Today I would like to share with you a classic wire wrapping technique – herringbone weave.
– 2 pieces of 12 inches (24 gauge 0.020 in 0.51 mm) Filofly 925 Sterling Silver Wire, Dead Soft, Round (for the beads part)
– 2 pieces of 6 inches (18 gauge 0.040 in 1.02 mm) Filofly 925 Sterling Silver Wire, Half Hard, Round (for the hooks)
– A pair of pearl beads (preferably 8 mm)
– Flat nose plier
– Round nose plier
– Wire cutters
STEP 1.
Make a loop using round nose pliers.
Leave one side of wire around 3 inches
STEP 2.
Wrap that side around and all the way down of main wire about half inch long, then cut the rest
STEP 3.
Put wire through the bead hole move up along the bead
STEP 4.
Wrap wire around the top of the bead one time then wrap around the bead to the other side
STEP 5.
Repeat that step by wrapping the wire on top of each other on the top
STEP 6.
When the wire reaches the top then wrap wire below the loop a couple times and cut the rest
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STEP 1.
Pull out wire 6 inches
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STEP 2.
Curve wire around the pen
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STEP 3.
Loop one end of the wire using round nose pliers
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STEP 4.
Loop the other end using round nose pliers also but leave the opening part
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STEP 5.
Insert the bead part then use flat nose pliers to close the end of the wire
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STEP 6.
Follow the same steps for the other side
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Material : 925 Sterling SilverÂ
Hardness : Dead Soft
Shape : Round
Size : 24 Gauge
Length : 5 Feet
Product Dimensions : 0.51×0.51×1524 (mm) / 0.020×0.020×60 (inches)
Product Weight : 3.42 (grams) / 0.12 (oz)
Material : 925 Sterling SilverÂ
Hardness : Half Hard
Shape : Round
Size : 18 Gauge
Length : 5 Feet
Product Dimensions : 1.02×1.02×1524 (mm) / 0.040×0.040×60 (inches)
Product Weight : 12.96 (grams) / 0.46 (oz)
Includes : 1pc Round Nose Pliers
Dimensions : 5″ x 3″ x 0.38″, Round Nose Ø 1 – 5mm
Material : Carbon Steel (Durable and Strong)
Spring Loaded : Self-Opening for easier and safer use
$7.99
Material : High Carbon Steel (Durable and Strong)
Includes : 1pc * Side Cutting Pliers
Dimensions : 4.75″ x 3.38″ x 0.5″
Spring Loaded : Self-Opening for easier and safer use
$8.99
Material :Carbon Steel (Durable and Strong)
Includes :
1pc * Pouch : 6.25″ x 4.50″ x 1.50″ : Made with faux leather material, Easy to carry, Sturdy storage zipper with elastic for organization.
1pc * Round Nose Pliers : 5.12″ x 2.56″ x 0.50″ (Ø 1 – 5mm)
1pc * Side Cutting Pliers : 5″x 2.25″ x 0.50″
1pc * Needle Nose Pliers : 5.12″ x 2.25″ x 0.50″
1pc * Linesman Pliers: 5″ x 2.25″ x 0.50″
Double Leaf Spring : Self-Opening for easier and safer use
$19.99
