Memory wire is a fitting craft supply to use in honor of Mother's Day.
Like Mom, it always snaps right back in place, no matter how much you stretch or bend it. No slack, no leeway. However, that doesn't mean it isn't fun to work with. Ultimately you'll discover that once you learn to work with it, memory wire produces impressive, lasting effects. Much like Mom, too!
Charm your mum this Mother's Day by way of these handmade bracelets. The packaged wire comes in various sizes for necklaces and bracelets. It's a breeze to work with, and one package will yield approximately a dozen bracelets, no clasps required.
You can find supplies in the beading aisle of craft stores. Read packages closely to make sure you purchase memory wire, not a roll of regular wire.
For an extra, personalized touch, find a locket and insert "then and now" photos of yourself and attach it as a dangle to the end of the bracelet.

Mother's Day Memory Wire Bracelets
Supplies:
1 package of bracelet memory wire
Wire nippers
Emery board
Needle-nose pliers
Crimp beads
Assorted beads
Small jump rings
Head pins
Directions: The memory wire will come in rings (think of a Slinky). Cut one of the rings just at the point where it begins to overlap. Use the emery board to file each end, as the wire is sharp. Using the needle-nose pliers, take one end of the wire and bend a small loop. String on a crimp bead so that the end of the loop is inside the bead. Crimp with needle-nose pliers so it stays in place. String your beads on the wire until you have half an inch left of the wire. Repeat loop procedure.
To add a dangle to the bracelet, attach a charm with the jump ring, or use a head pin to add beads. Connect to the loops at each end of the bracelet.

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