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What can you make out of wire and beads?
4 Non-Jewelry Things to Make with Beads and Wire:
- Wire Wrapped Headband by Moms and Crafters:
- Geometric Spiral Wire Bookmarks by The Beading Gem’s Journal:
- Petrified Wood Wire Wrapped Pendants by Doodlecraft:
- Wire Bead Flower by Inspiration and Realisation:
- Branch Pendant from Moms and Crafters:
What gauge wire is best for beading?
24-gauge wire
24-gauge wire is fine enough to fit through most gemstone beads, and is durable enough to make good wire-wrapped loops. 22 gauge jewelry wire is a good general-purpose wire gauge.
How to make earrings with beads?
You start with two metal beading hoops. Next, take thin 24 or 26 gauge copper wire -wrapping wire and loop it around the hoop tightly 10 times. Next, add a bead to the wire, and pull the wire snug back to the hoop, making […] Simple wire -wrapped earrings with gunmetal-black wire and ear wires.
What do you need to get started in beading?
Earrings go with any outfit and are timeless. From wire wrapping rings, bracelets, earrings, and even necklaces, you’ll only need your favorite beads, a spool of wire and some pliers to get beading! Whether you’re getting started or a wire wizard, you’ll find a quick and easy wire wrapping jewelry project that will make the perfect gift.
How do you make a simple piece of jewelry?
I started this piece by shaping a piece of 16 gauge silver plated wire into an S-shape; then I started hammering it, creating a different texture. I then used two pieces of wire by twisting them together, then wrapping them around the S-shape wire. At last I started attaching the leaf shaped charms and a […]
What is a copper bead pendant?
This is a copper bead that has been hand wrapped in 20g copper wire to form a ring. This pendant definitely represents the dark side – of copper that is. It has been oxidized to a near black color and then polished with 0000 steel wool and afterward tumbled to have the copper shimmer through and at the same time increase strength and shine.