Rings & Things Jewelry Blog

Designer TipsUsing alcohol wipes, clean all the settings and set aside to dry.Using one flatback stone, glue into one setting and set aside for 24 hours to dry. Repeat 5 more times.Using one jump ring, attach to one setting. Repeat 5 more times and set aside. For best way to open and close loops, see Jump Ring Hint in Jewelry Basics 101 (PDF).Using memory wire, make a double loop at one end. Memory wire is very tough -- we recommend using heavy-duty cutters and memory wire pliers, to avoid damag …

Created by: Polly Nobbs-LaRue Designer Tips Memory wire is steel, and unkind to most jewelry tools.Use heavy-duty flush cutters to cut the desired length: Most memory wire bracelets are 3-5 coils. The design pictured is about 3.5 coils. Tip: Flush cutters cut the wire flat, rather than pointed, so you don't have to file the end flat (flush).Use memory-wire bending pliers (or other strong round-nose pliers) to make a loop at one end of the wire. String a bit more than one full coil …