How To Create A Wrapped Loop

Learn how-to create a wrapped loop in #TechniqueTuesday with Mylene from MillLaneStudio and then make her Tweetheart Bracelet.

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  Step 1

  Cut a 3" (7.5cm) length of wire. Grip it with the flat nose pliers at the 1 1/4" (3cm) mark.

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  Step 2

  Bend the wire at a 90° angle.

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  Step 3

  Remove the flat nose pliers and position the round nose pliers in the neck of the bend. Use your fingers to wrap the wire around the top jaw of the pliers to form a loop.

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  Step 4

  To complete the loop, pass the wire across the front of the neck so it is positioned sideways to the vertical neck.

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  Step 5

  Remove the round nose pliers and hold the loop in the jaws of the flat nose pliers. Grip the wire with your fingers and neatly wrap it around the neck of the wire two or three times. If you find it too difficult with your fingers, use a pair of chain nose pliers.

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  Step 6

  Trim away the excess wire as close to the neck as you can.

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  Step 7

  Place the wire wrapping in the top hole of the crimping pliers and gently press the cut edge of the wire against the neck. If you don't have crimping pliers, use chain nose pliers to press the cut end into the neck.

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  Step 8

  The finished wrapped loop should look something like this.

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