This is an interesting tutorial lesson by mrballeng using paperclips and round nose pliers. Instead of using paperclips, you can also use 20 gauge wire cut to length.
This is a great project for beginners and mrballeng shows the technique very clearly in this short, under 5 minute video.
Tools:
Round Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters
Ruler (optional, if using wire)
Supplies:
Paperclips or 20 gauge wire
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Another great 2-part wire wrapped jewelry making video tutorial lesson by Jocelyn D. In this video, Jocelyn shows you how to make a snowflake pendant with wire and beads. The end result is gorgeous and makes a great handmade winter or Christmas jewelry gift.
Here is a great 2-Part YouTube video tutorial series by Jocelyn D. In this 2-part tutorial, Jocelyn provides a clear, easy-to-follow lesson for making this gorgeous marquise wire wrapped pendant.
In the Part 1 video, Jocelyn will teach you how to make the wire frame and the swirled wire pieces.
In the Part 2 video, Jocelyn explains how to connect the wire parts and add the bead elements.
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I’ve always loved the look of the wire netting wrap on cabochons. Ever since I first saw these designs in stores carrying handmade goods, I wanted to learn this technique. In this 42 minute video, CSLdesigns shows us step-by-step how to create a piece just like the one shown.
Show your love for CSLdesigns by viewing her other tutorials on her YouTube channel. Thank you CSLdesigns for putting together this awesome tutorial with excellent instruction!
Here are a couple of great videos that are under 5 minutes long each that clearly display basic wire weaving techniques. Both of these videos are by Oxana124. Thank you Oxana for making and sharing these great videos!!
This one shows a technique using only 2 base wires.
And this video tutorial shows a wire weaving technique using 3 base wires.
If you’re just starting out with jewelry making, there are some basic techniques you’ll want to learn. One of the techniques is how to wire wrap a bead using a headpin. You can use these type of wire-wrapped beads for earrings, bracelets, necklaces, or anything you can think of. Also see our previous post Basic Wire Wrapping for similar written instructions.
Here are some examples of where you can use this type of wire wrap (photos compliments of MoonPixie.com).
One thing to keep in mind is that this wire wrap loop technique is usually used for thin wire, such as 22 gauge or smaller (22, 24, 26, 28, etc); sometimes 20 gauge. It is rarely used for heavier gauge wires because thicker gauges are strong enough that just a bent loop is often secure enough to hold its shape.
We all love free tutorials, so we searched YouTube for some of the best videos that teach this wire wrap technique for jewelry. We chose video tutorials which provide clear instruction as well as videos short in length, since that is our preference.
Check back where we will post links to other jewelry making instructional favorites.
Video Length: 2:21 min (first 21 seconds are intro and can be skipped)
Video Title: How to Wire Wrap a Head Pin Loop
Video Author: BrightlingsBeads
Video Length: 1:51 min
Video Title: Hint Jewelry: How to Wire Wrap Gemstones (Fancy Triple Wire Wrap Loop Dangle)
Video Author: Beth Hemilla
This video shows very clearly a similar but slightly different technique. The only downside to this video is there’s no sound or instruction, but the video is very clear. You just need to know that to start out, you need 22 gauge headpins, beads, round nose piers, needle nose pliers and cutters.
If you shop for handmade jewelry at all, you’ve probably been seeing bird’s nest pendants for quite some time now. Though they’ve been around for a while, they continue to be very popular.
To view a video tutorial teaching the technique to make these trendy little pendants, visit Beadaholique.com and view the How to Make a Wire Bird Nest Pendant video.
If you are just starting to learn to make jewelry, this basic wire wrapping tutorial found on TheArtOfMegan.com is a must read!
This basic wire wrapping technique is used when making links for earrings, necklaces, and bracelets.
This tutorial covers the basic wire loop with wire wrapping to secure the loop.