Jewelry-Making Techniques

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How to Use the Artistic Wire® CONETASTIC™ Inverted Mandrel

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STEP 1
Insert Mandrel into CONTASTIC Tool Insert the inverted mandrel into the base of the CONETASTIC Tool (sold separately) with flat side of the mandrel shank aligned with the set screw.
STEP 2
Tighten Mandrel into Place Use an Allen Wrench to tighten the Inverted Mandrel into place.
STEP 3
Secure Wire Be Inserting it into the Mandrel Hole Insert wire into the hole at the base of the mandrel to secure the wire for wrapping.
STEP 4
Begin Turning Tool to Wrap Wire Holding and guiding the wire with your fingers, turn the CONETASTIC tool to wrap the wire around the mandrel.
STEP 5
Turn Tool to Wrap Wire Around Mandrel Continue turning the tool to wrap the wire around the mandrel.
STEP 6
Stop Wrapping Wire Once Desired Size is Created Finish wrapping when you reach the desired length of your cone.
STEP 7
Snip Excess Wire Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the end of the wire.
STEP 8
Release Wire From Hole Use the flush side of a cutter to snip the wire at the bottom to release it from the hole.
STEP 9
Remove Mandrel from CONTASTIC Tool Use the allen wrench to loosen the mandrel and remove it from the CONETASTIC tool.
STEP 10
Remove the Cone from the Mandrel Remove the cone from the mandrel.

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