How to Make Memory Wire Bracelets DIY Easy Beading Tutorial

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  • @conniekoster6668
    @conniekoster6668 2 роки тому +6

    Absolutely LOVE this!!!. I'm a beginner but I want my products to look like a Pro made each one. 🥰 I was search for some bracelet ideas that were easily made, would fit most wrist sizes, and be unusual and made specifically for each girls personal style. These are thank you gifts for the young ladies at my Physical Therapist office. I know they're gonna love these! THANK YOU!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  2 роки тому

      What a thoughtful and sweet gift! I'm so glad to hear this video was helpful for you. I hope you enjoy creating them and everyone loves them 💜

  • @Lulu420Magoo
    @Lulu420Magoo 2 роки тому +1

    Ookay so I'm pretty sure I just found my life calling... I actually had goosebumps watching this and I'm ready to start making bracelets already!

  • @dianec1134
    @dianec1134 3 роки тому +13

    I love how you plan out the design - great pointers, thank you! And the bracelet is gorgeous!

  • @hummerklein2567
    @hummerklein2567 4 роки тому +3

    Excellent video I’m going to share this with my granddaughter and all the wires tools board and gift card and tell her it’s a treasure hunt to follow directions and let you know how it turns out you are so good
    God bless you sweet girl . I’m a 72year old Great grandmother year old widow of 40 years to a jeweler, silver smith ,carpenter ,Musician , Man of God .
    And he would say,
    “do it girl ,do what ch LOVE. “
    Thanks for sharing this with me

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  4 роки тому +1

      Awww, thank you so much for your comment! 💜💜💜

    • @amandajones6481
      @amandajones6481 3 роки тому

      Dear Hummer Klein, I'm making a memory wire bracelet right now, using silver - plated wire, blue and lavender - purple beads - a mix of mainly Czech/Indian glass beads, Tibetan silver spacer beads, and a scattering of crystal and pearl beads in blue and lavender - purple. Because I dont have a bead board yet, I use a big piece of white felt to lay out my design. Also, I have a roll of Opelin strechy nylon line which is great for threading your beads onto once you have decided on your design for each 8 inches of your memory wire bracelet. You just cut about 10 inches or so of your nylon (or fishing line works just as well) and tie a couple of knots in it, and then thread on the 8 inches of beads you've decided on, and then make a couple of knots on the other end, or tie the two ends together. This way you have your beads ready for when you want to make a bracelet even if you dont have a bead board, or if you've run out of memory wire. 🙂👋❤❤❤🇦🇺

  • @auntieyaya8381
    @auntieyaya8381 2 роки тому +2

    I have jarsnof bead soup and thought these would be a great way to bust my stash. This has been the easiest vidoe to explain how to make these lovely bracelets. Thank you

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  2 роки тому

      I'm so glad it was helpful! 💜 Thank you for watching!

  • @honey562012
    @honey562012 3 роки тому +1

    I like that you pointed out that it takes approximately 8 inches to do a loop, and that bracelet did turn out very nice. Thanks for sharing

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  3 роки тому

      I am so glad to hear it! Thank you for your comment!

  • @cherylwhitney9900
    @cherylwhitney9900 5 років тому +5

    Love your bracelet! Blue is such a calming color. Thanks for sharing. You are such a talented lady.

  • @violetelin1901
    @violetelin1901 5 років тому +5

    I love the color, mixes and shading in the blue one. Beautiful combinations!

  • @ingridexel5525
    @ingridexel5525 3 роки тому +2

    Yes indeed, as many others already mentioned, you are a very talented lady! Thank you for your excellent tutorials. 💖

  • @TRMURRAYNY
    @TRMURRAYNY 3 роки тому +1

    Love this video. It popped up and I thought.....let me see what Gina was doing 3 years ago! Just beautiful. I have so many small beads I can use with my memory wire. Like the planning aspect. I never do....it's my own disorganization. It was very helpful to see how you set it up. Gorgeous bracelet.

  • @marymooney5923
    @marymooney5923 3 роки тому +2

    So glad I found you today. I have a ton of beads, bought memory wire last week to start making bracelets but didn't know where to start. Now I do thanks to you. Awesome video.

  • @sueellens
    @sueellens 6 років тому +2

    I love this Gina...and it’s perfect timing. A coworker asked me to make bracelets for her Breast Cancer walk team (walking for her sister in law) and with some extra beads I made a memory wire bracelet for myself. I bought the wire years....many years...ago and the diameter is tiny. I just ordered what you have as it is about 1/2” larger. I’m very excited! I made stretch bracelets for the team due to the high number needed but will make some wraps for others. That’s my donation!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому +1

      Oh, that's perfect!! This will be a great application for that cause. Thanks for sharing!

  • @kathyryan4153
    @kathyryan4153 6 років тому +3

    I love working with memory wire and thanks to you showing us the 8 inch method, going to try a 6 strand bracelet...TFS.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      You're very welcome, Kathy! Glad I could help! :)

  • @nirateller5603
    @nirateller5603 3 роки тому +1

    The bracelets you,'ve made are super pretty. I love the way you put the beads together. Thank you for sharing.

  • @ChellejonPaperBeadRollers
    @ChellejonPaperBeadRollers 6 років тому +8

    I love memory wire bracelets. Love how you made each turn look like a different bangle! I glue a seed bead into the end loop to give it a little extra security.

  • @luckysuzful
    @luckysuzful 6 років тому +8

    Super cute project! Love the charm addition at the end. And thanks for the links to the projects.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому +1

      You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

  • @tiffanynichols7374
    @tiffanynichols7374 5 років тому +16

    I saw this, examined my stash, realized I had memory wire, and I made a gorgeous black and silver memory wire bracelet!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +3

      Hi Tiffany! That's so awesome, and I appreciate you sharing that with me. Thanks so much for watching!

  • @joanbohannon3343
    @joanbohannon3343 2 роки тому +1

    Really like how it looks. All the planning was worth it! I've only done a few and I used a few bead links instead of a beautiful charm. Memory wire bracelets are a good way to use up some "bead soup"!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  2 роки тому

      You are so right, Joan!
      I'm glad you like it. 😁
      Thank you for being here 💜

  • @reneebarger5194
    @reneebarger5194 6 років тому +4

    Fantastic! You just inspired me to make holiday bracelets for my sisters and nieces. Great way to use a lot of my orphan beads and charms.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      That's a wonderful idea! These would make great gifts. Happy beading!!

  • @kimleon-guerrero9980
    @kimleon-guerrero9980 6 років тому +1

    A bracelet fit for a mermaid ! I love it.🧜🏻‍♀️ 💞💫

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Such a great way to describe it!! Thanks for watching, Kim!

  • @beckyharris6415
    @beckyharris6415 5 років тому +2

    I love your presentation. Clearly explained all the little details. Thank you.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      Thanks so much, Becky! I really appreciate it!

  • @barbbarbie826
    @barbbarbie826 5 років тому +5

    Great tutorial. Love the blues and various beads. Now I must find my stash and get back to making some bracelets! Thank you too for all the little tips.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching!

    • @aidamelendez7775
      @aidamelendez7775 5 років тому

      @@ORCHIDandOPAL
      Hi just found your video and want to learn how to do all this but first I need to know all the tools and there names, but one thing I noticed is that you keep saying I don't have this or that. You also mentioned some names of I don't know because you didn't have it,. So how can you teach a person with out the materials. I'm new at this I'm 62 years old. I want to subscribe but I dont know what you where talking about, sweetie when you get all your materials then I'll try it again. I was excited at first but then. God bless you always. You did a good job, for those that know what everything is called. Sorry I was raised that if your going to start something or show something have everything you need. That way, we ( thoses that are learning came keep up all together.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +2

      @@aidamelendez7775 Hi there. If you have followed me from my humble beginnings last year here on UA-cam, where I make videos from my very limited free time for all here to enjoy and benefit from, you would understand that I have said multiple times "I am not an expert." I started from nothing, and am self-taught. I didn't, and still don't know anyone in my personal life who beads. I purchased my materials, and learned on my own before youtube was even a thing. You have your belief system about needing to have everything before you should do something, and I have mine; which is, you can and should make due with what you have. If you don't feel like you can subscribe, that's up to you!

