Jewelry Making and Beading Instructions

Tutorial 007: Fat-wrap bead
By Eni Oken - www.enioken.com

Step 4: Cut the wire flush and wrap the other side, wrapping very closely to the bead. Be sure to make the loop (eye) about the same distance of the bead as the first one.

Step 5: Overlap the other side forming a thick wrap. To make it easier to hide the wire end, wrap very closely to the bead on the final layer and cut flush with the wire cutters.

Step 6: Using the flat-nose pliers, straighten out the loops. If needed, use the tip of the chain-nose pliers to tuck in the ends of the wires. Be careful to not squash the fat ends.

Analysis: The wraps are now thicker, making the bead look more finished, without the need of using washers.

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