Artistic Wire™
Wire & Yarn Bracelet
designed by Lauren Johnston

Instructions:
Step 1. Cut 48” pieces of the following: 3 different yarn colors/textures, 2 pieces of the same color 24 gauge wire.

Step 2. Place all 5 cut pieces above together, fold in half and wrap around item to hold it stable (I used wire shelving unit to wrap around).

Step 3. Wrap cut ends of wire/yarn with small piece of masking tape and insert these taped ends into drill. Twist with drill and remove from item holding it in place.

Step 4. Fold in ½ again; adding 2 additional pieces of wire approximately 24” each (it will depend on how tightly the original piece was twisted.

Step 5. Place all pieces over stable item and secure all ends together with additional masking tape.

Step 6. Twist with drill until you have desired effect.

Step 7. Remove from item holding it in place.

Step 8. Cut one end of bracelet blunt.

Step 9. Place some Fabri-tac on your fingers and rub it into the end you just cut to stabilize the piece.

Step 10. Measure wrist, add ½” and cut the other end blunt to this size. Stabilize with Fabri-tac.

Step 11. Apply additional glue to cut ends and insert one or two bracelets into caps (depending on size of cap) and allow to dry completely.

Step 12. Attach jump rings and lobster claws to ends of bracelet.