How Do You Wire Wrap A Bead?
20-26 gauge wire (length and width contingent on the style of wrap and bead size) Cutters Chain-nose pliers Round-nose pliers Bead or stone Jewelers’ file Cut approximately 6 inches of wire. This is more than enough wire for a bead the size of a pearl. For larger beads, you will need to give yourself ample wire. Hold the wire with the chain-nose pliers an inch and a half from one end and bend the wire to make a 90-degree angle. Twist the wire into a loop where you made the 90-degree angle by using the round-nose pliers to wrap the wire around the chain-nose pliers. Wrap the wire under the loop closing the loop. Cut away any excess wire from the end you just wrapped around. String your bead on the wire and place it flush against the top loop. Grab the area just below the bead with the chain-nose pliers, then create a second loop with the round-nose pliers turning the wire into a circle. Close the loop by wrapping the wire over the wire stem between the loop and the bead. The wire stem i
