This method works for any frame and any bead, but I am using Herkimer Diamonds and Open Oval pendant by Amoracast here. Start by cutting wire that is long enough for the wrapping of the beads. Here I have cut 10cm to wrap 3 beads. Then you thread the beads, holding them down on […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – How to Wire Wrap an ID Bracelet with Herkimer Diamonds or Beads
12
Feb
Feb
When you have a long section of beads that you want to thread with wire (and have it keep its shape) but the wire is soft, there are ways to support it. One such method is to wrap a frame around the beads. Start with a generous length of wire – calculating the number of […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – How To Make A Beaded Ring with Herkimer Diamond
08
Feb
Feb
Note that any of the beads and the wire can pretty much be substituted. It is a matter of comfort and you want the wire you choose must be able to go through some of the beads twice. Thread the beads for the ring with desired wire. Here I have used 26 gauge (0.4mm) gold […]
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Jewelry Tutorial – How To Make Stud Earrings By Wire Wrapping Herkimer Diamonds Or Any Bead
07
Feb
Feb
This method works for any bead, provided the hole is large enough for the desired wire to go through. Ideally the post would be between 22 and 20 gauge (0.65mm to 0.8mm). Too thin and it would fall out of the earlobe, too thick and it might hurt to wear. Start by using a length […]
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Jewelry Making Techniques – How to Wire Wrap Herkimer Beaded Gold Filled Hoop Earrings
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Jul
Jul
This video shows how to wire wrap Herkimer Diamond Beads onto 40mm gold filled earring hoops using 26 gauge dead soft gold filled wire. For this jewelry design, I used 28 Herkimer beads, 2 hoops and 11” of wire per hoop (for a total of 22” of wire). Thread the beads in the order desired […]