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Wire Wrapped Necklace by Jackie Guerra Learn how to make a silver and onyx necklace with wire. From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-603

Host Jackie Guerra demonstrates how to make a beautiful onyx and silver looming necklace.

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Experience Level: Advanced

Materials:

oval Hemalyke beads in two sizes
22-gauge silver wire
silver pendant
round nose pliers
flat nose pliers
wire cutters

1. Select the beads to be used, and then lay out the design including spaces for wire.

2. Cut pieces of wire to 2-1/2 inches long.

3. Using round nose pliers, bend at one inch from the end (figure A). Reposition the pliers, and then bend the wire over the pliers and wrap around the long piece of wire. Use flat nose pliers to make the coil snug and tight (figure B).

Figure A

Figure B

4. Install a bead, and then begin the next wrap—stopping before wrapping the coil.

Figure C

5. Attach to the next wire wrapped bead, and then complete the coil (figure C).

6. When the necklace is complete, add a dangle of larger wire-wrapped beads, and then a silver pendant at the bottom.

7. Show the addition of a dangle to finish the necklace.

RESOURCES :

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
Website: www.firemountaingems.com

Euro Tool, Inc.
Website: www.eurotool.com