A wirework tutorial- oldie but a goodie

sets of flat-jawed pliers

round-nosed jewelry pliers

jeweler's block

to create your spiral links: grip one end of a 3” of wire

grasp the two loops

wrap the hoop

then

tighten your wraps and adjust them

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wirework tutorial- oldie but a goodie

shaterra clay studios pendant

gauge silver wire

gauge copper wire

gauge copper wire

accent beads

clasp

measuring tape

ballpoint pen

sharpie marker

wire cutter / flush cutter

optional tools

nylon-jawed pliers

needle files

bent-nosed pliers

peen hammer

transfer the loop end of the wire to your chain-nosed pliers

do this in increments

now you'll be doing your beaded hoops. create a loop at each end of 1 of the

straighten them

center your of wire on the barrel of your sharpie marker

at this point

see how nice that looks