Wire Wrapping Jewelry

One to Two Wire Links

This wire wrapped link is used to go from one strand to two strands in wire
wrapping necklaces and bracelets. Also makes interesting designs when used
throughout a wire jewelry piece. You'll need these supplies:
 2-inches 21 gauge wire or thicker

You'll need these tools:

 wire cutters; flush cutters
 Round nose pliers
 Bent nose or chain nose plyers

1.) Bend a loop in each end of the wire so that both loops are facing the same
way. (see pic)

2.) Center your wire in your round nose pliers with loops facing up and bring
both wires around to make a center loop.
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Spiral Connecting Links
Spirals are standards in much of today's wire working jewelry. Here is how to
make a connecting link using a spiral. You'll need these supplies:
 4-inches 20 gauge wire or thicker

You'll need these tools:

 wire cutters; flush cutters
 Round nose pliers
 Bent nose or chain nose plyers

1.) Create your spiral stop before you get to the last time your wire goes around.

2.) Grasp the wire with your round nose plies.

3.) Push the wire around the pliers making a loop.

4.) Release the wire from the pliers and work the end into the spiral again.

5.) Go past half way and then trim your wire and make your final loop so it sits
across from the first loop. You can tap with a plastic hammer to harden or
flatten with a hammer.
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How to Make a Clover Clasp
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This wire wrapped jewelry clasp always gets a thumbs up from everyone who
sees it - and it's very easy to make!

You'll need these supplies:

 wire

You'll need these tools:

 hammer
 steel plate or anvil
 Bent nose or chain nose plyers
 flat nose pliers are optional
 round nose pliers
 file

1.) Cut 2 inches of wire with your flush cutters. Make a loop and flatten it.

2.) About one half of an inch up from the loop grasp your wire with the base of
your round nose pliers and make a loop.
3.) Wrap the end of the wire at least one full turn just above the smaller loop. I
used my flat nose pliers to hold the large loop while wrapping. You can use your
chain nose pliers. Hammer the larger loop flat at the curve.

4.) Begin by making the clover the same way you make clover links, with one
exception. You need to make the leaves of the clover in a clockwise fashion so
that the open leaf is not across from the open hook. Look at the picture at the
top of the page to see where the 2nd open leaf is. You don't want this across
from the hook because that will make the clasp less strong.

5.) Loop the hook letting the wire stick straight out so that you can work with it.

5.) Hammer and round up the tip of the hook part of the clasp. Then hammer
the round parts of each loop to harden the wire. I flatten the loop of the clasp,
but you can just tap it hard if you wish.
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Quartz Swirl Wire Earrings
Crackled quartz is so interesting. Wrapping
it in wire is like wrapping up chaos... love it!
You'll need these supplies:
 2 - colored quartz nuggets
 24-inches of 24 gauge wire; two 12-inch
pieces
 10-inches of 18 gauge wire; two 5-inch
pieces
 2 earwires
You'll need these tools:
 wire cutters; flush cutters
 Round nose pliers
 Bent nose or chain nose pliers
 Anvil or steel plate
 rubber hammer
 may need a bead reamer if the holes in
your pearls are too tight
1.) Create an open swirl on the end of the
18-gauge wire.
2.) Bead the quartz nugget and loop and
wrap the top.
3.) At the beginning of the swirl near the
bead, begin wrapping the 24-gauge wire.
Wrap three times around the bead and then
at the top underneath the loop.
4.) Add the ear wires. Enjoy!
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Beaded Swirls Earrings
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I loved how these turned out. Once you have the hang of wire wrapping open
spirals, they are very simple to make. Practice on copper first, although that is
starting to go up in price, huh? here is a matching beaded bracelet.

You'll need these supplies:

 SS 20 gauge wire; 2 flush cut 3-inch pieces
 2 - 6mm czech firepolished beads
 2 head pins
 2 swirl ear wires

You'll need these tools:

 Bent nose or chain nose plyers
 round nose pliers
 flush cutter
 file

1.) Bead, loop and wrap both headpins.

2.) Start the 'S' by making an open spiral on the one side of you wire. Go almost
once around.

3.) Put one beaded head pin on the wire. Begin making an open spiral on the
opposite end going the other way to form your 'S'. This is the bottom, so you will
go all the way around once or a little more. Make your 'S' a little bottom heavy.

4.) Repeat with the second wire.

5.) Attach to the jumpring in the swirl ear wires.

6.) Enjoy!

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Wire Flower Earrings
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These are easier than they look if you are already versed in making tight, or
closed, spirals. If not, it just takes a little more practice.

You'll need these supplies:

 copper 20 gauge wire; 2 flush cut 3 to 4-inch pieces
 4 - 4mm swarovski bicones
 2 - 4mm copper beads, heishi
 2 ear wires with a bead

You'll need these tools:

 Bent nose or chain nose plyers
 round nose pliers
 flush cutter
 file
1.) Make a tight spiral. When coming out of the third round, place your round
nose pliers on the opposite side and go all the way around it. Do this 6 more
times fitting the flower around the spiral.

2.) Coming out of loop #7, wrap the wire around loop #1 and then bend upwards
at a 90 degree angle.

3.) Bead the wire, swarovski, copper heishi, swarovski.

4.) Loop and wrap the top, add your earwire. Repeat for the second earring.

5.) Enjoy!

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Whirly Wire Heart Earrings
These wonderful wire wrapped heart earrings aren't as hard to do as they may
look. They can be made with any bead colors and you can experiment with
different wires too. These can be made in any color for special occasions like
Valentines day, birthdays, weddings or just someone's favorite color. You'll
need these supplies:
 2 ear wires; goldtone
 2 eyepins; goldtone
 6 inches 21 guage wire; cut into two 3" pieces
 2 - 12mm red czech facet glass beads

You'll need these tools:

 wire cutters; flush cutters
 Round nose pliers
 Bent nose or chain nose plyers

For each earring:

1. Bead the red czech bead on the eyepin and loop and wrap the
wire.
2. With each piece of wire loop one side and wrap a tight or closed
spiral with the other until the piece is 1 inch long.

3. Using your round nose pliers, bring the two looped sides together
by bending in the middle.
4. Attach the wire wrapped hearts to the eyepin in the spiral.
5. Attach the piece to the earwire.
6. Repeat for the send earring.

Swirly fun!
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S Coil Wire Ring
Spirals are standards in much of today's wire working jewelry. Here is how to
make wire ring project that is adjustable, simple and trendy. You'll need these
supplies:
 6-inches 16 gauge wire

You'll need these tools:

 wire cutters; flush cutters
 Round nose pliers
 Bent nose or chain nose plyers
 Anvil
 Hammer
 Ring mandrel

1.) Be sure that both ends of your wire are cut with flush cutters.
2.) Create your open spiral on both ends, working towards the center of your
wire until you have 1.5-2-inches of straight wire left.

3.) Hammer the spirals on an anvil, making interesting marks.

4.) Wrap the ring around the ring mandrel at the size you are looking for. Adjust
the ring spirals so they sit on top of each other, just overlapping a bit. Note: the
S should be the size from knuckle to knuckle. If it is longer, tighten your spirals.