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Please note that the crystal gemstone beads used in this project vary in size and shape.
- Before you begin, please watch the video on How to Wire Wrap A Briolette.
- Following what you learned in the video, cut a 2 feet length of wire using your flush cutters. (You may cut more for a "messier" wrap). Thread it through your crystal gemstone bead and create a "Birds Nest" wire wrap. Snip off any excess wire using your flush cutters.
- Take your length of chain and slide it through the loop on your wire wrapped bead.
- Next, using your chain nose pliers, open a gold plated jump ring and attach it onto the last link from one side of your 36 inch length chain. Close the jump ring.
- Open another jump ring and slide it onto the last link from your other side of chain; also slide on the loop from your lobster clasp and close.
- That's it!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- CHA-99959 - Matte Gold Plated Slim Rolo Chain 2mm Bulk By The Foot
Project uses 36 inches. You will need 3 packages.
- WNT-2233 - Beadsmith Tarnish Resistant Gold Color Copper Wire 22 Gauge 20 Yards (18.2 Meters)
Project uses 24 inches. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-2514 - Gold Plated Curved Lobster Clasps 12mm (10 Pieces)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5250 - 22K Gold Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (100)
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- SPQC-803 - Crystal Quartz Gemstones, Rough Pendants 9.5-68mm, 6 Pieces, Clear
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-5600 - Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - For Cutting Beading Wire, 1 Piece
- XTL-5511 - Beadsmith Jeweller's Micro Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose