https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/easy-diy-wire-wrapped-birds-nest-necklace • Posted by Lisa H.
This is a great beginner Wire-Wrapping project. It’s super easy so just about anyone can make it. There are so many ways to customize this popular design too, whether it be with different color “eggs”, different color wire, different number of “eggs”, or adding charms. You’ll be making tons of these for your friends and family in no time!
This is a great beginner Wire-Wrapping project. It’s super easy so just about anyone can make it. There are so many ways to customize this popular design too, whether it be with different color “eggs”, different color wire, different number of “eggs”, or adding charms. You’ll be making tons of these for your friends and family in no time!
Gather your supplies.
Add a bend to your wire about 6-7 inches from one end. String your glass pearl beads onto the wire until they hit the bend. Note: You may also choose to use 2, 4, or 5 glass pearl beads depending on whom you’re giving the necklace to. For example, if you’re giving it to your mother and she has 4 children, you may want to use 4 beads. =)
Twist the wire together as shown.
Wrap the short end of the wire around the 3 beads in a messy fashion until you reach the end. Tuck that end of the wire into the “nest”.
Start loosely wrapping the remaining wire around your beads in a general nest shape.
Continue to wrap the wire in a loose, messy fashion, making sure to cover the bottom of the beads too. Feel free to add bends or kinks to the wire from time to time.
Stop wrapping when you have about 6 inches or less of wire left.
Thread the end of the wire from the front to the back, between the nest and the glass pearl beads, and pull the wire all the way through.
Repeat Step 8 a few times going around the nest.
After you’ve repeated Step 8 a few times, going around the nest completely, you can thread any remaining wire back into the nest.
It is okay if you end up with some tiny loops or bends in your wire while tucking in the excess. This will just add to the charm of the finished nest.
Be sure to tuck the very end of the wire into the nest so that it doesn’t poke out.
This is what the nest will look like at the moment.
Use your needle-nose or round-nose pliers to add little bends and kinks throughout the nest. This will make it look more like a real bird’s nest.
Here is what my finished nest looks like. Note: If you want your nest to be a bit thicker, simply add more length to your starting wire.
Add a jump ring to one of the bends.
String your finished Bird’s Nest Pendant onto a necklace chain of your choice and you’re done!
Optional: Add a little Bird charm to the necklace chain as well to accent your Bird’s Nest Pendant!
Optional: You could also use a bird connector like the one shown here, to accent your Bird’s Nest Pendant!