How Do You Wire Wrap Beads For Jewelry?
Wire jewelry making is one of the most versatile methods for making hand-crafted accessories and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and skill levels. You spice up your ordinary beads by wrapping them with wire and using them as charms or pendants for your earrings or necklaces. Use your wire cutters to cut a piece of wire 3- or 4-inches long. While this is more than you need for most beads, it is easier to wrap your beads if you have some excess wire. Hold the end of your wire with the tip of yourneedle nosed pliers, leaving about 1 centimeter of extra wire before beginning your loop. Where you place the wire on the nose of your pliers will depend on how large you want to make your loop. Guide the wire around the nose of your pliers with your thumb until you complete a full loop. Place the centimeter of extra wire before your loop into the hole of a bead, and then adjust your loop so that it is standing straight up. Use your hands to spiral the wire around your bead. It can be a bit
