Making a Simple Loop
Step 1
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Using round-nose pliers, grip the wire above the last bead
added in your design or about 3/8-inch down from the end of a length
of wire. Bend the wire to a 90-degree angle.
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Step 2
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Grip the tip of the wire with the end of the round-nose
pliers, leaving very little wire peeking through the barrels of the
pliers.
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Step 3
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Rotate your wrist away from your body, while using the tip
of your thumb on the other hand to push on the wire below the pliers,
forming a loop. The placement of
your thumb will help keep the angle sharp and the loop circular.
Turn the wire into a loop.
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Step 4
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If necessary, adjust the loop so it is centered.
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Slide bead(s) onto your created eyepin from step 4.
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Using your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers, bend the wire
to form a right angle as close to the bead as possible.
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Using side cutter pliers or the cutting part of your
rosary pliers, remove any excess wire, leaving approximately 1/4-inch
of wire.
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Examine the tips of your round-nose or rosary pliers. Find
the area that is approximately 1/8-inch away from the end. Depending
on how fine or thick of a point your round-nose or rosary pliers have,
you might need to adjust the distance in order to achieve the same
size loop.
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Grab the very end of the wire at a point approximately
1/8-inch down from the tip of your round-nose or rosary pliers.
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Roll the wire around the tip of the round-nose or rosary
pliers to form a complete circle centered over the wire stem.
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To open or close a loop, using your bent-nose or
chain-nose pliers, gently lift the loop up from the closed side making
a small space to insert your next loop. Do not pull the loop straight
out or the round shape will be distorted.
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Insert another loop or earwire. Close the loop back to its
closed position using your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers.
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To make sure the tip of the wire forms a secure loop, use
your bent-nose or chain-nose pliers and gently squeeze the loop to
ensure it is securely closed. Or if you have them, you can use a pair
of loop-closing pliers. This ensures the loops won't separate while
you're wearing your design.
Helpful hint: to make the
piece look more finished, make your loop so it closes on the same side
as your original loop when using eyepins.
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