How to Make Wire Wrapped Jewelry Designed by Sarah Parker One key component to jewelry making is wire wrapping. This is a basic skill that will come in handy in almost beading project. Earrings, necklaces, bracelets, all require this technique from time to time.

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This project is suitable for Intermediate Level Beaders.

Step 1: 

Gather all the necessary materials and tools needed for the project listed above. 

Step 2:

-Using wire cutters, cut off 2-3 inches of wire (the length of wire may vary due to the size of the bead).

Step 3: 


-1/3 the way down, bend the wire to a 90 degree angle

Step 4:

-Using the roundnose pliers make a loop at the bend in the wire.

Step5:
-Before closing the loop, place one end of the clasp onto the wire.

Step 6:

-Close off the loop by crossing the wires.








Step 7:

-Wrap wire around atleast twice, then cut off the extra wire.

Step 8:


-Place bead on the wire and bend at a 90 degree angle.

Step 9:


-Using the roundnose pliers make another loop at the end of the bead.

Step 10:


-Holding the loop in place, wrap wire around the bottom of the loop, making sure the bead is tight in place. Cut off any extra wire.

Step 11:


-Cut another piece of wire and repeat steps 3 & 4. This time loop the wire through the loop on the last wire wrapped bead. Then repeat steps 6 & 7.

Step 12:


-Put on the next bead of the pattern and repeat steps 8, 9 & 10.

Step 13:


-Continue the steps, wire wrapping each individual bead,  throughout your entire pattern.








Good Luck and Happy Beading!
Please e-mail Sarah with any questions or comments.