Making a Wire Bangle Bracelet Tutorial - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

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Published 2024-01-29
Interested in learning simple wire jewelry-making techniques? This video, by Allie from Potomacbeads shows how simple and easy creating a bangle bracelet can be using 16 gauge wire and a couple of beads. Make your own bangle bracelet in under five minutes.

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What You Will Learn:
• Basic wire jewelry-making techniques: The tutorial demonstrates simple methods to create a wire bangle bracelet.
• Using 16 gauge wire and beads: You'll learn to use 16 gauge wire and how to incorporate beads into the design.
• Making a bangle bracelet in minutes: The tutorial shows a quick and efficient way to make a stylish bangle.
• Utilizing different tools: The use of round nose pliers, wire cutters, and needle nose pliers is explained.
• Design choices: The video offers ideas on bead selection and placement for personalizing the bracelet.

The designer's suggested colors & materials:
• Athenacast Jeweler's Wire 16 Gauge Round - Non-Tarnish Silver, ~ 12 Inches
• Gemstones - Magnesite 'Turquoise' Round Beads 8mm Blue, ~ 14 Beads
• Athenacast Metal Beads Square Cube Large Hole | 4mm | Real Silver Plated, ~15 Beads
• Beading Tool Kit | 5 Piece Pliers Scoop & Awl, 1 Piece

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

00:00 - Intro: Introduction to the video and materials needed.
00:26 - Step 1: Starting the bangle using 18 or 16 gauge wire, making a loop, and adding beads.
04:00 - Bead Loading: Continuation of bead loading and tips on handling different bead types.
07:00 - Completing the Bangle: Finishing the bangle with a clasp and charm, shaping, and final adjustments.

All Comments (21)
  • @robinh.8513
    This is so pretty and very simple to make. It's great for those of us who are either new to beading or have hand or sight issues. Your tutorials are clear, straight to the point. Really appreciate that you don't go on and on like some do. Thank you for the tutorial!
  • @KittenBowl1
    Love your show! What a cute and fast to make bracelet! I’ve been taking a break from beading. Now that summer is here I’m starting to make a few with some pretty gem stone beads! Thank you so much for sharing!
  • @tishsmiddy71
    The Teacher appreciation gift you made made me hooked on your videos ❤
  • I’ll love Ali . I’m new here and I find her very smart and I love how she explains stuff
  • @suedaum
    Oh wow! I need to do this. Thank you!!
  • @amandawebb546
    I love this and especially the clasp! It's so easy. I'm a beginner and this was probably the best tutorial I have seen!
  • @meetabose6340
    ❤ABSOLUTELY FOUND BEADING WITH WIRING QUICK SIMPLE N EASY❤ I LOVED UR TIP ON WEARING THESE WIRE MADE JEWELLRY MORE OFTEN AS IT HEATS N COOLS WITH BODY TEMPRETURE N TAKES OFF THE STIFFNESS FROM THE WIRE❤ THIS TURQOUISE BRACELET WAS PRETTY QUICK N EASY TO MAKE❤THANKS FOR SHARING❤
  • @planetmarie
    Thanks for sharing. This is definitely do-able for someone like me (a beginner). Very nice looking and endless possibilities for color and bead combinations. The clasp really takes it up a notch too.
  • @a0jvshugbj6777
    I like it, your teaching style is simple and góod. I try it .