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Topics: Making Your Own Neckwire

Q.
How do you bend 16 or 18 gauge wire into a neckwire or choker?
- Eliza
A.
Using a round cylindrical item (such as a coffee can) is a great way to get the round shape needed to create a neckwire or choker from gold-filled full-hard, sterling silver full-hard or Zebra Wire™ colored copper wire. Measure the neck you are creating the piece for or decide what size the choker is going to be. Then measure different cylindrical objects to find one that fits the best.

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