tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post1031420671484952763..comments2023-10-25T05:10:02.701-07:00Comments on Trial & Error Creativity: DIY Alex n Ani Bracelets: Make Similar Bangles For 1/8th The PriceAbby R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02468537648711821197noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-8593809716839797922020-06-10T04:40:04.333-07:002020-06-10T04:40:04.333-07:00Thanks for sharing such a great article. Annie haa...Thanks for sharing such a great article. <a href="https://www.nichejewellery.co.uk/brand/annie-haak.html" rel="nofollow">Annie haak jewellery</a> is the amazing one with a great piece of jewelley which outshines from others. Allen Jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244312982256701370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-54377041423919574972016-12-18T05:33:35.858-08:002016-12-18T05:33:35.858-08:00Some of the most amazing designs of children's...<br />Some of the most amazing designs of children's bracelets are easily available on the internet.<br />Gold and silver bangle bracelets are the most commonly used metals for children's bangle bracelets. <br />See more: <a href="http://www.awkwardlysocial.co" rel="nofollow">bangle bracelets</a>uzzalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13032758306824906737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-17090830253279451902016-08-20T15:15:39.831-07:002016-08-20T15:15:39.831-07:00Amei, parabéns!!!Amei, parabéns!!!Marcia Reishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17417184882654594508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-12325669441023680782015-04-20T02:20:40.856-07:002015-04-20T02:20:40.856-07:00This post is worthy of appreciation, looking forwa...This post is worthy of appreciation, looking forward to more exciting! <a href="http://www.1960.biz/necklaces.html" rel="nofollow">,swarovski necklace</a>zdfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316427573536324897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-51516138031486980122015-04-01T17:19:21.461-07:002015-04-01T17:19:21.461-07:00Thats so creative :) love itThats so creative :) love itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820138559638813308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-44413135282757764242014-09-16T09:55:33.326-07:002014-09-16T09:55:33.326-07:00I believe the Alex and Ani's must surely be ma...I believe the Alex and Ani's must surely be made with a minimum of 12 gauge wire, but they've probably got fancy machines that turn them out with them getting all bendy like mine :)<br />katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02600194903132320830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-85868492540057895012014-09-16T09:54:27.037-07:002014-09-16T09:54:27.037-07:00you need two pairs of pliers. One needle nose and...you need two pairs of pliers. One needle nose and one flatter, I'd recommend with padding (I bought a whole set with my Michael's coupon for 40% off, for about 8 or 9 bucks, and so far so good). I took one of those moleskin pieces Dr. Scholl's sells with the sticky back, and cut it to fit the flat pliers, so as not to ding the wire - it happened, so the second time around I was ready! Hold the wire with the flat, padded pliers that you do not want to "loop". Use the needle nosed ones to MAKE the loop, as tight as you can get it so the charms don't slip through the crack later (also happened yesterday :( ), but making loop large enough for the bracelet part to still slip in and out of while putting it on or taking it off your arm.<br />katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02600194903132320830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-58671069303004295952014-09-15T07:55:40.543-07:002014-09-15T07:55:40.543-07:00Try Craft Designer Permanently Colored Copper Wire...Try Craft Designer Permanently Colored Copper Wire (silver colored) in 16 gauge. 7 feet coil for less than $4.00. Bought some at Walmart. Also, try Esty.com for charms. Some as low as $2.50 for 8 (same design).<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-37571171569812917782014-09-15T07:53:58.256-07:002014-09-15T07:53:58.256-07:00Try Craft Designer Permanently Colored Copper Wire...Try Craft Designer Permanently Colored Copper Wire (silver colored) in 16 gauge. 7 feet coil for less than $4.00. Bought some at Walmart. Also, try Esty.com for charms. Some as low as $2.50 for 8 (same design).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-70881143870612262212014-09-13T15:00:50.294-07:002014-09-13T15:00:50.294-07:00I got beadaholique 16 gauge wire which was suggest...I got beadaholique 16 gauge wire which was suggested for the bracelets but the looping to seal and the start the bracelet is really hard. I got the 3/4 semi hard which is just about as hard as it gets unless I get the 100% which would be really hard to work with. I am having so much trouble getting the loop - any advice? I am pretty sure I got the correct gauge and thickness. UGH. Ordered $300 in supplies to add this to my etsy business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-71466040813912684052014-09-10T16:40:00.105-07:002014-09-10T16:40:00.105-07:00You can use Memory Wire. It makes great bracelets...You