TUTORIAL:

Woven Beaded Cuff

By Eni

Uploaded on: Jul 31, 2008
Level: Advanced
Description:

This show-stopper cuff can also be called a “zipper cuff” because of the way it is constructed: it is woven in two separate parts which are then united at the end, very much like a zipper which is being is closed. The amount of decorative elements added is totally up to you – make it as ornate as you like!

Price: $6.00
AttachmentSizeHitsLast download
EniWovenCuff.pdf972.5 KB0Not yet downloaded


Material List:
  • 20 inches of stainless steel memory wire (24 gauge) for necklace
  • 40 to 50 beads in various shapes colors and materials measuring between 4 to 6mm wide. Beads must fit on 24 ga wire
  • 40 to 50 beads in various shapes colors and materials measuring between 2 to 4mm
  • various interesting metallic beads - spacers and other tiny elements
  • 26 2mm round metallic beads
  • 12 feet 26ga soft wire
  • 1 inch long multi-strand slide clasp with 5 holes
  • scraps of 26 or 28 ga wire measuring 2 to 3 inches
Tool List:
  • Nylon Jaw pliers
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Flush cutters
  • Sewing pin
  • Memory wire cutter

Number of steps: 45
File size: 972.5 KB
Page count: 18
Listing ID: #559
1 Tip
6 Comments
97 Downloads
3 Questions

4.2
 

Do you like the design of this project?
4.22222
9 votes
In your opinion, is the piece technically well made?
4.22222
9 votes
Are these images good and clear?
4.11111
9 votes
Optional: is the lesson well written and easy to understand?
4.11111
9 votes
Overall, would you recommend this to a friend?
4.2
10 votes
2 out of 10 voters bought this tutorial

Read & Write reviews

  1. Wire keeps breaking in woven cuffby thinkerPosted on - Thu, 07/31/2008 - 14:00
  2. Heavy bead ?by LulaPosted on - Wed, 10/07/2009 - 13:55

Ask a Question about this Tutorial

  1. Use smaller beads for more delicate cuffby EniPosted on - Sat, 08/09/2008 - 10:37

Post a Tip about this Tutorial

can you use something else instead of stainless steel memory wire?

How wide is this bracelet? I've seen the "Gemmy Bracelet" and saw it was about 1" wide, but am curious as to the width of this one.

Thanks,

Beth
maltesergr8 ;)

This particular one shown in the picture is about 1 inch and 3/4.
-Eni
www.jewelrylessons.com

I really think this might be my favorite tutorial. I've made about five of these cuff bracelets trying different themes each time. I made one completely of wooden beads and copper wire, another solely of swarovski crystals, another in onyx and swarovski and more. I find the weaving of the beads to be tranquilizing and even though I've planned each bracelet carefully, still I am always pleasantly surprised by the final magical product. And every time I wear these bracelets, I am stopped and asked about them. Once, a bead shop owner recognized that it was "Eni Oken's Cuff Bracelet" design that I was wearing. Thank you, Eni. Suzanne

Eni, you are such a talented lady. Initially I wasn't sure if I could attempt this bracelet as it said ( am intermediate) advance, but having read all the comments and see the gallery I am going to buy this tut.

I look forward to seeing more of your work, you are the reason I love wire so much, thank you.

Thank you so much! I find that although this it looks like difficult piece, it is in fact, not really. And the beauty of it is that you can use all those leftover beads that you didn't want to get rid of, but don't know what to do. AKA Bead soup.
:-)
Eni



write-and-earn-income.gif

1 of 5
HowdoIgettuts.gif