Looking to learn new skills and create beautiful wire jewelry? Check out this wire wrapped beaded ring tutorial, perfect for beginners and a fun way to add to your crafting skills! Join me in the highs and lows of this video... I did experience some unforeseen trials that we will overcome together!
Videos referenced:
Hair Forks Made Easy https://youtu.be/oxfrdCqVu6c
Wire Wrapped Hoop Earrings https://youtu.be/jvu0F1s3ev4
The Original Wire Wrapped Ring https://youtu.be/ZSBDsUCaJ1o
Tools & Supplies
Tweezer nose pliers https://amzn.to/40ejGWw
Flush cutters https://amzn.to/3NyDj4n
Copper wire https://www.craftwireusa.com
Bail pliers https://amzn.to/4dZk9iO
*Radial sanding disc https://amzn.to/48gsKMO
*Silicon Polishing disk https://www.riogrande.com/product/dedeco-universal-silicone-polishing-kit-unmounted/332800GP/?code=332800
Tumbler https://amzn.to/4eZ0L6Y
High-grade Steel shot https://amzn.to/4hh9dzl
Protectaclear https://www.everbritecoatings.com/?af=4NVHG
Polishing Cloth https://amzn.to/4h74rUi
Ring Mandrel - this and the hammers often come in kits on Amazon 👍
Nylon Hammer - mine’s from Harbor Freight
10-12" 18g wire
1 6mm bead
20/22g wire to attach bead
Chapters
00:00 Intro & Welcome!
04:42 Beginning to Form the Ring
06:45 Bending Out the "arms" of th Ring
13:10 Attaching the 6mm bead
21:45 Forming the Ring Around Mandrel
24:00 Tying in the Ends to Finish the Ring
31:40 Finishing on the Ring Mandrel
32:50 The Reveal of the Finished Ring
34:17 A Brief Talk about Radial Sanding Disks and Silicon Disks
35:55 Final Thoughts Until Next Time!
