Artistic Wire Braided Cuff Bracelet

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  Step 1

  Use the Tacky Mat to secure the Tying Station to your work surface. Cut 9 pieces of Artistic Wire 12 inches long.

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  Step 2

  Use the Nylon Wire Straightener to straighten all of the wires.

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  Step 3

  Line the Wires up so that the ends all lie next to each other with the 4 same colored wires on the LEFT and the 5 same color Wires on the RIGHT.

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  Step 4

  Place the Wires together to one side of the screw in the Tying Station and tighten them into place with the wingnut. Use the Foam Extension Plate so that you don’t flatten the wires.

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  Step 5

  Separate your Wires and fan them out so that you have 4 of one color on the LEFT SIDE and 5 of the other color on the RIGHT.

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  Step 6

  Working RIGHT to LEFT, begin braiding by taking the Wire the furthest to the right OVER the two Wires to its left.....

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  Step 7

  ....then UNDER the next two Wires. This Wire is now part of the
  group of Wires on the left.

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  Step 8

  Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left OVER the two wires to its right....

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  Step 9

  ....then UNDER the next two Wires. This Wire is now part of the group of Wires on the right.

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  Step 10

  Working RIGHT to LEFT, take the Wire furthest to the right over the two wires to its left, then under the next two wires.

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  Step 11

  Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left over the two Wires to its right, then under the next two Wires.

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  Step 12

  Working RIGHT to LEFT, take the Wire furthest to the right over the two Wires to its left, then under the next two Wires.

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  Step 13

  Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left over the two Wires to its right, then under the next two Wires.

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  Step 14

  Working RIGHT to LEFT, take the wire furthest to the right over the two Wires to its left, then under the next two Wires.

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  Step 15

  Working LEFT to RIGHT, take the Wire furthest to the left over the two Wires to its right, then under the next two Wires.

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  Step 16

  Repeat steps 9-16 to continue the braid.

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  Step 17

  When you have 4 of the same colors of Wire on the LEFT and 5 of the same colors of Wire on the RIGHT again, you are finished braiding this side.

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  Step 18

  Separate the Wires so that there are 4 on each side, and one in the middle.

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  Step 19

  Take that middle Wire and bend it up to lock the Wires in place.

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  Step 20

  Bring the Wire on the RIGHT over the next two Wires, and under the next Wire.

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  Step 21

  Bend that Wire up. You should now have 4 Wires on the LEFT and 3 on the RIGHT.

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  Step 22

  Continue the braid on the LEFT by bringing the leftmost wire over one Wire, under one Wire and over one Wire.

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  Step 23

  Lock that Wire into place by bending it up.

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  Step 24

  Lock the rest of the left side Wires in place. Continue the braid on the RIGHT side by braiding under 1, over 1 and bending up. Bend up the remaining Wires to lock them into place.

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  Step 25

  To finish the other side, first loosen the nut holding the wires in place. As you gently remove the Wires, keep them in order and separate them so there are 4 on each side, and one in the middle. Make sure that the outermost Wires are even on each side.

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  Step 26

  Keep the Wires in order.

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  Step 27

  Turn the unfastened end toward you and flip it over so you are working on the backside. Separate the Wires as they would naturally lay.

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  Step 28

  Continue the braid until the colors are separated 4 on one side and 5 on the other.

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  Step 29

  Take the middle wire and bend it up to lock the wires in place.

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  Step 30

  Bend the other middle Wire up so that there are 3 of one color of Wire on the LEFT and 4 of the other color on the RIGHT.

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  Step 31

  Finish the braid on the RIGHT by bringing the Wire furthest on the RIGHT over the next wire, under the following wire. Bend the Wire up to lock it in place.

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  Step 32

  Finish the braid on the LEFT by bringing the Wire furthest on the
  LEFT over 2 Wires, under the next Wire and locking it into place.

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  Step 33

  Both ends will look a little jumbled at this point, but stick with it!

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  Step 34

  Use the Flush Cutters to trim the Wires- leaving about 1/4” of extra to wrap around.

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  Step 35

  Use Bent Chain Nose Pliers to gently bend the loops around to catch the Wire.

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  Step 36

  Use the Bent Chain Nose Pliers to gently push the loops closed.

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  Step 37

  Repeat steps 36 and 37 for all of the Wires on both sides.

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  Step 38

  Wrap one side of the bracelet around the Large Bracelet Sizer Drum to begin to form it into a cuff shape.

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  Step 39

  Wrap the other side of the bracelet around the Large Bracelet Sizer Drum to form the other side into a cuff shape.

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  Step 40

  Use the Bracelet Bending Pliers (and your fingers) to fine tune the shape of your cuff bracelet.

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  Step 41

  Wear proudly and enjoy!

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