How Do You Make A Wrapped Wire Loop?
One important thing for beaders to know is how to make a wrapped wire loop. This often takes a little bit of practice but allows you to attach clasps, make earrings, and work with head and eye pins with the utmost amount of security. There are also several other great projects that require this as a good option and that makes it a great thing for you to learn. Add your beads or finish your project on the wire or pin. Grasp the wire above the beads with the round nose or combination pliers. This will help you measure out the “neck” of the wrapped wire loop. The “neck” is where you will wrap the wires and should be 1/8″ to 1/4″ long. Bend the wire on a ninety degree angle. Reposition your round nose pliers so that they are gripping the ninety degree wire and are right up next to the “neck”. Wrap the wire around the top jaw of the pliers. This will form your loop so do it carefully and bring it around tightly. Grasp the loop with your flat nosed or chain nosed pliers. Carefully use your r
