I recently took a jewelry class where I learned how to make my own jewelry (earrings, bracelets and necklaces). We were allowed to pick our own beads and do whatever kind of pattern we wanted. For measurement I wrapped the memory wire three times around my wrist, then added about a half inch extra just to make sure. I laid my pattern out on a bead board and made a know at the bottom of my memory wire. After making sure no beads would escape I started stringing them through until I was ready for the ending knot. I think it came out pretty well. :)
