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Memory Wire Technique
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Description


How to Cut and End Memory Wire
 
Memory wire is a thin tempered stainless steel wire used to create chockers, bracelets, anklets, and rings that make a bold bead statement. Rigid memory wire is corrosion and tarnish-resistant and, like a spring, it snaps back to its original form when expanded and released.

Memory Wire Step 1

 
 
  
 
Cut
1. Because this is a tempered wire it is best to cut memory wire with Memory Wire Shears or something heavier than a jewelry nipper tool.
 
Memory Wire Step 2
 

 
 
 
End memory Wire (loop)
2. Grasp one end of Memory Wire with Flat Nose Pliers.
 


 
 
 
 
Memory Wire Step 3
 
 
 
 
 
 
3. Using your Round Nose Pliers grasp the wire at the very end.
Memory Wire Step 4
 
 

 
 
 
4. Roll the pliers forward forming a loop.
 
 
 
Memory Wire Step 5
 
 
 
 
 
 
End Memory Wire with End Caps
5. Add a drop of glue to end of memory wire and place end cap over glue and hold until it is set.

Materials and Tools Used
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