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Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry. Traffic Luminescence can be a pendant, bracelet or zipper charm.

Traffic Luminescence

by Mei Tan
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Wrapping
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Traffic Luminescence can be a pendant, bracelet or zipper charm.

Materials

18 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-18H
  • Lesson Quantity: 8.75 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $17.76
  • Gold Club Price: $13.32
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28 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire
H8-28D
  • Lesson Quantity: 6.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $1.79
  • Gold Club Price: $1.34
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6mm Emerald 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-102
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.77
  • Gold Club Price: $3.58
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6mm Topaz 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-84A
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.97
  • Gold Club Price: $3.73
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6mm round red crystal
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
6mm Siam 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 10
A13-90B
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $4.10
  • Gold Club Price: $3.08
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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Flat Nose Wire Pliers
G2-506
  • G2-506
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.97
  • Gold Club Price: $12.73
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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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Acculoop Precision Round Nose
PLR-741.00
  • PLR-741.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $18.97
  • Gold Club Price: $14.23
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Optional Tools
WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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Instructions
Step 1:
Forming the loops
Cut a piece of 22 centimeter 18-gauge wire.

Grasp one end of the wire with round nose pliers to create the first loop.

The size of the loop should be slightly bigger than the 6 mm bead, around 7 mm.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - Forming the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Cut a piece of 22 centimeter 18-gauge wire
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - Forming the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Grasp one end of the wire with round nose pliers to create the first loop.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - Forming the loops, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, The size of the loop should be slightly bigger than the 6 mm bead
Step 2
Hold the wire between the pliers to create identical second and third loop as shown.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Hold the wire between the pliers
Step 3:
Forming the frame
Hold the base of the third loop and bend the wire 90-degree towards the loop.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - Forming the frame, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Hold the base of the third loop
Step 4
Continue bending the wire at 90-degree around the 3 loops.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Continue bending the wire at 90-degree around the 3 loops
Step 5
A total of five 90-degree bend.

The loops are enclosed in a rectangle frame as shown
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, A total of five 90-degree bend
Step 6
Use the round nose pliers to create a basic bail/loop.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Use the round nose pliers to create a basic bail
Step 7
Bend the remaining wire along the frame and create a tiny spiral loop at the end.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Bend the remaining wire along the frame
Step 8:
Attaching the beads
Cut a piece of 15 cm 28-gauge wire.

Wrap one end around the bail and frame 5 or 6 times.
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - Attaching the beads, Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Cut a piece of 15 cm 28-gauge wire.
Step 9
Insert and place the first bead inside the first loop.

Secure by wrapping the wire around the loops 2 or 3 times.

Repeat with the second and third beads
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Insert and place the first bead inside the first loop.
Step 10
Well done!
Mei Tan's Traffic Luminescence - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, traffic light wire pendant

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