  • @LadyB_20
    @LadyB_20 4 роки тому +7

    This video is a year ago but still has such good tips. Love the color combo and this is a good way of using up beads and making multiple designs in one piece. Bought some memory wire for the most recent memory wire earrings.

  • @jennifercarter2433
    @jennifercarter2433 5 років тому +1

    Pretty! Also, needs some sea horse charms; if you don't mind my saying so. Needed, to go back and watch this today! This, was very informative, for Memory Wire! These, are another jewelry piece, that women seem to love to wear!😃

  • @thepersnicketycalico9382
    @thepersnicketycalico9382 5 років тому +4

    thank you for the tip of the 8 inches per 'round' ... i find too many times i am 'measure-challenged' and this will definitely help.
    Love the colors in this bracelet! The star fish was an excellent touch!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      I am so glad I could help with that little tip! I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial. :) Thanks so much for watching! 💜

  • @marieroecker747
    @marieroecker747 5 років тому +3

    watching this really helps to challenge me with my bead work. thank you!!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      Hi Marie! I am so glad that my videos are helpful to you. Thank you so much for watching! 💜

  • @milliefusion7340
    @milliefusion7340 5 років тому +1

    I just ordered some memory wire because I saw your bracelets and just fell in love with them. Great job in your tutorial!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      Thanks so much!! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed it!

  • @LJHines1991
    @LJHines1991 5 років тому +2

    As much as I watch beading videos how am I just now coming across your videos ? You dope keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      I am so glad you found me!! Thanks for watching!

  • @debraearle5551
    @debraearle5551 5 років тому +3

    Another awesome tutorial...so pretty and some very helpful tips! Love the nail polish Gina...you have such pretty hands 💎

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much, Debra! You are so sweet!! I really appreciate you watching. :)

  • @nadineglomboski1852
    @nadineglomboski1852 2 роки тому

    Just gorgeous Gina. I’ll make this for summer.

  • @judyeldridge5786
    @judyeldridge5786 4 роки тому +1

    I like the blue beads and sea theme. My favorite color

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  4 роки тому

      Thanks so much for watching, Judy! Glad you like them!

  • @OneHope4Heaven
    @OneHope4Heaven 2 роки тому

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors & layout of the beads!

  • @SepiaRose409
    @SepiaRose409 5 років тому +3

    Thanks for the 8 inch tip. I'm sure, by now, you know there is a plier for the memory wire. I loved your bracelets.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      LOL - Yes, thank you Judith! There is a tool for everything! :)

  • @ferozarasool8850
    @ferozarasool8850 3 роки тому +2

    Love your way you teach

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much, Feroza! I am glad to have you here! 💜💜💜

  • @GENXKari
    @GENXKari 6 років тому +1

    I love making memory wire bracelets, there are endless possibilities for design. Congrats on 2000 subscribers!! Thank you for sharing😀😀

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thank you!! So exciting to hit that milestone! I appreciate you watching!

  • @barbararivera2380
    @barbararivera2380 2 роки тому

    Fabulous. Thank you. Love your choice of beads

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  2 роки тому

      Thank you very much, Barbara! 💜😁

  • @nadineglomboski1852
    @nadineglomboski1852 4 роки тому +1

    Love your technique and how you go from small to med to large.

  • @yolandasoto5815
    @yolandasoto5815 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your inspiration the bracelet is just amazing

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  3 роки тому

      You're so welcome, Yolanda! Thank you for watching! 💜💜💜

  • @carmenaviles779
    @carmenaviles779 5 років тому +1

    They are fabulous bracelets love them.

  • @cherylwhitney9900
    @cherylwhitney9900 5 років тому +1

    Such a pretty bracelet! Thanks for the tips. Have a great day!

  • @deliafurrer132
    @deliafurrer132 6 років тому +1

    The blue combination is really pretty.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thank you! I think it will go especially well with denim. I appreciate you watching!

  • @katrinaranderson949
    @katrinaranderson949 3 роки тому

    Love, love, love that bracelet.

