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Wire Wrapping & Wire Work Tutorials & Advice

Wire wrapping and wire work is a popular jewellery making technique that opens doors to a whole array of beautiful jewellery designs without the need for lots of tools. These techniques can incorporate anything from gemstone beads, gemstones cabochons to charms as well as pure wire work. The following pages give tips, advice and techniques in different areas of wire wrapping and are accessible to all levels of jewellery makers. You'll also find some inspirational projects on how to make your own beaded designs including wire wrapped bead chains, earrings, rings, bracelets and pendants using various techniques.

Tools For Making Jewellery Using Wire
Your Guide On Choosing Wire For Jewellery Making
Compare Jewellery Designs Using Different Sized Wire
Wire Gauge Conversions To Millimeters and Inches
How To Work Harden Jewellery Making Wire
How To Use Nylon Jaw Pliers For Jewellery Making
How To Use A Thing-A-Ma Jig For Jewellery Making
How to Wire Wrap a Bead With a Headpin
How To Wire Wrap A Bead
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Bead Chain
How To Wire Wrap A Briolette
Wire Wrapped Cluster Briolette Earring Tutorial
How To Make Wire Wrapped Bead Necklace With Handmade Clasp
How To Wire Wrap A Rough Crystal
How To Make Valentine's Day Earrings: Wonky Wire Hearts
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Crystal Necklace
6 Wire Wrapped Ring Projects & Essential Tools
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Bead Ring
How To Make An Anxiety Ring
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Gemstone Ring
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendant
How To Make A Tree Of Life Pendant With Ellie Gallagher
How To Wire Wrap A Gemstone Donut
How To Make Christmas Tree Earrings
Simple Sterling Silver Wire Scroll Earrings Tutorial With Guest Writer Alix Leeds
Soldered Circle Hoop Earrings With Beads Tutorial
How To Make Wire Hoop Earrings & Customise Them
Metal Charm Hoop Earring Tutorial
How To Make A Wire Word Necklace
4 Wire Wrapped Gemstone Tube Bead Projects
Festival Inspired Crystal Necklace Tutorial

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