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Lisa Niven Kelly named her 12 strand wire braided bracelet the Mermaid bracelet because it is based on the fishbone hair braiding style. Her tutorial makes one major modification since this is wire and not hair! There is a core foundation - a length of ...

12 Strand Wire Braided Bracelet Tutorial  More Recent Articles 12 Strand Wire Braided Bracelet Tutorial Lisa Niven Kelly named her 12 strand wire braided bracelet the Mermaid bracelet because it is based on the fishbone hair braiding style. Her tutorial makes one major modification since this is wire and not hair!  There is a core foundation - a length of 14 G wire over which the thinner wires are braided. The ends of this foundation wire is formed into loops for clasp connection and fastening. The tutorial is not suitable for beginners.  It will require not just some experience with wire but practice and the willingness to make small adjustments.  Lisa covers how to finish the bracelet and how to make the clasp. The wooden tool she uses is called a ring clamp.   You do not have to make a bracelet.  Towards the end, Lisa showed a wonderful inspiration where she incorporated the braids into her necklace design. Yes, you can add beads to this design - just add a bead to the relevant wire before you braid it.  You will need to use more wire if so. Before You Go : Wire Braided Bracelet and Earrings Tutorial Let's Make Braided Jewelry Tutorials Two Easy Wire Wrapped Bangle Tutorials to Try ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Claspless Wire Woven Cuff Tutorial Colorful Herringbone Necklace Tutorial Bead and Leather Kumihimo Bracelet Tutorial   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Make Wire Leaf Sculptures for Jewelry Display Smaneck - the Hands Free Smartphone Necklace! Colorful Herringbone Necklace Tutorial Claspless Wire Woven Cuff Tutorial Hand Painted Polymer Clay Jewelry by BlockPartyPress Winner of the Jewelry Made with Wire and Fiber Book Giveaway Book Review and Giveaway : New Stamped Metal Jewelry     Contact Me •Past Issues •Join This List •Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.