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06.24.15 By Aki 19 Comments

How-to: Stacking Wire DIY Bangles

I am just loving the look of stacked bangles for summer! They are easy to make and are a perfect accessory for a variety of outfits. You can make them in different colors and mix and match them as you please. You can even vary the wire color that you use for an entirely different feel. Learn how easy it is to make DIY bangles!

Stacking Wire DIY Bangles Supplies:

  • Darice Thick Wire (16-20 guage) or Darice Memory Wire
  • Darice 26 Gauge Thin Wire for Wrapping
  • Variety of Darice Beads
  • Darice Flat Nose Pliers
  • Darice Wire Cutters
  • Goblet or Glass
  • Darice Charms (optional)

Step 1. Form your thicker wire onto a spherical object, such as a glass or goblet. You may want to use another bangle as a basis for your bracelet size, but you can also measure as you go. If you are using wire 16 gauge and down, your bracelet will be good with just 3 coils. For wires 18 gauge and above, you may want 4-5 coils for each bracelet. For a thicker and more stabilized bangle, use as many as 7-10 coils each.

Stacking-wire-DIY-bangles-Darice-21Moreover, for an even easier time, you can use memory wire and just cut 4 coils for each bracelet – you will not need to form your wire onto a spherical object anymore as memory wire already comes in a coiled shape.

Step 2. Take a length of thinner wire and wrap the end of it around a section of the bracelet, about four times. Cut the excess wire. If you can’t wrap the wire with just your hands, use flat-nose pliers to clamp the short end of the wire to the bracelet while you are wrapping with your other hand.

Stacking-wire-DIY-bangles-Darice-10Step 3. Thread a bead (or two) onto your wire, and then tightly wrap it around the bracelet base again, for another four times. Repeat two or three times on each bracelet, evenly spacing them throughout the piece.

Stacking-wire-DIY-bangles-Darice-9Step 4.  When wrapping the section with the coils’ end, make sure to loop one of the coils end, before wrapping it with wire. Catch the looped end with the wire wrapping to secure it in place.

Stacking-wire-DIY-bangles-Darice-8Step 5. Thread your bead onto the wire and wrap, making sure the other end of the coil is inside the wrapped section – cut off the excess coil and loop, finishing your DIY bangles.

Stacking-wire-DIY-bangles-Darice-7You can also add charms to your DIY bangles to make them look more fun.

Stacking-wire-DIY-bangles-Darice-3Another way is to vary the beads that you use – use a combination of bigger beads and smaller beads, pearls, stones, druzies and what-have-yous for a fashion forward look!

I hope you have fun with this DIY bangles tutorial! Happy crafting, friends!

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Aki

Aki is an avid DIYer at heart. She documents her crafting adventures over at Minted Strawberry where she shares various DIYs – but mainly focusing on jewelry, clothing and accessory crafts. She also shares printable cards, wallpapers and other graphic work. She loves trying out new craft materials, processes, and learning about new ideas.

http://mintedstrawberry.blogspot.com/

Filed Under: Bracelets, DIY Fashion, Jewelry Tagged With: bangles, beads, bracelet, jewelry, wire

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Comments

  1. Ellie says

    04.09.16 at 10:47 pm

    Can you post a link to a place where I could order the large blue teardrop bead???? I love it and cannot find it anywhere!

    Reply
    • Darice says

      04.12.16 at 11:34 am

      Hi Ellie, Here is a link to an online retailer we fulfill for that carries our beads: https://www.consumercrafts.com/store/browse/catalog/jewelry-beads
      You may be able to find a similar bead here!

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        11.01.18 at 10:41 am

        I looked at the website link you posted. My question is, how do I know the hole size of the beads? Which wire gauge can I use with them?

        Reply
  2. Jewel says

    02.06.16 at 12:17 pm

    You make it look so easy! LOVE this tutorial! Thank you for posting a easy to follow DIY. These bracelets are awesome!

    Reply
  3. F says

    12.25.15 at 2:43 am

    Hi, thank you so much for this helpful tutorial! Does the loop help so that the whole bead along with the wire doesn’t slide across the bangle (if you understand what I’m saying)? I am just having a hard time with that part. I can make the bangle, but my three beads always slide around the bangle (if I push or touch it just a little). If you could make a video of the last few steps or explain in more detail, that would be SO helpful. I have been struggling for a while now. And I don’t quite understand what to do with the loop or how to get rid of it at the end.

    Any help is appreciated! And thanks again for this tutorial. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Justyna says

    06.28.15 at 12:25 pm

    Hi, there! Love this project and can’t wait to try it out! I was just wondering what the purpose of looping one of the ends is.

    Reply
    • Aki says

      06.29.15 at 12:29 pm

      Hi! It’s to secure both ends of the wire to keep your bangle from unraveling.

      Reply
  5. Heather says

    06.24.15 at 7:21 pm

    Aki, you always make the best projects!! These are so fabulous. Can’t wait to try making them!

    Reply
    • Aki says

      06.26.15 at 12:40 pm

      Thanks Heather! Hope you have fun making them 🙂

      Reply
  6. Dana says

    06.16.18 at 4:06 pm

    Thanks for sharing I have really enjoyed this post. And making my own bracelets

    Reply

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