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:  $ 8.00 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:  $ 8.00 USD.

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