Can you stretch memory wire?

Stretch the wire gently until it is comfortable on your arm and a little easier to work with. This does not mean stretch to finished size. It can be formed after you finish. That is why memory wire is used so much for gifts and pieces you sell, there is no need to know the size.

How do I make my memory wire bigger?

Answer: Because memory wire hardened to keep its shape, sadly, you can’t bend the wire to adjust the size of the coils. However, using larger beads can help make the coils larger.

Can beading wire stretch?

Beading wire will stretch over time since that is the nature of most things. When stringing your designs it is best to allow a little “breathing room” before finishing the ends of your wire. This will help prevent any undue stress on the wire as the designs are worn and the beads look for more space to flex and move.

What’s the easiest way to string memory wire?

Memory Wire is one of the easiest stringing materials to use. Because of its hard temper, it holds its shape. It is incredibly easy to finish-off as well – you can simply use a Round Nose Pliers or Memory Wire Finishing Pliers to turn the ends into a small loop, or choose from a variety of findings specifically designed to finish Memory Wire.

How do you finish a memory wire bracelet?

It is incredibly easy to finish-off as well – you can simply use a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers to turn the ends into a small loop, or choose from a variety of findings specifically designed to finish flat memory wire. Beadalon offer two types of flat memory wire: Flat Remembrance Memory Wire is stainless steel wire, made into coil-sized bracelets.

Can a memory wire be finished with pliers?

Like all memory wire, its hard temper allows it to retain its shape. It is incredibly easy to finish-off as well – you can simply use a Memory Wire Finishing Pliers to turn the ends into a small loop, or choose from a variety of findings specifically designed to finish flat memory wire. Beadalon offer two types of flat memory wire:

What happens when you stretch wire for jewelry?

Over-working the wire can cause it to stretch out a bit, though it will still maintain the coiled shape. If you need to stretch out your memory wire pieces, do so a little bit at a time, as it is very easy to stretch but difficult to ‘put back’.