  • @MyTreasureHunt
    @MyTreasureHunt 6 років тому +4

    Lovely blues. Great touch with the starfish charm. I have not used the memory wire yet. But you make it look easy I just might have to try it.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Hi Marcia, memory wire is a great project for less experienced beaders. I think you'd probably like them! They work up pretty fast once the planning part is done. Thanks for watching!

    • @MyTreasureHunt
      @MyTreasureHunt 5 років тому

      I have been so busy with other things that I have neglected my jewelry making. Hope to get back to that in the new year. I am accumulating a lot of beads from these jewelry bags and jars that are just begging to be used. Lol!

  • @suziebliss3233
    @suziebliss3233 5 років тому +1

    Tfs The colors are so pretty! I’m new to your channel and new to beading! I have made a few chunky charms. I made them for all of my closest friends and family. They loved them. I was told in 2017 that I had stage 4 cancer and I couldn’t work anymore so I need something to do because I was going nuts. Lol I love doing things with beads. I enjoy to gave things that I make to my family and friends .🌸🌺🌸🌺

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      Hi Suzie, I am really sorry to hear about the diagnosis, but what a wonderful thing you are doing - enjoying beautiful things, keeping busy, and making others happy at the same time. I am so glad you found my channel, and I am so happy you are here! 💜💜💜

  • @botticelli728
    @botticelli728 6 років тому +3

    Hi, I've made a couple memory bracelets and haven't been terribly successful with the design; this video gives me the info I need! Thanks!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Oh that's perfect, Aldene! I'm so glad it could be useful to you. Thanks for watching! 💜

  • @jenniferbaker3707
    @jenniferbaker3707 Рік тому

    Hi. Wow! I loved it. Beach bracelet! I will try that. Thank you !!!!!!

  • @margaretgobrick428
    @margaretgobrick428 5 років тому +2

    I've never used memory wire but I might try it now.

  • @braveheart977
    @braveheart977 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome! Great teacher. And such a pretty bracelet.🧜‍♀️

  • @thedoveflykm5679
    @thedoveflykm5679 3 роки тому +1

    I love the memory bracelet that was great I learned a lot.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  3 роки тому

      I am so glad this was helpful, Karen! Thank you for watching! 💜💜💜

  • @shunaclemons2573
    @shunaclemons2573 2 роки тому

    Simply beautiful

  • @TalkToMeInTagalog
    @TalkToMeInTagalog 5 років тому +1

    I ❤ it!!! Thanks 🇵🇭

  • @crystalgarcia1845
    @crystalgarcia1845 6 років тому +1

    Thank you. Your a wonderful artist.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thanks so much, Crystal! I appreciate you watching!

  • @zandrarose2258
    @zandrarose2258 3 роки тому

    Those will make perfect presents for the teenage girls in my family.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  3 роки тому

      I am so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for watching! 💜💜💜

  • @nikkiwilson7362
    @nikkiwilson7362 6 років тому +1

    Hey Gina I enjoyed that, love the blue. I love working with memory wire I made earrings, bracelets, necklaces, tried to make rings I have the ring memory wire need to get some bead ends and try again, fun stuff to work with. There is pliers called memory "looping pliers" on the market too

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Oh wow! I haven't heard of memory wire looping pliers. They have a tool for everything now! Thank you for watching!

    • @patriciamorgan6545
      @patriciamorgan6545 6 років тому

      @@ORCHIDandOPAL I think they have straight, rather than tapered, ends (similar to bail making pliers), and are made more robustly than standard round nosed pliers. They might also be hardened, like the memory wire cutters.

  • @patriciamorgan6545
    @patriciamorgan6545 6 років тому +2

    Love the stars and clams---nice touch!! (Hmmmm, I have some of those clam beads somewhere...)
    And, WOW!, congrats on the 2K sub milestone!
    Since I don't have proper memory wire shears, I use an old, cheap, beat up pair of cutters...then have to file down the rough edges. The hardened, tempered steel of memory wire will absolutely ruin regular cutters (that's how my cutters got beat up in the first place). You really do need special cutters made of hardened steel (harder than the memory wire) to work with the stuff effectively.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thanks, Pat! I have been waiting for an opportunity to use the clam beads, and they jumped out at me for this project. :) My wire cutters that I have been using for memory wire are pretty beat up as well; proper cutters are definitely on my list of things to get in the future. Thanks for watching!

