Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry. Making these copper links can be a bit tricky for the first few and then you'll

The Next Chapter Bracelet

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Wrapping
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Making these copper links can be a bit tricky for the first few and then you'll "get it" and be in the zone.

I suggest making all the wire links at the same time so they're consistent.

You can also do a variation on this bracelet by adding more components and creating a wrap bracelet going around your wrist 2-3 times.

Materials

18 Gauge Round Dead Soft Copper Wire - 1LB
H11-18D-1LB
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $22.57
  • Gold Club Price: $16.93
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24 Gauge Round Vintage Bronze Enameled Craft Wire - 60 ft
H5-N24-60FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $7.20
  • Gold Club Price: $5.40
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Rose Gold Filled Jump Rings Closed (.025) 22ga 4mm - Pack of 10
L11-11
  • Lesson Quantity: 16.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
  • Price: $5.02
  • Gold Club Price: $3.77
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Rose Gold Filled Oval Lobster 9mm - Pack of 1
L3-16
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $2.36
  • Gold Club Price: $1.77
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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
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  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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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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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $21.95
  • Gold Club Price: $16.46
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Chasing Hammer - Flat Faced with Polished Wooden Handle - Pack of 1
G3-13
  • G3-13
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $11.97
  • Gold Club Price: $8.98
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CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES
GLS-120.40
  • GLS-120.40
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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  • Price: $4.95
  • Gold Club Price: $3.71
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Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-35
  • G2-35
  • 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
Work directly from the 18-gauge wire spool or cut 6" pieces of wire and make your first loop using the 2nd smallest jaw of the barrel pliers.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, make a loop on the end of the wire
Step 2
Place the pliers jaw next to the loop you just created and make another loop.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, create a second loop next to the first
Step 3
Place the pliers jaw next to the 2nd loop you just created and make another loop.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, create a loop next to the last loop
Step 4
Place the pliers jaw next to the 3rd loop you just created and make the last loop to create the clover shape.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, make a fourth loop to complete the clover shape
Step 5
Make five of these or as many as needed to fit your wrist.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, clover shape wire link
Step 6
Work harden the links using a chasing hammer and bench block.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, work harden the links
Step 7
Straighten the 24-gauge wire if needed using the nylon-jaw pliers and cut six pieces of 3" wire. Make a wrapped loop at one end of each wire length creating a head pin.

Slip a bead onto the head pin you just created and complete the link with a second wire wrapped loop at the other end. Make six of these or as many as needed to fit your wrist.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, make a wrapped loop
Step 8
Connect the copper links and the beaded links using a jump ring or make your own jump rings.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, connect the bead links
Step 9
Connect extra jump rings to one end of the bracelet. This makes the size adjustable.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, add jump rings
Step 10
Attach a lobster clasp to the other bracelet end using a jump ring.
Kristal Wick's The Next Chapter Bracelet - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, attache a clasp