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How to do a wrapped loop using a headpin…

On: February 10th, 2008 at 1:11 pm | In: The Journey, Tutorials, The Basics of Jewellery Making
How to do a wrapped loop using a headpin

1)You will need a bead, a long head pin (thick or thin), some round nose, flat nose and cutter pliers
2)Thread the bead onto the headpin and grip it with the round nose pliers a third of the way up the shaft
3)Bend the headpin to a 90 degree angle over the round nose pliers
4)Turn the piers up..
5)…and flip the pin back over the top of the pliers..
6)…bend all the way around to form the loop
7/8) Grip the loop with one pair of pliers and wrap the end of the pin with the other pliers. You will be able to use your finger for thin headpins but will need to use pliers to twist for thicker headpins like the one shown here.
9/10) Snip the end, tuck it in and tidy up by squeezing with flat nose pliers
11) A fantastic wrapped loop headpin!

How to wire wrap a briolette

On: February 9th, 2008 at 11:30 pm | In: The Journey, Tutorials, The Basics of Jewellery Making

How to finish a bracelet/necklace the easy and secure way

On: February 9th, 2008 at 9:14 pm | In: The Journey, Tutorials, The Basics of Jewellery Making

How to turn a loop on a headpin - make a pair of earrings

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Soldering a jump ring

On: February 24th, 2007 at 9:48 pm | In: Tutorials, Videos

How to make a headpin from wire

On: February 24th, 2007 at 8:35 pm | In: Tutorials, Videos