Make a Quick End Cone

by Abby Hook
A useful component for hiding multi strand ends, this project teaches you precision placement of wire, since it is very important that there are no spaces between the wire coils as this would compromise the strength and rigidity of the cone.
Instructions
Prepare Your Pliers
Shape the wire cone by coiling the wire around your round nose pliers.

Your grip is important too loose, and the wire will twist on itself, slowing you down. Too tight, and you'll mark the wire with divots, making the cone look unattractive.

If you struggle to find the right grip, try this trick: wrap a couple of small pieces of masking tape around one jaw of your round nose pliers.

Make sure the tape is smooth and firmly stuck on the inside of the jaw to avoid making the problem worse.
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Begin to form the cone
Cut a 12-inch piece of 20-gauge wire. Straighten it (see simple earwires).

Form a loop around the very tip of the pliers by bending the wire end around the jaw without tape.

Keep the wire at a 90° angle to the pliers at all times.
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Continue coiling
Carefully coil around the jaws of the pliers, repositioning the pliers after every turn.
Continue until you come to the end of the wire.
Continue until you come to the end of the wire.
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Pro Tip: Bend the wire around the pliers rather than turning the pliers. This will reduce the pressure you put on the wire with the pliers and thus eliminating marks, it is also better for your hands and wrists!
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Final step
Remove the cone from the pliers.
Snip the top and bottom loop off (as these will not be perfectly shaped) by holding the wire cutters at an angle as shown.
Make sure the wire ends are in line with each other so that the cone is straight.
Tuck the ends in slightly with the chain nose pliers.

Don't forget to remove the tape from your pliers and make sure any the sticky residue is removed.
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You're have finished!
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. For comments or questions, please go to www.abbyhook.co.uk

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Materials

20 Gauge Half Round Half Hard Copper Wire
H11-20HRH
  • Lesson Quantity: 12.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
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Tools

Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
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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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  • Price: $16.97
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Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
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  • Category: Findings
  • Technique(s): Coiling