    • @patriciamorgan6545
      @patriciamorgan6545 6 років тому

      @@ORCHIDandOPAL I finally got a great flush cutter and a Xuron needle nose plier this year. What a difference!!! I guard that flush cutter pretty much with my life! 😉😄

  • @murphy1384
    @murphy1384 6 років тому +4

    Congrats on 2K.....love that blue bracelet.....need to make one, I have the supplies.
    Tyfs...I think I was intimidated but you showed me how to lay it out
    Mary

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Aww, thanks so much Mary! So cool to see how my little channel has been growing. Very exciting!! Please don't be intimidated, just start playing. :) Thanks for watching!!

  • @kellybryson7754
    @kellybryson7754 5 років тому

    Cute idea of the multiple strands.

  • @nataliejonesjr.9258
    @nataliejonesjr.9258 2 роки тому

    Beautiful. And to the point.

  • @annmenzie9911
    @annmenzie9911 6 років тому +1

    thank you I just got all the products and am making these today

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Oh, fantastic!! I am so excited for you to make your own, Ann. Hope it goes well! 💜

  • @annietanner5600
    @annietanner5600 6 років тому +1

    Beautiful ... love the Blues

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thank you, Annie! I am really pleased with how the combo turned out. Have a great day!

  • @noellemerry7136
    @noellemerry7136 2 роки тому

    very pretty bracelet!

  • @hope46sf
    @hope46sf 2 роки тому

    Beautiful!!!

  • @karenpotocki9029
    @karenpotocki9029 4 роки тому +2

    beautiful! thank u!

  • @amandascott-burton9285
    @amandascott-burton9285 6 років тому +1

    Such a wonderfully clear tutorial...with the result of a gorgeous bangle, those colours are great. I really love the shell beads, so cool. Take care, Amanda xox

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thanks so much, Amanda! I am really glad you enjoyed!

  • @nicolecrystal6765
    @nicolecrystal6765 4 роки тому +1

    Excellent many tanks !!!!!!!!!!

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  4 роки тому

      My pleasure! Thanks for watching, Nicole! 💜💜💜

  • @susanstancliff2937
    @susanstancliff2937 2 роки тому

    Beautiful! Thank you so much!

  • @lynnperez1363
    @lynnperez1363 6 років тому +2

    So beautiful. You really have a great eye for color and shape! tfs 💕

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Awww, thanks so much, Lynn! I really appreciate it!

  • @ijustlove2sing
    @ijustlove2sing 2 роки тому

    Great tips! 👍 Thanks 😌

  • @kimmangham8070
    @kimmangham8070 6 років тому +2

    Gorgeous!

  • @brookecomeaux8880
    @brookecomeaux8880 4 роки тому +1

    very pretty

  • @christines6386
    @christines6386 2 роки тому

    Nice bracelets.

  • @cassietessier5594
    @cassietessier5594 4 роки тому +1

    love it! exploring what kind of jewelry I may want to do, question. What are all the little things you have in the middle slot in your bead board? Under the logo.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  4 роки тому

      Hi Cassie! Thank you! The silver pieces? They are 4mm silver plated brass spacer beads, I believe. 💜

  • @ginettebellefeuille9588
    @ginettebellefeuille9588 6 років тому +1

    Gorgeous bracelet like usual 😉

  • @tonimosley923
    @tonimosley923 4 роки тому +2

    Love ur bracelet now i can put me some together.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  4 роки тому +2

      Awesome, Toni! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @aliciatavizon001
    @aliciatavizon001 5 років тому +1

    Your work is amazing....I subscribed and liked your work😊

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      Thank you so much, Norma! I am so happy to have you!

  • @gwynetobias711
    @gwynetobias711 5 років тому +1

    I love your video. It has help me out.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      I'm so glad to hear that, Gwyne! Thanks for watching!

  • @nelliefrancis4041
    @nelliefrancis4041 5 років тому +1

    Great tutorial Video!

  • @katburns2609
    @katburns2609 5 років тому

    Just beautiful thank you

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      My pleasure, Katrina! Thanks so much for watching!

