How Do You Make A Spiral Wire Bead Ring?
• Place center of wire against your form (a ring mandrel or dowel) and wrap twice around leaving the tails long. Place center of wire against your form (a ring mandrel or dowel) and wrap twice around leaving the tails long. • Bend the tails up sharply. Bend the tails up sharply. • Place the bead onto both wires and slide down to the base of the ring. Place the bead onto both wires and slide down to the base of the ring. • Bend the wires to a right angle directly on the top of the bead. Bend the wires to a right angle directly on the top of the bead. • Spiral the wires on top of the bead. Spiral the wires on top of the bead. This can be a bit tricky. Start by making a small circle with one of the wires where it emerges from the bead, then push the other wire behind and against it, being careful not to overlap the wires. If you see the spiral start to puff up, use a small block of wood and press gently but firmly on the spiral to push it against the bead as you turn the wires. Continue s
