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

The wire cone is shaped by coiling around your round nose pliers. The grip you have on your pliers is very important, too loose and the wire will keep turning on itself, resulting in you getting nowhere fast. Too tight and you will mark the wire, leaving little divots in the finished cone, making it unattractive.
If you struggle to maintain the right grip there is a little trick you can try. Stick a couple of small pieces of masking tape around 1 jaw of your round nose pliers. Take great care that the tape is smooth and well stuck down on the inside of the jaw – to avoid making the situation worse!

Begin to form the cone

Cut a piece of 20 gauge wire 12” long. Straighten the wire (see simple earwires).
Form a loop around the very tip of the pliers, by grasping the end of the wire and bending it around the pliers jaw without the tape.
Keep the wire at a 90° angle to the pliers at all times.

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.

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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
Price: $0.53
Gold Club Price: $0.40

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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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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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Chain Nose Wire Pliers

G2-508

G2-508
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $32.95
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Category: Findings
Technique(s): Coiling

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Abby Hook

In 2009 I decided to pursue a dream I had harboured for many years, to start my own jewellery business! So that is exactly what I did. I love what I do, it is not just a job to me - it my passion and obsession! Born and raised in North London, I grew up surrounded by artistic people. Living in a very close community with a diverse mix of characters, I was able to try my hand at a whole array of crafts, from sewing to polymer clay modelling. I come from a long line of artists, my Great, Great Grandfather was Frank Paton, well known for his realistic portrayal of both wild and domestic animals using oil paints, but he is probably more fondly remembered for his pencil etchings. Many other family members have continued the tradition of painting and drawing. Although I enjoyed drawing, I wasn't particularly good at it. Imagine my delight when I discovered the possibility of bringing things to life with wire! I am the Author of Wire Jewellery Masterclass. The idea for writing this book seemed to me like a natural progression from the writing of individual tutorials. It allows me to place the various skill levels in order, offering a starting platform for the complete novice, through to the more advanced levels, as well as giving ideas for more experienced wireworkers to develop their existing abilities