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Beaded double Band Ring

5/16/2017

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Tools
  1. Wire cutters
  2. Flat nose pliers
  3. Ring mandrel
  4. File

Materials
  1. 20 gauge wire 14-16” (depend on ring size)
  2. 4-6 beads no larger than 6mm (2-4mm is best for looks
   

   Everyone loves rings and why not, they are so fun and can be easy to make for yourself! This one also takes very little wire and beads to make, so you can make a bunch and have a ring for every finger and every occasion! So come on let's get started and make us some fun rings!

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Directions
  1. Cut 20g wire in half
  2. Wrap wire around the ring mandrel ½-1 size larger than finished ring will be.
  3. Where the wires cross in front twist them around one another one  (makes a u shape connection on both sides) to two times (creates a spiral connection). Make sure to keep all wires parallel while doing this).
  1. On one side of the connection separate the wires just a bit
  2. Remove from mandrel
  3. Slide on bead/s to the inner wire
  4. Wrap the tail around the ring bands three times
  5. Trim the ends and flatten/file  with the end facing away from the inner band
  6. Pull the next wire around this beaded section and slide on the next set of beads to be placed in a design you like
  7. Repeat steps 6 & 7 to finish this side wrapping the wire under the last wrap, not on top covering the first wrap.
  1. Go to the other side of the ring and repeat steps in last section 
  2. Check ring for any rough edges and gently file them to make a comfortable ring
  3. Place back onto mandrel to adjust size and reshape if needed
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Triple Bead Wire Ring

5/16/2017

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Tools
  1. Wire cutters
  2. Flat nose pliers
  3. Ring mandrel
  4. File

Materials
  1. 20 gauge wire 20”
  2. 3 5-6mm beads

 

  Another wire wrap ring? Sure, but really, can we get enough of them? I think not! Trinket rings are a great way to show your style and not break the bank! This ring is super easy and really fun to wear. Make them for all your friends in no time, or make enough for every finger and every outfit! 
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Directions
  1. Place the beads as close to centered on the wire at 1.5-2 sizes larger than the finished ring onto the ring mandrel.
  2. Wrap Wires around the mandrel back and then to the front again just one time
  3. Wrap one tail around the cluster of beads in a spiral or u-shape to capture them
  4. Repeat on the other side to capture the cluster of beads from the opposite direction
  5. Remove from mandrel
  1. Wrap wire around the band one time to secure it
  2. Do the same on the other side of the ring
  1. Take one wire and going through the band wrap the wire in between the first and second bead.
  2. Then again between the second and third bead
  3. Wrap the end around the band three times 

  1. Take the other wire and going through the band wrap the wire in between the first and second bead.
  2. Then again between the second and third bead
  3. Wrap the end around the band three times 
  4. Trim, flatten and file the ends on the outside of the ring band on both sides
  5. ​Place back onto ring mandrel to adjust size a bit and reshape
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Easy Egyptian Coil Bracelet

5/9/2017

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Ever wonder how they make those awesome spiral /coil Egyptian bracelets? Well so did I. I went searching and I found only two sets of directions. Both were terrific, but as I was working, I wondered if there was an easier way to assemble them. I was having trouble getting the links hooked together after I made them. So I came up with a way that works better and easier for me, and maybe it will be better for you too. 
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Tools
  1. Round nose pliers
  2. Flat nose pliers
  3. Wire cutters
  4. File (emery board)
  5. ¼” Dowel
  6. Thin Sharpie
  7. Ruler
Materials
18-20 gauge wire 10 feet (I used 18 gauge)

Directions
  1. Cut one piece of wire 8” long
  2. Cut 18 pieces of wire 6” long
  3. File all the wire ends
Clasp Hook

