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6 Simple Wire Wrapping Techniques for Beginners

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August 12, 2022 by Chantal

In this blog post, I discuss a few simple wire wrapping techniques for anyone who is starting out. If you are new to wire jewelry making, you may be feeling a little lost or overwhelmed so hopefully this will help a bit.

Before you get started, you should be familiar with how to make jump rings and how to make an wrapped eye loop.

You can bookmark this page for easy reference OR if you are the type who prefers a PRINTABLE version of these simple wire wrapping techniques, read below for more information.

Simple Wire Wrapping Techniques

Wire-Wrapping Technique #1 – Spiral Cage Pendant

I definitely recommend this wire-wrapping tutorial as a starting point for beginners.

This design is simple and easy. Making a cage necklace for crystals is a great way to get started in making wire jewelry.

Cage pendants are awesome because you can put whatever you want inside – You don’t have to use crystals or gemstones…you can use a small pebble that you have…or a piece of sea glass….a marble…WHATEVER YOU WANT.

Spiral Cage Pendant
Cage Necklace for Crystals
HOW TO MAKE A SPIRAL CAGE PENDANT

Wire Wrapping Technique #2 – How to Wire-Wrap Crystals

Once you learn how to wire-wrap crystals, you’ll be able to turn any crystal point into a beautiful DIY crystal necklace (or earrings).

The most popular crystal points are quartz which are affordable and readily available online or at your local crystal shop.

How to wire wrap crystals - Wire-wrapping Tutorial
Wire Wrapping Crystals
HOW TO WIRE-WRAP CRYSTALS

Wire-Wrapping Technique #3 – How to Wire Wrap a Bead Pendant (version 1)

Wire wrapping with beads is a simple and easy way to make a cute pendants which can be hung from a chain or cord.

I definitely recommend starting with beads because they have holes through which you can feed your wire. This makes it very easy to secure the stone.

This particular design is called the Herringbone wire weave.

How to wire wrap a bead pendant
Wire Wrapping with Beads
how to wire-wrap beads

Wire-Wrapping Technique #4 – How to Make Wire Rings

These DIY wire rings are super cute, very easy to make and fun to wear. They also make excellent gifts for any jewelry lover in your life!

This particular design is called a rosette ring and it’s made strictly with wire (no gems or beads).

This is a simple tutorial perfectly suited for beginners who are learning basic wire wrapping techniques.

How to Make Wire Rings
Easy DIY Wire Ring Design
how to make wire rings

Wire-Wrapping Technique #5 – How to Wire Wrap a Briolette

A briolette is a a type of gemstone cut which is elongated, and quite often pear-shaped.

There is a hole drilled in the top and it can be hung like a bead. They work beautifully for pendants and earrings.

PLEASE NOTE: Swarovski crystals are not required for this tutorial. You can use ANY BRIOLETTE you have on hand – the same technique applies.

How to wrap a briolette: Wire-Wrapped Swarovski Crystal Pendant Tutorial
Crystal Briolette Pendant
how to wire wrap a briolette

Wire-Wrapping Technique #6 – How to Wire Wrap a Bead Pendant (version 2)

This wire-wrapping tutorial is a great introduction to working with thicker wire and you can use any gemstone bead you have on hand.

This wire-wrapped bead pendant is simple and elegant – a perfect tutorial for beginners!

I love the simplicity of this design!

Wire Wrapped Bead Pendant (version 2)
how to wire wrap a bead pendant

Tips for Success in Wire Jewelry Making:

  1. Take the time to learn. Start with very basic wire-wrapping tutorials.
  2. Don’t worry about how anyone else is doing it – if you find a better way, do it – experiment!
  3. Create pieces that make YOU happy.
  4. Walk away if you get frustrated
  5. Don’t give up!

Printable Wire Wrapping Tutorials

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They are available individually and I also have a Beginner Bundle which may also interest you.

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