By: Mandy                    Project Type:  Wire Working    

Materials

1. 22 Ga. Wire
2. 13 8mm glass beads
3. 36 6mm glass beads
4. Lobster Claw Clasp
5. Soldered Ring for closure

Tools:
Wire Cutters
Round Nose Pliers

Steps:

1. Cut 3” of 22 ga. wire
2. Straighten wire
3. Put bead on halfway down the wire
4. Bend wire 90 degrees on top of the bead (picture)
5. Take bead off
6. Cut wire so there is ¼”tail left on top of the bead (picture)
7. Wrap the wire tail towards you, stop when your thumb is on the bottom and your hand won’t bend anymore (picture)
8. Switch grip in the pliers, by switching teeth. Keep wrapping to close the circle (picture)
9. Put bead back on and repeat steps on the other side, so there are loops on each side of the bead (picture)
10. Repeat steps to another bead and connect the beads. Any bead can be connected to another to achieve any type of pattern you want.
11. When you are ready for the clasp- instead of connecting two loops, just attach the lobster claw to the last loop
12. This technique can be used to make necklaces, bracelet, and anklets and can measure to be any length, this one measure 21” when complete
     

Click picture for a close-up of detailed steps.

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