This is a highly adaptable project in both colour, bead and weave. The simplest weave is a 3 strand (pigtail) weave but if you want a more celtic look a 4 or 5 strand weave is possible - though the more strands you use may require thinner wire. For this pattern I am assuming 3 strands.
1) Measure the wrist the bangle is intended for, or use general wrist measurements for average size. Add 40-50% to the length depending on how complex you want to make your weave. 2) Cut the required lengths of wire and set 1 aside. On the others use round nose pliers to curl the ends round, hiding any sharp edges. 3) Take the unused wire and wrap round the swirled wires to bind them together. Make sure to hide the end. 4) Weave the wires together, adding beads as desired. 5) When you have reached slightly more than the required length use one of the strands to wrap the other strands together and then cut the other wires so when you swirls are not too large. 6) Gently curl the wires to wrap in a circle so the bound pieces overlap. The completed bangle can be made wavy if desired or if the bangle is a little too long.This is a highly adaptable project in both colour, bead and weave. The simplest weave is a 3 strand (pigtail) weave but if you want a more celtic look a 4 or 5 strand weave is possible - though the more strands you use may require thinner wire. For this pattern I am assuming 3 strands.
1) Measure the wrist the bangle is intended for, or use general wrist measurements for average size. ... Read full instructions »Difficulty:
Actually I saw a friend wearing a bangle and I had and thought I could do something similar. The pictured bangles were a matched pair made for my friends Hannah and Sarah at their handfasting.
What are you most proud of?
I always get comments when I wear my bangle so I must have done something right.
What advice would you give someone starting this project?
It is better to have too much wire - you can cut down but you can't add wire on.
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