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Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop. These beady wire links are so addictive to make.

Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Making Loops
  • Skill Level: Beginner
These beady wire links are so addictive to make. Once you get the process down, you can crank them out in front of the TV in no time. I love combining turquoise/teals with copper colors. It's always a satisfying color design. You can leave off the beads if you want a simpler version. While you're at it, might as well make matching earrings

Materials

18 Gauge Round Half Hard Copper Wire
H11-18H
  • Lesson Quantity: 400.00 feet
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $3.38
  • Gold Club Price: $2.53
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Gold Filled Hook Wire 20.5mm - Pack of 10
J19-70
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $13.40
  • Gold Club Price: $10.05
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Rose Gold Filled Magnetic Clasp 4.5mm Button Shape - Pack of 1
L3-13
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $5.38
  • Gold Club Price: $4.04
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Rose Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.025) 22ga 5mm - Pack of 10
L11-15
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.88
  • Gold Club Price: $3.66
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6/0 blue Picasso seed beads
  • Lesson Quantity: 44.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 44.00 each
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES
GLS-120.40
  • GLS-120.40
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.95
  • Gold Club Price: $3.71
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6 Step Barrel Plier - Pack of 1
G2-503
  • G2-503
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Instructions
Step 1
Cut 4.5" pieces of wire (nine for the bracelet, two for earrings).

Bend the wire over the largest jaw of the piers at the 1/3 mark so 1/3 is on one side of the jaw and 2/3 is on the other side.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, bend the wire
Step 2
Criss-cross it over the jaw making a full circle.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, cross the wires over the jaw of the pliers
Step 3
Gently flatten the circle portion.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, gently flatten the circle
Step 4
Bend the longer wire end over the 3rd largest jaw.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, bend the longer wire
Step 5
Wrap the wire all the way around the jaw, repositioning the pliers to create a full circle.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, complete the wrap to form a circle with the wire
Step 6
Press the circles together.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, press the circles together
Step 7
Make 9 links for the bracelet (two more if you want matching earrings). It's easier to make them all at the same time for consistency.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, make 9 links
Step 8
Slide four seed beads onto the outside wire.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, slip on 4 seed beads
Step 9
Gently reposition the wire to allow the beads to easily slide into place.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, position the beads
Step 10
Using your chain-nose pliers, make a 90-degree bend in the wire.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, bend the wire to 90 degrees
Step 11
Wrap the other wire around the straight wire creating a wrapped loop. Trim excess wire and finish the rest of them.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, wrap the wire around the other wire
Step 12
Make a 90-degree bent at the top of the coil.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, bend the wire to 90 degrees
Step 13
Cut wire ½" and wrap around the 2nd smallest pliers jaw.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, trim and make a loop
Step 14
This creates a closed loop.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, this closes the loop
Step 15
Open a loop and insert another link between the four seed beads. Close loop. Continue until you have attached all 10 links.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, open a loop and connect to another link
Step 16
Attach the clasp. One side uses a jump ring.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach the clasp
Step 17
Attach two ear wires to create earrings.
Kristal Wick's Copper and Turquoise Bracelet and Earrings - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach ear wires for the earrings

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