  • @gigistacey724
    @gigistacey724 2 роки тому

    Love this!!!!

  • @lynettevdm
    @lynettevdm 5 років тому +1

    Stunning thank you👌💥💚

  • @robinmartin1821
    @robinmartin1821 5 років тому +1

    Gina I can not tell you how much I have learned from you!!! You are amazingly talented and I watch all of your videos I can at once. As a beginner to this trade I was pretty nervous, but you made it all {well mostly, lol} a lot easier for me.So...I just felt the need to Thank you for all of your time and inspiration. I have made 4 memory wire bracelets and actually LOVE them all they turned out so good.Oh...were those one dark blue beads lava beads? They looked it to me, and what are the size if your smaller beads? I didn't mean to write a book here...Again Thank You soooo much for all you do to help. I greatly appreciate it.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      Hi Robin! I am so happy to hear that I have helped you, and was able to explain things in a way that makes sense. Those darker blue beads do look very similar to lava beads, but were electroplated druzy style beads of some kind. They came in a past Bargain Bead Box - I will try to look up the name. Thanks so much for all of your kind words, and for watching! 💜💜💜

    • @robinmartin1821
      @robinmartin1821 5 років тому

      @@ORCHIDandOPAL I Also now have a subscription to all your boxes, and got a deal for using one of your codes. So Thank You for that too. I ordered a boss's bead bag omg what fun that was...Again Thank you and have a Great Day

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      That's wonderful to hear! I am so glad you are able to enjoy the subscriptions too, and were able to try out the Boss' Bead Bag. So much fun!! 💜

  • @margie41620
    @margie41620 2 роки тому

    You have a great pattern laid out your bracelets are very nice. I have a questions.
    1. Does memory wire come in different gauge sizes or does it come one gauge size.

  • @reginam7370
    @reginam7370 6 років тому +1

    Pretty!

  • @crystalgarcia1845
    @crystalgarcia1845 6 років тому +1

    What is the best way to photograph memory wire bracelets. Love your tutorials.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Hi Crystal, I just learned through trial and error. I would say they photgraph best in natural light, and on the wrist. I am not a photo expert, and I end up taking a bunch of pics to get a couple of good ones. Thanks for watching!

  • @Betsyb444
    @Betsyb444 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Great tutorial.
    When shopping for memory wire, what gauge or thickness should you get?

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  2 роки тому

      Hi there! I believe around 22g is a good standard size 💜💜💜

  • @StitchesbySharonH
    @StitchesbySharonH 6 років тому +2

    Oh wow!! It came out beautifully!! I forgot that I bought a memory wire kit off of Etsy a while ago! I need to find it and make it!!
    How would you do a ring in memory wire? Tfs! 💜

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Thank you!! You would use tiny beads, like seed beads for a ring. I haven't actually tried yet! :)

  • @marymooney5923
    @marymooney5923 3 роки тому +1

    I forgot to ask, could you put a charm on the end in the loop? Or hang charms through between the beads? Or would that be too much to catch on to things?

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  3 роки тому

      You definitely can hang something on the loop. Sometimes I do that too. :)

  • @SOULANDHEARTCO
    @SOULANDHEARTCO 5 років тому +1

    Love it!!

  • @jellybean-ky1ip
    @jellybean-ky1ip 6 років тому +2

    cute cute cute!!!!!

  • @alinehuntly
    @alinehuntly 5 років тому +1

    Thanks! This is a really good tutorial. Can you advise re what gauge wire to buy? I see lots of different ones..

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      Thanks so much! I was using 23g in this one. Hope that helps! 💜

    • @alinehuntly
      @alinehuntly 5 років тому

      @@ORCHIDandOPAL Thanks! So now I'm wondering if 23g will accommodate beads with 1 mm holes?

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      @@alinehuntly It will! :) 1mm is a pretty standard hole size for beads.

