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Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop. This simple, understated design is quick and easy to make.

Dainty Boho Ring

by Abby Hook
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Making Loops
  • Skill Level: Beginner
This simple, understated design is quick and easy to make. You can make one for every outfit. It uses a minimal number of materials, making it a great design to get to grips with jewellery making.

This tutorial teaches you to make a ring size S (approx 9.5 US) but instructions are included to help you calculate the wire required for different sizes. A ring sizing guide is included at the end of the tutorial, so that you know the length of wire required for different shank sizes.

Materials

16 Gauge Round Dead Soft Copper Wire
H11-16D
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28 Gauge Round Dead Soft Copper Wire
H11-28D
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Blue Crazy Lace Agate 6mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand
A1-610
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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
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Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
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Flat Nose Wire Pliers
G2-506
  • G2-506
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5 1/2 Inch Nylon Flat Jaw Pliers with Replacement Jaws
G2-1
  • G2-1
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY RING MANDREL 1-16
MAN-295.00
  • MAN-295.00
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Instructions
Step 1:
Prepare the wire
The first thing to do is shape the ring shank.This tutorial is based on ring size 'S' or '9.5'.

To calculate the required size for your ring, check the mm length on the chart, less 6mm for the bead and add 2 x 10mm (2cms) for the loops. So, for ring size 'S': 60mm-6mm+20mm=74mm.

Straighten the wire by holding one end with the chain nose pliers and pulling the length through the jaws of the nylon jaw pliers
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Prepare the wire, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, prepare the wire
Step 2:
Shape the shank
Hold the wire against the desired size on the ring mandrel
Carefully push the wire into place to form a perfect circle.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Shape the shank, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, hold the wire against the mandrel
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Shape the shank, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, form the ring around the mandrel
Step 3:
Form the loops
Grasp one end with the round nose pliers, turn the pliers upwards to form a very small loop, using the very tip of the pliers. Repeat on the other end.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Form the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, make a loop on the end of the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Form the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, make a loop on the other end of the wire
Step 4:
Round the loops
Notice how the loops aren't round at the moment and more of an egg shape. To make them round, position the flush cutters so that the flat edge of the blade is against the loop and the blade is at a 90° angle to the shank wire.
Snip the very tip of the wire off on both sides. Notice how this opens the loops up again.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Round the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, trim the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Round the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, wire ring shank
Step 5:
Close the loops
Insert the tip of the round nose pliers into the loop again and close the loop by turning the pliers
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Close the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, close the loops
Step 6:
Reposition the loops
To allow the bead to be fitted, we need to reposition the loops, so that they face each other. Grab one with the flat nose pliers and carefully turn the loop, so that it points up, making sure not to distort the shape of the ring shank.

Repeat on the other side. Return the ring shank to the ring mandrel to check the size and shape and adjust if necessary.

Note: - the gap between the loops should be 6mm
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Reposition the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, turn the wire loop
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Reposition the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, turn the wire loops
Step 7:
Attach a new wire
In preparation for attaching the bead, cut a 25cm length of 28-gauge wire. Secure to one side of the ring shank, by coiling the center of the 28-gauge wire 5 times.

Keep the coils straight and tight by keeping the wire at a 90° angle to the shank at all times.

Slide the coils together with your thumb nail. Thread the wire through the first loop.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Attach a new wire, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach a fine wire to the shank
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Attach a new wire, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach a new wire
Step 8:
Attach the bead
Thread a bead onto the wire and position between the loops. Pass the wire through the second loop on the other side and coil the shank 5 times.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Attach the bead, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, thread the bead onto the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Attach the bead, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, coil the shank 5 times
Step 9:
Overlap the wrapping
Bring the 28-gauge wire back to the loop, by overlapping the existing coils.

Take care to ensure that the new coils 'lock' into place in the existing ones
Pass the wire back through the bead. Repeat on the other side.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Overlap the wrapping, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, attach the bead
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Overlap the wrapping, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, coil the wire over the other coils
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Overlap the wrapping, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, coil the wire around the shank
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Overlap the wrapping, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, coil the wire around the shank
Step 10:
Final step
Secure the 28 gauge wire, by coiling 3 times, ensuring that the new coils 'lock' into to place in the existing ones.

Trim the wire on the outer edge of the ring shank, so that the wire end is not sitting against the skin.

Tuck the end in using the chain nose pliers.
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Final step, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, trim the wire
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Final step, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, tuck in any ends
Abby Hook's Dainty Boho Ring - Final step, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Loops, Wire Loop, Wrapped Wire Loop, size chart

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