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printer friendly versionMaking a Simple Loop
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Step 1
 |  | Using round-nose pliers, grip the wire above the last bead added in your design or about 3/8-inch down from the end of a length of wire. Bend the wire to a 90-degree angle. |
Forming the first loop:
Step 2
 | | Grip the tip of the wire with the end of the round-nose pliers, leaving very little wire peeking through the barrels of the pliers. |
Step 3
 | | Rotate your wrist away from your body, while using the tip of your thumb on the other hand to push on the wire below the pliers, forming a loop.The placement of your thumb will help keep the angle sharp and the loop circular. Turn the wire into a loop. |
Step 4
 | | If necessary, adjust the loop so it is centered. |
Forming the second loop:
Step 1
 | | Slide bead(s) onto your created eyepin from step 4. |
Step 2
 | | Using your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers, bend the wire to form a right angle as close to the bead as possible. |
Step 3
 | | Using side cutter pliers or the cutting part of your rosary pliers, remove any excess wire, leaving approximately 1/4-inch of wire. |
Step 4
 | | Examine the tips of your round-nose or rosary pliers. Find the area that is approximately 1/8-inch away from the end. Depending on how fine or thick of a point your round-nose or rosary pliers have, you might need to adjust the distance in order to achieve the same size loop. |
Step 5
 | | Grab the very end of the wire at a point approximately 1/8-inch down from the tip of your round-nose or rosary pliers. |
Step 6
 | | Roll the wire around the tip of the round-nose or rosary pliers to form a complete circle centered over the wire stem. |
Step 7
 | | To open or close a loop, using your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers, gently lift the loop up from the closed side making a small space to insert your next loop. Do not pull the loop straight out or the round shape will be distorted. |
Step 8
 | | Insert another loop or earwire. Close the loop back to its closed position using your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers. |
Step 9
 | | To make sure the tip of the wire forms a secure loop, use your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers and gently squeeze the loop to ensure it is securely closed. Or if you have them, you can use a pair of loop-closing pliers. This ensures the loops won't separate while you're wearing your design.
Helpful hint: to make the piece look more finished, make your loop so it closes on the same side as your original loop when using eyepins. |
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