    • @alinehuntly
      @alinehuntly 5 років тому

      @@ORCHIDandOPAL Great, thanks :)

  • @tinaprins244
    @tinaprins244 5 років тому +1

    Loved this piece! Where did you find the little clam shell beads? They were so cute.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      Thank you so much, Tina! I found them on Ebay about a year ago! 💜

  • @lorrainemacgilchrist9334
    @lorrainemacgilchrist9334 6 років тому +1

    I have the small end beads so you don’t have make a loop at the end of the bracelet, I only have one complaint with them and it is they are tiny. To place glue in them I put a small blob of glue on a post it and use the end of a sewing needle or toothpick, that way you have real control of how much you put in “you definitely do not want to put in too much glue”, I also use a pair of tweezers to pick them up initially and to place them on the end of the memory wire otherwise you will stick your fingers to them. If you check the size of your memory wire as these come in different sizes and you have make sure they will fit and not be too big. I originally purchased bead smith memory wire and the corresponding size of end caps but once I knew the size I bought them off of eBay because you can get about 50 for about £1.00 whereas the beadsmith brand is like 20for £1.99, always looking for a bargain!! Tfs keep the videos coming, thanks love your tutorials 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕💕

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому

      Terrific tips, Lorraine! Thank you for sharing your insight and knowledge about the end caps; particularly about the glue and the size of the caps/wire. Thanks for watching!

  • @sweetandmagical
    @sweetandmagical 2 роки тому

    Thank you this is exactly what I was looking for and your tutorial is perfect ! 💜 is there anything else memory wire is called ? Can’t find much of it on eBay florist wire is coming up 💜

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  2 роки тому +1

      Hi Angie! Here's a couple links to places you can find some: bit.ly/memorywirepb
      bit.ly/ECBMEMORYWIRE
      I hope this helps!

  • @DOMINICANASOY121107
    @DOMINICANASOY121107 6 років тому +1

    Great tutorial! What gauge memory wire do you use for your bracelets?

  • @bianchiabishop8661
    @bianchiabishop8661 5 років тому +1

    I love love this bracelet.... where did you get the beads

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому +1

      Thanks so much! I got them from the various bead subscriptions in my description section. - Bargain Bead Box, Dollar Bead Box, etc. Thanks for watching!

  • @rosess12
    @rosess12 4 роки тому +1

    I thought about it and when you took off your length for a 6 wrap, so I would count out 8" of beads /wrap so 6 rows of 8" of beads?

  • @kimmcdowell7696
    @kimmcdowell7696 2 роки тому

    Love your UA-cam

  • @timone50
    @timone50 5 років тому +1

    I have a question. If you are using 6 loops of the memory wire you would have to set up 6 rows of beads correct. I think you said you were setting them up for 7 or 8 inches? So you would need to do 14 or 16 inches of each. Is that correct or am I confusing myself?

    • @timone50
      @timone50 5 років тому

      Sorry I bothered you, I watched the video and saw that you had the beads set up on both side. I should pay more attention the first time.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  5 років тому

      No worries at all, Doreen! Did your question get answered? I don't mind if you need some extra clarification. Hope you have a great day!

  • @renaeduran8049
    @renaeduran8049 Рік тому

    Very nice

  • @sueellens
    @sueellens 6 років тому +1

    Hi Gina. Do you have a particular gold-tone bracelet memory wire you use/can recommend? There are so many to choose from and I love the silver-tone one from Amazon. Thank you in advance.

    • @ORCHIDandOPAL
      @ORCHIDandOPAL  6 років тому +2

      Hey there! I would recommend this one on Amazon, but it doesn't come with as many loops as the silver. There are only 30: amzn.to/2QqaDe6. I couldn't find a comparable gold set on Amazon with 100 loops, but I would recommend this one on etsy if you are looking for more for your money: www.etsy.com/listing/541210777/55mm-gold-plated-memory-wire-for?gpla=1&gao=1&EriniJewel_sfc_osa&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrszdBRDWARIsAEEYhreoqHSnLvo1eoHY9DqHV66v329XbYlWEBGPELBAaKnnL1lBlkBTHQ4aAodvEALw_wcB Hope that helps!

    • @sueellens
      @sueellens 6 років тому +1

      Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads awesome...thank you for the info. Hugs.

    • @lifeisgood7740
      @lifeisgood7740 5 років тому

      Orchid and Opal Jewelry & Beads I use that brand and they are perfect.