February 9th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
How to wire wrap a briolette
1)You will need wire (20 – 26 gauge – I have used 20 gauge here, experiment to get the result you want), round nose pliers, and a top drilled (not through drilled) bead of your choice
2/3) Thread a length of wire through the bead and squeeze with round nose pliers
4/5) Snip one side of the wire leaving ½ cm
6) Pull the wire over the top of the round nose pliers
7) All the way around to form the loop
8/9) Grip the loop with the pliers and with the other pliers wrap the wire all the way to the top of the bead
10) Snip the wire off as near to the bead as possible and align the cut end with the rest by pressing with flat nose pliers
11) Re-adjust the loop with round nose pliers to centre it
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I had a lovely lady in France teach me the headpin loop and the necklace/bracelet loop. It was great to have someone show me these things. This method is a new one for me, I shall have a go at it soon. It’s nice to have instructions online for any beginner.
How are your products going at the beadster?
February 10th, 2008 at 1:10 pmI’ve been meaning to post instructions for beginners for a while, I was going to sketch the pictures but I think photos are clearest! I found using thick wire for this method alot easier. I guess it’s easier to control with a thicker gauge!
February 11th, 2008 at 8:36 pmI’ve just got jewellery into the beadster and I’ve had some lovely comments which is nice I hope they’re inspiring people to make lots of jewellery
Have you managed to do some at all recently?
Yes, done loads of it over a few days around my birthday. Can’t take any decent pics, though. Have tried but I need someone with an SLR to take them for me.
Good luck with the bits and bobs. Not got internet access at the mo so I can’t post as often as I’d like to.
February 13th, 2008 at 2:22 pmYour step by step pictures are so crisp and clear….absolutely fantastic stuff!
Sakura ♥
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:30 amThanks to your fabulous guide, I’ve made my first succsessfull pair of earrings. Thanks a lot!
August 24th, 2008 at 10:16 amIt’s the first time I commented here and I should say that you share us genuine, and quality information for bloggers! Great job.
March 14th, 2009 at 12:33 pmp.s. You have an awesome template . Where have you got it from?
very best of luck with youre shop.As for negative comments just ignore.
March 23rd, 2009 at 10:22 pmThankyou for the tutorial! Where do you get your wire from?
August 10th, 2009 at 10:05 pmThank you! I recieved a lovely amethyst the same shape so it will be useful
December 20th, 2009 at 10:22 pm…
nice advice and discussing,I will get this fantastic for me .many thanks!…
January 1st, 2011 at 6:08 amthank you so much for this – your great photos make these instructions better than most i’ve seen on the web, and i know those photos are time intensive. i’ll definitely try this method – thanks for taking the time to post it!
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November 30th, 2011 at 7:15 amThis is the best, most easy explanation I have found for doing this, and the pictures are so nice in showing the steps. Just what I needed!
November 14th, 2012 at 4:14 am