Today, we are making handcrafted suncatchers with Soft Flex Craft Wire. Craft Wire is a high quality, permanently colored copper wire. We have a rainbow of color variations to enhance your next project. This wire can be shaped and then work hardened to retain a form. Suncatchers are so easy to make with Craft Wire. Add beads and get creative. Learn how to make a chicken wire suncatcher. These fun decorations are trending on social media. Learn how to make suncatchers in segments with fun shapes and colorways. Get inspired with seasonal and themed ideas. Let's celebrate summer with handmade crafts!
Suncatchers are a forgiving and easy craft. They are perfect for sharing with beginners and younger crafters. Want to know why suncatchers are so effortless? Because, there is no wrong way to make a suncatcher! If you can shape Craft Wire into a basic form or string beads - you can make your own handmade suncatcher! Share this craft with the kids or grandchildren on a hot summer day. Add homemade decor to your house and make it a beautiful summer!
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How To Make DIY Suncatchers With Soft Flex Craft Wire
How To Make A Beaded Chicken Wire Suncatcher
Chicken wire suncatchers are trending on TikTok and other social media. This is a dynamic and affordable way to make a real statement. This beaded suncatcher not only adds a pop of color to your space, but it also serves as a beautiful piece of art that catches and reflects the sun's rays. Add a bead soup, create a pattern or whatever your heart desires. You can use Craft Wire to make colorful jump rings for this project or use textured jump rings for a unique look. If you would like to make homemade jump rings with colorful Craft Wire, check out our chain mail blog and learn how to use a dowel and 18 gauge wire to make your own jump rings.
For this beaded suncatcher, Kristen used an embroidery hoop, chicken wire, 5mm jump rings, head pins, Czech glass simple cut beads, and a Memory Wire cutter. Try it out and post your designs in our VIB Studio Facebook Group!
Suncatcher With Craft Wire & Our Just Peachy Bead Collections
Our Free Spirit beader, Kristen, made a beautiful suncatcher using 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in gold and copper colors. She used our Just Peachy Bead Mix and Just Peachy Bead Strand, both from Jesse James Beads. This unique mix, is a delightful combination of peachy pink colors, pops of turquoise and gold. This colorway is perfect for a sweet summer. The colorway is also a great gift for a friend living in the American Southwest or friend that just loves colors that evoke the spirit of the southwest.
Rainy Day Crystal & Craft Wire Beaded Suncatcher
This sun catcher, perfect for those gloomy rainy days, adds a touch of sparkle to your space. Experience the magic of transforming ordinary sunlight into a vibrant light show with our Rainy Day Crystal Suncatcher. It's not only a charming decor piece but also a thoughtful gift for loved ones.
Kristen used beads from our exclusive Rainy Day Bead Strand, Czech Glass Melon Drop Beads, 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire and a Rainbow Beadwork Finding.
She also made an Instagram Reel showing how to make this version of a Rainy Day Sun Catcher where she added Rola Seed Beads in Opaque Dark Royal Blue color. Click here to watch the reel.
How To Make A Rainbow Beaded Suncatcher With Soft Flex Craft Wire (7 Part Series)
Kristen created a seven part series that showcased suncatchers and how easy it is to make them. Follow along and find inspiration. Craft Wire is the perfect option if you want to shape your suncatcher. Make your own exciting shapes and fill your suncatcher with beautiful beads!
Color 1 - Violet/White
Color 2 - Purple/Indigo
Color 3 - Blue
Color 4 - Green
Color 5 - Yellow
Color 6 - Orange
Color 7 - Red
DIY Wire Wrapped Suncatcher Using Soft Flex Craft Wire And Beads
Kristen made a suncatcher with Soft Flex Craft Wire shapes and leftover beads from our mystery design kits! Make suncatchers for your window or decorate a patio space. Suncatchers also make a lovely gift idea.
Wire Wrapped Suncatchers By Dana Javorsky
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Blog contributor Thomas Soles loves Jazz Age writers and crunchy french fries. His favorite gemstones are Lapis and Pietersite. His favorite hobby is day dreaming. And his favorite mustache is Freddie Mercury's. As you can see, he has a healthy (or possibly unhealthy) sense of humor. You can write to him at Thomas@SoftFlexCompany.com