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In this post, I'll show you how to make a spiral bead cage pendant. Bead cages are awesome because you can put whatever you want inside - it doesn't have to be a bead. 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. This tutorial is part of my "Beginner Series" of simple … [Read more...] about How to make a spiral bead cage pendant

This is a beginner wire tutorial that shows you how to make jump rings. By making your own jump rings, you can make them when you need them, in whatever size you want. Looking for simple wire-wrapping techniques? Click here to see all PRINTABLE wire-wrapping tutorials for beginners RELATED CONTENT How to Make a Wire-Wrapped Bead LinkHow to Make a Wrapped … [Read more...] about How to Make Jump Rings

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to wire-wrap a bead pendant. Wire wrapping a bead is a simple and easy way to make a cute pendant which can be hung from a chain or cord. I use 18 gauge wire and a 10mm bead but I encourage you to experiment with different sizes of wire and beads to achieve a slightly different look. This wire-wrapping tutorial is part of my … [Read more...] about How to wire-wrap a bead pendant

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a wire-wrapped bead link. Wire -wrapped bead links are secure because they are wrapped, so they CAN NOT be pulled open like the simple eye pin wire loop. These bead links can be used as components for bracelets, necklaces, etc... Looking for simple wire-wrapping techniques? Click here to see all PRINTABLE wire-wrapping … [Read more...] about How to make a wire-wrapped bead link

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a wrapped eye pin wire loop. Wrapped eye pins are more secure because they are wrapped, so they CAN NOT be pulled open like the simple eye pin wire loop. LEVEL: BEGINNER Looking for simple wire-wrapping techniques? Click here to see all PRINTABLE wire-wrapping tutorials Step 1 Using your needle nose pliers, make … [Read more...] about How to make a wrapped eye pin – Wire Loop