cuff bracelets from bound memory wire

cuff bracelets from bound memory wire

I’ve been in a spring cleaning and de-stashing mode lately. Among my stash of crafting supplies were beads from various sources. I thought it was time they were turned into useful jewelry. Some beads were originally vintage necklaces from my grandmother and my mother. The necklaces broke years ago, but I saved the beads. They now have a useful second life as bracelets and earrings.

Grandma's broken necklace now a bracelet

Grandma’s broken necklace now a bracelet

 

Other beads had no sentimental origin so they became memory wire bracelets to be given to any little girls who visit. I particularly enjoyed developing some new techniques such as using spacer bars and double holed beads to make cuff-type bracelets from memory wire. They are so comfortable and fun to wear.

de-stash bead projects

de-stash bead projects

earrings too

earrings too