Jewelry Making Instructions, Wire Wrapping Pendants
Jewelry making can be so much fun. For many it is a great way to relax, for others it is a way to spend quality time with friends and family. To me the hardest part is learning how to make different kinds of jewelry. Today I’m making jewelry making instructions with supplies, and tools needed for making a wire wrapped pendants. There are so many variations of necklaces that you can make with these pendants. Just go to a local craft store and browse the jewelry making section to get some great ideas. There are no boundaries in jewelry making, it is all about what you can imagine. I think that is why I love making jewelry so much.
Enjoy
22 gauge wire
metal chain links
basic chain links
1 large flat bead
You will need the following tools:
Cutters
Round-nose pliers
Needle-nose pliers
Crimp Pliers
Cut a piece of the 22 gauge wire about 22 inches long. Straighten by running fingers along the wire.
Slide the bead onto the section of wire. Use the needle-nose pliers to push the wire through if necessary. There should be about 2 inches of wire through the bead. This will be the top of the section where you will make the eye loop.
Wrap the rest of the wire (from the bottom of the bead) around the bead in a random pattern. Once desired look is achieved, twist wire around the top wire right above the bead. Use the needle-nose pliers if necessary, and wrap 3 times.
Bend the top wire at a 45 degree angle and trim to just over one and a fourth inches. With round-nose pliers, round the end to create an eye loop. Wrap the other end of the wire twice more around the newly created eye loop base. Use cutters to trim off the extra wire. Flatten loop edges with needle-nose pliers.
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Are you trying to learn how to make Jewelry that looks professional? Secrets to Jewelry Making Success can show you how. Take a look at a great video about how to wire wrap a pendant for a necklace.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC-NFqX1b5s
Beading Video – How to Make a Wrapped Loop Bead Tutorial
