Wire and Bead Bracelets

[KateCrochets]

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Sorry for the picture... it looks a bit better on my computer, but I think it still give you a good idea what they look like "on". There are a few more pictures at my blog (http://katecrochets.blogspot.com/2006/06/wire-o-rama.html)(anchored link).

These bracelets were made with glass beads, 28- and 34 gauge wire, and an F and 5 hooks. Two use toggle closures, one uses a lobster clasp. I started them with a "spine" with larger beads and heavier wire, then used the smaller hook, wire, and beads to make a band. :U

[nittany168]

Wow!! those are beautiful, great job:cheer :clap :cheer That's something that I have to try someday.

[wildthing1058]

those look great

[christinascrochethaven]

Beautiful!:manyheart

[Gardener]

Those are beautiful!

[misssmaggie]

They are very pretty!!! :yes

Maggie:manyheart

[Rena Tyrantina]

They're beautiful! I especially like the pink one. Seeing your work is very inspiring. Makes me want to try it.

Thanks for sharing.

[jaclim]

very pretty bracelets! I hope to try wire crochet too someday!

[yarncat]

Wonderful bracelets!

[Debbi-a1]

Great job. I tried a necklace once and couldn't get the hang of the wire. May have to try again, yours look so good I want some for myself.

[croschet03]

gorgeous. I love all your Bracelets. I'd like to try to crochet with wire and beads. What type of wire is it? Can you use any type of beads?Thanks for sharing.Val

[Appliejuice]

Those are lovely! I may have to try this wire and bead crochet at some point in my future. Looks like it would be fun to make. :)

[jobean]

wow, those are great!

[PrincessOnica]

those are so pretty! I'll have to pick up some materials and give them a try. They would make great gifts! For me and my friends!

Onica

[RachelG]

*squeals* Gorgeous! Of course I like the pink one best. :yes :manyheart :yay

[KateCrochets]

Thank you all so much for the compliments! They are very fun to make, especially since they provide "instant gratification". I do so many afghans that something you can make, start to finish, in one sitting is both new and appreciated!What type of wire is it? Can you use any type of beads?Thanks for sharing.I just used the silver colored wire in the beading section, 28 gauge on the spine, and 34 gauge for the rest of it. I imagine you could use any type of beads, but I like the glass beads a lot. I recommend ones that are oblong for the spine, and square/round for the body, but that's just personal preference :U

Oh, I wouldn't use beads that are too big, just because they pull at the wire more (especially the 35 gauge). That's the one drawback to the pink one... the beads are a bit bigger and I have to be careful to not have them get snagged on things.

Thank you all again for your kind words :manyheart