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

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Step 6

Once the paddle is formed, make 2 diagonal cuts to form the end (fig. 6a, 6b, 6c). File until smooth (fig. 6d, 6e).

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fig. 6a
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fig. 6b
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fig. 6c
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fig. 6d
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fig. 6e

Step 7

Feed your 20 gauge wire through the first bead and start wrapping at the base of the swirl to secure. Wrap 5-6 times (fig. 7a, 7b, 7c, 7d). Flip over to prepare to wrap on other side (fig. 7e)

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fig. 7a
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fig. 7b
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fig. 7c
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fig. 7d
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fig. 7e

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Step 8

Wrap 2-3 time (fig. 8a). Add lava bead and secure with 2-3 wraps (fig. 8b, 8c). Add third bead and start wrapping to secure wire (fig. 8d, 8e).

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fig. 8a
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fig. 8b
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fig. 8c
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fig. 8d
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fig. 8e

Step 9

Wrap 5-6 times (fig. 9a). Snip excess wire (at both ends) with wire cutters and tuck ends in with needle nose pliers (fig. 9b, 9c, 9d).

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fig. 9a
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fig. 9b
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fig. 9c
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fig. 9d

Step 10

This step is optional but I like to add a little texture to the pin. I like to use a ball peen hammer – it makes little “dimples” in the wire (fig. 10a, 10b, 10c). At this point, your hair pin is all done!

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fig. 10a
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fig. 10b
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fig. 10c

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Finished Hair Pin

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