• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Studio 73 Designs

Studio 73 Designs

Wire Jewelry Making & Wire Wrapping Techniques

  • Start Here!
  • Get Your FREE Wire-Wrapping Guides
  • Shop Tutorials
    • Cart
    • Checkout
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact Me
ALL IN ONE Printable Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Bundle is currently On Sale! Check it out HERE.

How to Wire-Wrap a Hair Pin – Wire-Wrapping Tutorial

Are you a beginner? If you are new to Wire-Wrapping, you might want to check out my Printable Wire-Wrapping Pendant Tutorial Bundle for Beginners

If you enjoy my content, you can support me on Patreon 🙂 Cheers!

March 5, 2023 by Madelynn

Learn how to wire-wrap a really cute boho hair pin with gemstone + lava beads. This wire-wrapping tutorial is a great introduction to wire-wrapping with thicker wire – it’s suitable for all beginners and you can use any gemstone bead you have on hand.

These wire-wrapped hair pins are gorgeous and the design is versatile. Make at any length you’d like – I make mine at 9″ and I use a lava bead so it can be used as an essential oil diffuser.

 

Prefer this tutorial in a PRINTABLE FORMAT?

Click here for the PDF version of “How to Wire-Wrap a Hair Pin”

 
How to Wire Wrap a Hair Stick Wire Wrapping Tutorial
 

LEVEL: BEGINNER

MATERIALS + TOOLS

  • 15” – 12 gauge wire (dead soft)
  • 12” x 20-22 gauge copper wire
  • 1 Lava Bead (12 mm)
  • 2 Gemstone Beads (8 mm)
  • Round nose pliers
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Wire cutters
  • Heavy duty cutters
  • Anvil or bench block
  • Hammer
  • Rubber Mallet
  • Ball Peen Hammer
  • File
  • Liver of Sulfur (optional)
 
 

How to Wire-Wrap a Hair Pin

STEP 1

Using a pair of heavy-duty cutters, cut the end of your 12 gauge wire in a diagonal cut. (fig. 1a). File until smooth (fig. 1b, 1c).

wire wrap jewelry

FREE WIRE-WRAPPING GUIDE TO YOUR EMAIL! 

JOIN NEWSLETTER

SEND GUIDE TO EMAIL

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime.

 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 1a
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 1b
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 1c
 

Step 2

Using a pair of round-nose pliers, start forming your swirl. Try to keep as tight as possible (fig. 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d). This part can be a little tricky which is why your wire should be dead soft.

 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 2a
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 2b
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 2c
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 2d
 

Prefer this tutorial in a PRINTABLE FORMAT?

Click here for the PDF version of “How to Wire-Wrap a Hair Pin”

 
Wire Wrapping Stones for Beginners
 

RELATED CONTENT

  • How to Wire-Wrap Stones Without Holes
  • Wire-Wrapping Tools & Supplies for Beginners
  • How to Wire-Wrap Crystals
  • How to Wire-Wrap a Simple Brooch Wire-Wrapping Tutorial
  • Beginner’s Guide to Jewelry Wire for Wire-Wrapping
 

Step 3

Make a few loops and straighten out base wire (fig. 3a). Using your thumb and fingers, start forming 3 bumps in the wire. This is where we will put the beads. (fig. 3b, 3c, 3d).

 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 3a
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 3b
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 3c
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 3d
 

Step 4

Once your bumps are formed, measure the TOTAL length of your hair pin. In my tutorial, I’m measuring my pin at 9” (fig. 4a). Using a pair of heavy duty cutters, trim down your wire to make your hair pin as long as you’d like.


Using a rubber mallet, straighten out the wire (fig. 4b, 4c). Place the swirl head on the anvil or bench and start hammering (fig. 4d, 4e). I like to flatten out the outside of the swirl more than the inside.

 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 4a
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 4b
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 4c
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 4d
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 4e
 

Prefer this tutorial in a PRINTABLE FORMAT?

Click here for the PDF version of “How to Wire-Wrap a Hair Pin”

 
Wire Wrapping for Beginners Start Here
 

Step 5

Place the pin on the anvil or bench block and hammer the rest of the pin (fig. 5a). Straighten out the pin with a rubber mallet if necessary (fig. 5b, 5c). Place the tip of pin on anvil or bench block – hammer until paddle is formed (fig. 5d, 5e).

 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 5a
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 5b
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 5c
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 5d
 
Wire-Wrapping Tutorial Wire Wrapped Hair Stick Tutorial
fig. 5e
 

KEEP READING…

Page 1
Page 2

Pages: Page 1 Page 2

Filed Under: Tutorials/DIY

Primary Sidebar

MadelynnHey there! Thanks for visiting 🙂

My name is Madelynn and I’m the owner of Studio 73 Designs.

Studio 73 Designs is managed by a team of wire wrapping jewelry enthusiasts.

If you enjoy my content, you can support me on Patreon 🙂 Cheers!

Follow Me

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WIRE-WRAPPING?

Sign up below and get access to my FREE wire-wrapping guides!

Sign Up
Wire Wrapping Tutorials
Wire Wrapping for Beginners Start Here
Beginner's Guide to Jewelry Wire for Wire-Wrapping
Wire Wrapping Tools and Supplies for Beginners
How to wire wrap stones without holes wire-wrapping tutorial for beginners
Wire Wrapping Tutorials DIY Jewelry Kits

Footer

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WIRE-WRAPPING?

Sign up below and get access to my FREE wire-wrapping guides!

Sign Up

Site Navigation

Home
About
Contact
Blog
Privacy Policy
Disclaimer
Terms & Conditions

Follow Me

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

© 2023 · Studio 73 Designs