Simple Wire Bow Torc

If you are new to jewellery wire-work, this is a perfect starter project

Posted by The Things She Makes

This is a first-time wire work project, creating a simple but classic rose gold wire bow torc.

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For this project, I used a rose-gold jewellery wire (0.6mm), round nose pliers and flat pliers.
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This project follows a torc bracelet shape, which creates an open curve that fits around the wrist. To start, I place the end of the wire in the centre of my wrist and create a curve that looped to the centre underside of my wrist (use the round pliers ot help mould if needed), back to the centre:
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...where I secured the end with a few spirals of the wire, which I then made flush with the flat pliers.
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Repeat the curve on the opposite side and cut the wire, securing in place with loops and the flat pliers.
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Trim the ends and then bring them to the front of the bracelet and make flush with the flat pliers (this will stop any scratching from sharp ends).
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Next, make the bow embellishment. This was simple made by cutting a 10cm length of wire and making a looped bow design - I opted for this continuous design to avoid any sharp ends, but whichever bow design your prefer can be used.
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To finish, I wrapped the end of the wire around the centre, trimming and then making flush at the back to hide the ends.
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Finally, with a generous dot of hot glue, I attached the bow to the centre of the torc.
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If you would like the make the bracelet more secure, or to add further pretty, loop a ribbon between either end.
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This makes a pretty, simple and classic addition to stacked bracelets. Do try it yourself.