How Do You Make Handcrafted Wire Jewelry?
Learning how to make simple handcrafted wire jewelry is quick and easy. Wire wrapped jewelry has recently become very popular, and the materials and tools needed are inexpensive and readily available. In no time at all anyone can be crafting handmade wire jewelry to wear, to give as gifts, or to sell. Here you will learn how to make simple wire wrapped bead pendant earrings completely handmade by you. All materials and tools can be purchased at a craft or jewelry supply store. You will need 20- gauge jewelry wire of copper, silver or gold-fill and two ½ long glass or gemstone beads in teardrop, briolette, or marquis shape. I recommend starting with less expensive copper wire if you are a complete beginner. The tools you will use are a small pair of wire cutters, needle nosed pliers, round pliers, a metal file, a ruler and a round, not faceted, pen or pencil. To begin, measure 4 to 6 inches of wire and cut with the clippers Thread it through one bead leaving a short side with 1 inch sti
