Wire Wrapping Tutorials and Helpful Hints

Peruvian Opal Bracelet – Tutorial 003 – Skill level: Beginner

Tools and Supplies:

• Flush cutters
• Size N metal crochet hook or 9 mm diameter round mandrel
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers

• 16 gauge wire, 17″ (14″ for the frame, 3″ for the hook)
• 26 gauge wire, approximately 3′
• 8 mm beads, approximately 15

Cost:  $ 6.00 USD.

This fun frame bracelet is a great starter project for the jewelry artist who is new to wire wrapping. It is easy to change the length of the bracelet – simply add in or decrease the bends on your frame before wrapping on your beads. You can also use a smaller mandrel (for example, 7 mm mandrel for 6 mm beads) for a smaller, more delicate looking bracelet or use a larger mandrel for semi-precious nuggets and create a large, chunky bracelet. Whichever you chose, just have fun – this is so quick and easy to make!

This tutorial can be downloaded to your computer. The tutorial is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF file. FREE – Download Adobe Reader

Cost:  $ 6.00 USD.

Wire Crochet Pearl Bracelet – Tutorial 002 – Skill level: Intermediate – chain and single crochet stitches used

Wire crochet is a simple and fun way to create a unique look for your jewelry. This bracelet is made with a specific pattern in mind, but it is lots of fun to randomly string beads onto your wire to create a one-of-a-kind piece, too!

I used sterling silver for this project but craft wire is a great option, especially with all the different colored wire to choose from.

Tools and Supplies:

Tools

• Flush cutters
• Size 0 metal crochet hook
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers

Supplies

• 26 or 28 gauge wire, approximately 22′ to 25′
• 6-7 mm white nugget pearls, approximately 50 pearls
• 6-7 mm purple nugget pearls, approximately 25 pearls
• 6-7 mm dark green nugget pearls, approximately 25 pearls
• 4.5 mm 16 gauge jump rings to attach clasp, 6 (The number of jump rings will be determined by what style of clasp you pick. 5 mm jump rings can be used.)
• Clasp

Cost:  $ 6.00 USD.

This tutorial can be downloaded to your computer. The tutorial is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF file. FREE – Download Adobe Reader

Geometric Bracelet – Tutorial 001 – Skill level:  Beginner

Learn how to make this geometric bangle style bracelet. Complete step-by-step written instructions and photographs guides you through this beginner’s project. This bracelet has limitless possibilities – use your favorite beads – crystal, amethyst, vintage German – just go for it! This bracelet was published in Step By Step Wire Jewelry – Fall 2006. Check out my blog entry at Online Wire Wrapping Instructions – Geometric Bracelet.

Tools and Supplies:

Tools:

• Flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Ruler
• Marker
• Wire straightening pliers (optional)
• Bracelet mandrel (optional)

Supplies:

• 16 gauge wire, 20-24”
• 26 gauge wire, 6-7′
• Flat, oblong focal bead, approximately 2 x 1.5 cm
• 4 mm beads, 6-8
• 1-1.2 cm beads, 6-8
• 20 gauge wire, 6"
• Large cable chain, 1"
• 6 mm jump ring (optional)

Cost:  $ 6.00 USD.

This tutorial can be downloaded to your computer. The tutorial is available in Adobe Acrobat PDF file. FREE – Download Adobe Reader

Cost:  $ 6.00 USD.