Wire wrapping is one of THE MOST IMPORTANT techniques all costume jewelry makers need to learn. Wire wrapping is used for just about everything! A few years ago, I came up with my popular "Interchangeable" Earrings which basically consist of 8mm size faceted round Swarovski crystals
(or glass pearls) that are wire-wrapped with a loop at the end so you can change out your colors on a daily basis to match whatever you're wearing. These earrings are easy and fun to make. I go to Artbeads to purchase my crystals as they have hundreds of colors to choose from and they offer FREE shipping! Here is my simple wire-wrapping technique.
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| 8mm size round Swarovski Crystal in Peridot AB http://www.artbeads.com/swarovski-5000.html |
(or glass pearls) that are wire-wrapped with a loop at the end so you can change out your colors on a daily basis to match whatever you're wearing. These earrings are easy and fun to make. I go to Artbeads to purchase my crystals as they have hundreds of colors to choose from and they offer FREE shipping! Here is my simple wire-wrapping technique.
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| Follow these simple steps http://www.cousin.com/Home.aspx |
STEPS:
1. Grasp the pin with your round nosed pliers. The position on the prong (thin or thick) will determine the length of the wrap.
2. Bend the pin back to a 90 degree angle.
3. Rotate the pliers to position one prong on top.
4. Pull the pin forward around the top prong.
5. Reposition then form the pin into a loop.
6. Using pliers or your fingers, carefully wrap the wire around and down the stem.
7. Continue as far down as you would like.
8. Trim off extra wire.
9. Using needle nose pliers or a crimp tool, smooth in the tail of the wire.
3. Rotate the pliers to position one prong on top.
4. Pull the pin forward around the top prong.
5. Reposition then form the pin into a loop.
6. Using pliers or your fingers, carefully wrap the wire around and down the stem.
7. Continue as far down as you would like.
8. Trim off extra wire.
9. Using needle nose pliers or a crimp tool, smooth in the tail of the wire.
NOW GO MAKE SOME FUN EARRINGS!
GET WIRED!
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