  1. Hold ends together and fold in half
  2. Using flat nose pliers bring the tip closers to begin hook
  3. Gently bend the very tip up just a bit
  1. Measure from the tip ⅜” then using round nose pliers bend it around the pliers so little tip is still pointing up
  2. Move round nose pliers to ⅛” below where the tip is and bend back in the opposite direction (you should have something that resembles a S shape)
  3. Spread tail wires a little apart at the tips
  1. Make a small loop on each tip from inside to outside
  2. Continue loops till you get spiral coils that should end Just below the hook top
Links
  1. Fold 17 of the 6” pieces in half
  2. Use flat nose wires to bring them slightly closer but not closed
  3. Mark these wires ¾” from the fold tip in with a thin sharpie
  4. (Optional) mark ⅜” between the tip and the mark
  1. Feed one wire onto the hook loop under the spirals
  2. Make a small loop on both ends
  3. Coil each end until the spiral meets your ¾” mark
  1. Bend the coils up over your round nose pliers towards the last link
  2. Continue steps 5-8 for the rest of your wires, or until your bracelet is one link short of fitting.
Clasp Eye
  1. Mark the center of the last wire (3”)
  2. Loosely fold the last wire into a large open teardrop
  3. Place on tip into the last link loop and then the other tip on the other side of the loop(they should cross each other inside the loop)
  4. Place your ¼” dowel into the large loop so that your half way mark is centered on it.
  5. Pull both wire ends until they are tight around the dowel and the center mark is centered
  1. Remove dowel
  2. Make small loops on each end of the wires
  3. Coil until they come over and just barely under the eye loop top
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All Wire Spiral Earrings

5/2/2017

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    Love spirals? Well so do I! I just can't get enough of these fun designs. They are everywhere in nature and they can be mesmerizing to look at. So I designed these super easy and fun earrings that you can make in a very short period of time.
  
​   The best part is the design is simple to master and you can add all sorts of elements to change it up a bit. For instance add extra small beads t the top of every spiral for some color, or if you just can't stop yourself from making spirals add even more drops for more drama. Whatever you do have fun with it!



Tools
  1. Round nose pliers
  2. Flat nose pliers
  3. Wire cutters
  4. File (emery board)
  5. Pen with cap (bic style round)
  6. Rubber Hammer and bench block
  7. Sharpie

​Materials
  1. 18-20 gauge wire 49-50”
  2. 4" of the 20 gauge is for ear wires
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Directions

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Fish hook ear wires
  1. Cut one wire 4” long
  2. Small loop with round nose pliers on both ends
  3. Slide on loop under pen top with loop opening away from pen
  4. Wrap wire about ¾ of the way around pen​
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  1. Now repaet step four in last section on the other side of the wire
  2. Find center between the larger loop ends and cut making two ear wires
  3. Cut shorter stems if you wish
  4. Gently file ends with emery board
  5. Using Chain nose pliers make a small bend on ends facing away from earring loops (if you wish) to a 20 degree angle with flat nose pliers
  6. Hammer gently to strengthen 
  1. Cut - 2 wires 10” long, 4 wires 4” long, 2 wires 4 ½” long (for a total of 20 pieces)
  2. File the ends of all the wires
  3. Make a small loop on one end of every wire

4” and 10” wires
  1. Begin to make spiral using the flat nose pliers to help hold the loop and keep the spirals parallel, then slowly in small increments make the wire spiral around.
  2. When you get enough of a spiral you can drop the flat nose pliers and use your fingers.
  3. Spiral until only ¼” is left on the wires
  1. On the smallest spirals only, make a small loop going from the front of the spiral to the back
  2. Bend this spiral up to make the loop centered to the spiral center
  3. Set aside the completed and uncompleted spirals
​4 ½” wires
  1. Mark the end with no loop with a sharpie at ¾” from the end
  2. Repeat steps one and two in the previous section until the spiral reaches the sharpie mark.
  3. At the mark bend the wires up to center them
  4. Make a small loop going from the front of the spiral to the back ( hold the wire stem just under your tool to keep the stem from warping while making the loop)
Assembly
  1. Gently hammer all the spirals to make them sturdy, be careful to not hammer the small loops.
  2. Feed onto the large spiral one small one medium and one small spiral drop
  3. Make a small loop on the large spiral going in the opposite direction of the spiral to capture these drops and make a place to hang on the earwires.
  4. Open the earwire and place the large spiral on, then close the earwire and you are done!
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