of the opening of the loops? I hope I explained that correctly.
Hi Mary. No I don’t because my bracelets usually only have no more than 5 rings. That means I have 1 extra ring to play around with or if I mess up the loop at the start or I need to redo 🙂
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Where did you get your board and stick
I sell it in my Etsy store. I’m the inventor of Coil Buddy and Rods. Link is in the description 😊
Hello beautiful! I thank you for all your beautiful creations. I am very ready for your magic rods! please give me prices and whereabouts of your magic. please instruct me so I can magic for my sisters as we have many occasions coming up fast. Please keep putting your pretties out in the world for us to ooo and ahhh over! be safe, take care of yourself and family and don't forget that you are smarter than memory wire!!! LOL LOL LOL Barbie Jo
My wire memory bracelet always seem too slack and fall off my wrist. Any advice please?
Maybe you need a smaller diameter memory wire eg 55mm instead of say 60mm
@@victoriousvalentine9779 Yeah, I have bought smaller wire....but of course, it looks too small lol. Happy New Year.
You should ask Wendy to help you with sales on your bead buddy and offer to give her a percentage of sales to everyone who buys thru her channel by giving a coupon code of say WENDY!10..... Just giving you an idea to get the ball rolling a bit. I bet she would help you. It sounds like your sales are doing great already but her channel gets a lot of publicity too. I plan to get one very soon when I locate your channel on Etsy.
Can an order be shipped to a USPS APO address?
Hi Shirley. Yes, I believe Etsy does allow shipping to APO addresses. 🙂🌺🌸🌼
@@MistyMoonDesigns Thx... I'll try again. I was not provided the option when I attemped to place my order.
@@shirleyfrancois184 Thank you for trying Shirley. I read somewhere that you have to make sure that the address and name are all in caps. I’m not sure how true that is.
Sorry Luisa, I said bead buddy instead of Coil Buddy. My apologies. Xx
No worries mate 😊❤️🌺🌸
someone on your etsy said they did 7 row bracelet and I was wondering how she would do this since you only provide 5 rods? I wanted to make an even larger very dramatic one. Please advise. LOVE your teaching and wire kit and your demeanor is a class act imo. Thank you I am looking to use up my stash I have lots of seed beads so that is why I wanted to make many rows of beads. Are the rods suitable for small seed beads?
Hi Barbara. Thank you for your interest. I sell rods separately in both the 9” and 12” size. I sell the regular packs of 5 or deluxe sets which have 10 rods. Yes! They’re perfect for seed beads. Loading seed beads is a very daunting task without the rods. The rods make the job quick and easy because you can pick up the seed beads and then load them directly onto memory wire in multiples . 🙂🌺🌸🌼
@@MistyMoonDesigns thanx i will go to your shop again it was not clear with the link I had I had to try to count from the picture no mention in the text I couldn't find anyway
@@ooohlaa13 I’ll check out the links. Perhaps the video was published before I decided to sell the rods separately. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂🌺🌼🌸
@@MistyMoonDesigns ok I will check etsy again ... in the meantime I remembered I had some wire sticks from a floral business I had 30 years ago!!! in a plastic tub, cannot believe they are not rusted, and will experiment with that for starters. You are great, thanx for the speedy attention to my comment.
@@ooohlaa13 yes, try that! Although I don’t think they’ll fit through small beads. But you can certainly try. 🙂
And when different companies list length of the piece you are buying it’s maddening
I want to buy that myself my daughter will help me with this I like it I want to buy it
No one ever holds a bead in their hand like that, you put your beads on a beads on a mat and pick them up with your wire, unless you want to take longer than is necessary.
I have been in the jewelry making world for 20 years and let me give you a bit of advice, lay your beads on a beading mat and pick them up with your wire. It will go so much faster and you won’t stick yourself with the wire.
If you’re so experienced, what are you doing on my channel? Please don’t dictate how I make my jewelry. I’ve made hundreds of tutorials and I have just as much experience, if not more, as you. If I pick up the beads with my fingers it’s because I don’t want to fumble around looking for the hole while the bead is on the mat! 🙄