![]() Once you figure it out you’ll be hooked! Then you can start experimenting with different sized beads and with putting more than one bead on the wire. I had to make several before I got the hang of it. I then pressed the end of the wire in firmly with the pliers, or you could cut the end if it is sticking out.Īren’t these wire wrapped beads pretty? Don’t get discouraged if the first few don’t turn out perfectly. I found this step easier to do with jewelry pliers. Wrap that bit of wire around each side of the bead. Step four: Leave about an inch of wire on each side. I went counterclockwise, but you could go either direction. Begin wrapping each of the wires around the bead, kind of like winding the hands on a clock. I got much better results when I took the ring off the sizer. I tried to do this next step on the sizer and the wire kept sliding off the bead. Place the bead on the ring sizer and wrap each wire around it once. Bend both sides of the ring to keep it as even as possible. 3 Gently bend the ring open with the flat nose pliers. Apply pressure smoothly to ensure an even cut. Set them along the line you drew on the ring. ![]() You can either use dedicated wire cutters, or pliers with a cutting edge. Step two: You can use a ring sizer if you have one, or use a dowel rod or other cylindrical object. Cut the ring along the mark with a pair of wire cutters. Step one: Cut a 12 inch length of craft wire and place the bead in the center. Tips to ensure an accurate measurement, free ring sizer printable. Ring Sizer (optional) – on hand or $2.50 Read this handy free ring sizer guide UK from Jewel Tree London to Find Your perferct Ring Size.I used $1 bead bags and wire that I found in the craft section of Walmart, which makes this project really affordable for large groups. This is also a great group project for tweens and teens to make. This project would make a pretty last minute Mother’s Day or Teacher Appreciation day gift. They’re quick to make, and I ended up making almost a dozen in just an hour. I’m going to warn you right now that this project is addictive! Once you get the hang of it you won’t want to stop making these beautiful wire wrapped bead rings.
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