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How to Wire-Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire-Wrapping Tutorial

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Step 19

I’m keeping my wraps as tight as possible (fig. 19a, 19b, 19c), and then move past the third bead (fig. 19d, 19e).

How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 19a
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 19b
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 19c
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 19d
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 19e

Step 20

Bring wire up the back and down (fig. 20a, 20b). Add a decorative swirl (fig. 20c, 20d) and bring wire down the back of the frame (fig. 20e).

How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 20a
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 20b
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 20c
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 20d
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 20e

Step 21

Wrap a couple times then send wire to back. Cut excess wire and tuck ends in (fig. 21a, 21b, 21c).

How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 21a
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 21b
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 21c
How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
fig. 21d

That’s it! – Your piece is complete!

At this point, you can add patina by using liver of sulfur – this REALLY brings out the detail!

How to Wire Wrap a Crescent Moon Wire Wrapping Tutorial
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