How to Wire Wrap a Bead With a Headpin
Wire wrapping a fully drilled bead with a headpin is a simple wire wrapping technique that will allow you to create a wide variety of jewellery designs.
On this page we share the jewellery making supplies you need and step by step instructions with photos on how to wire wrap a bead with a headpin. Use your wire wrapped bead as a charm to attach to earring drops, necklets or bracelet designs.
Tip...
Make sure your chosen headpin is flexible enough to wrap and will fit comfortably through your chosen beads, never force a headpin through a bead as this could damage or break your bead.
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Headpins
Headpins can be used to create earring drops, attaching charms to bracelets and more. Available in sterling silver, plated and 9ct gold in a range of sizes to suit your needs.
Gemstone Beads
You will need a gemstone bead! We have so many beautiful beads to choose from in a range of gemstones in many shapes and sizes.
Jewellery Making Pliers
This tutorial requires a few pliers to complete the look including round nose pliers, snipe nose pliers and side cutters. All of these are available individually or in our popular pack of pliers.
Follow the step by step tutorial
Follow our simple guide below on how to wire wrap a bead using a headpin.
Step 3
Use snipe nose pliers or flat nose pliers to hold the loop flat whilst you wrap the remaining headpin wire around on its self and down towards the bead. You can use round nose pliers or your hands to wrap the wire.
Step 4
Wrap the headpin until there is no excess remaining - if you can not do this before the bead starts you can trim it off with side cutters. For a neat finish use snipe nose pliers to squeeze the end of headpin close into the coil. Your bead is now finished and ready to incorporate into a whole array of jewellery designs!
Watch our tutorial which incorporates wire wrapping a headpin
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Have a question?
If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our friendly team who will be more than happy to give you advice over email or on the phone.
You can learn more and find inspiration by visiting our Jewellery Making Tutorials, Jewellery Making Kits and YouTube Channel. Don't forget to follow us on social media and tag us in your designs on Instagram & Facebook, we would love to see!