can use Memory Wire. It makes great bracelets/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-70364002075745841972014-09-10T08:28:50.845-07:002014-09-10T08:28:50.845-07:00I made the same kind, with the thickest wire Micha...I made the same kind, with the thickest wire Michael's had and it shows that it's not as strong as A & A's. The bends are SO hard to get out. Just from where you have to hold it to form it into a halfway good looking circle. Wonder if anyone has a tool or trick to making the thing perfectly round? The metal also scratches easily so not sure about forcing it over something round to form it , , , any ideas?katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02600194903132320830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-65881055619017338982014-07-31T07:36:03.014-07:002014-07-31T07:36:03.014-07:00I have been using memory wire "oval shaped&qu...I have been using memory wire "oval shaped" wire. Turning the ends is a little bit hard but it can be done. The wire is thinner than the original alex and ani's but remember this is a knock off and it will keep it's shape forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-4050389162070435192014-07-14T16:38:32.548-07:002014-07-14T16:38:32.548-07:00I have been trying to make these bracelets for a g...I have been trying to make these bracelets for a gift and finally came across this article. I had been using aluminum rather than the stainless steel so thank you for the tip! Do you happen to remember where you bought it? I'm having trouble finding it in craft stores and online. What gauge/mm would you recommend?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762607000917226467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-36111842783146848082014-04-24T06:10:58.779-07:002014-04-24T06:10:58.779-07:00I think you do a great job making bracelets its ab...I think you do a great job making bracelets its about the creative artist inside of you. 16 Gauge is a good wire for bracelets, continue to use your mind and hands to create beautiful bracelets.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16987249852888940257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-68939932758488970872013-11-20T14:58:22.963-08:002013-11-20T14:58:22.963-08:00I'm able to adjust them by opening the the fol...I'm able to adjust them by opening the the folded sides and moving them accordingly before closing the sides up again.Abby R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02468537648711821197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-76947076295034601732013-11-19T23:10:06.905-08:002013-11-19T23:10:06.905-08:00Were you able to make yours so they slide open/adj...Were you able to make yours so they slide open/adjustable? Melenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01422882928859776637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-82453299787514395502013-08-27T06:12:37.270-07:002013-08-27T06:12:37.270-07:00OMG what a pretty Bracelets. This is my first time...OMG what a pretty Bracelets. This is my first time to this site but my friend has told me about your work and you are very very good! <br /><a href="http://cute-arm-candy.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow">Bangle Bracelets</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495417689423725755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-16376118951569037662013-08-05T15:11:35.477-07:002013-08-05T15:11:35.477-07:00These look great! I have a few real Alex and Ani&#...These look great! I have a few real Alex and Ani's so I mix my knock-offs to really add to thte look. Thanks for the inspiration!BiteMeMore.comhttp://www.bitememore.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-82603533309375847252013-07-09T19:55:09.678-07:002013-07-09T19:55:09.678-07:00Ah I believe I got stainless steel as well. I thi...Ah I believe I got stainless steel as well. I think it all depends on the diameter of the wire -- I can't for the life of me remember the exactly number in MM but I do remember that it was one of the thickest wires they had there. They're a little more flimsy than the Alex n Ani versions, but I imagined any thicker and I'd have difficulty bending the ends.Abby R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02468537648711821197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-22341540850198274942013-06-25T14:14:33.008-07:002013-06-25T14:14:33.008-07:00What brand of wire did you purchase? I got stainle...What brand of wire did you purchase? I got stainless steel wire but it still bends way too easily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-16036300768557196792013-06-17T18:03:17.157-07:002013-06-17T18:03:17.157-07:00I got them in the jewelry-making section at Michae...I got them in the jewelry-making section at Michael's. I know smallers Michael's don't necessarily have them, but I'm sure you could get them online. They were roughly $2-3 a piece.Abby R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02468537648711821197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8020310432672544311.post-9578158760470926212013-06-17T14:41:30.519-07:002013-06-17T14:41:30.519-07:00where do you get the charmswhere do you get the charmsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com