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Tutorial for making wire wrapped beads.
Whenever I show someone these rings, people thing I'm like a super-talented jewelry designer person or something. Which I'm not. I'm just good at making relatively simple things look really impressive...and now you can too! These rings are great for gifts!
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Carla B. favorited Wire Wrapped Ring 24 Jun 02:23
You Will Need
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Step 9
Take the long end of the wire and begin wrapping it. The first time around, just go slightly away from the bead. The second time around, go as close to the bead as possible. The third and subsequent times, wrap away from the bead. Keep going until you are satisfied with the look (or you run out of wire!)
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Step 17
Hints and tips:
Around 90% of people can wear a size 7 ring on at least one of their fingers, so when in doubt, make it size 7!
Craft wire and base metals are the easiest to work with. Fine metals, such as sterling and gold-filled, are more sproingy...if you loosen your grip at all before you wrap the sides, your ring will spring open and your beads will fly everywhere! Practice a bit with the craft wire before venturing on to fine metals.
Round beads are easiest to work with. Flat beads are the hardest because the wires won't stay under the bead when you pinch them together before wrapping.
You can use more than one bead! Experiment!
Don't get too frustrated. It does take practice!
If you find you're feeling like you don't have enough hands, feel free to place the mandrel between your knees. That's what I do! I like to think I'm working my thighs as I am squeezing the mandrel with my knees. :)
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I'm definately trying this and I'm hoping to make something eyeball-ish :]