How To Make 's' Hook Closure
Wire Jewelry
Posted by Muhaiminah Faiz
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'S' hooks are easy to open and close, and super easy to make from craft wire. These closures are great for bracelets!
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You Will Need (2 things)
- Craft Wire 18 gauge
- Jewelry Pliers
Steps (6 steps, 5 minutes)
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1
Hold the wire from an end, do not cut it from the bundle. Use the looping pliers to bend the wire as shown in the picture.
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2
Similarly bend the other side of the wire to create an 'S' pattern.
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3
Use the flat nose pliers to bend the half of the bent part to 90 degrees or so.
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4
This is how it looks like after bending the half of the bent part.
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5
Now press the bent part towards the middle wire and join them together.
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6
Similarly bend and cut off the other side of the wire. Cut off extra wire to make it shorter than the middle wire.