Learn how to make this wire-wrapped, adjustable sun/snowflake ring using your favorite bead and round wire!
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CHAPTERS
Intro: 00:00 - 0:23
Tools and Materials: 00:24 - 1:09
Creating the "Rays": 01:10 - 04:41
Creating the Ring Band: 04:42 - 09:08
Adding the Bead and Rays: 09:09 - 11:56
The Finished Piece: 11:57 - 12:37
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In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create this adjustable wire wrapped sun ring using a 4mm bead of your choice and round wire!
Let's get started!
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Materials:
Ruler
Ring Mandrel
4 segments of 18 gauge wire, about 3” long
~ 9-12" of 20 Gauge Round Wire (Dead-Soft or Half-Hard)
24 gauge wire, you can cut off a segment, but I like to work from the spool.
A 4mm bead of your choice, just be sure that the hole is large enough for the 20 gauge wire.
Flush cutters
Tools:
Chain Nose Pliers
Flush Cutters
Round Nose pliers (Optional)
Flat Nose Pliers (Optional)
Rubber Mallet (Optional)
Pin Vise (Optional)
Spring Clamp (Optional)
Pin Vise:
https://amzn.to/3JVva8B
Rubber Mallet:
https://amzn.to/3pKAvZz
Spring Clamp: (I got mine from a hardware store).
https://amzn.to/3yJocxh
Ring Clamp:
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The Flush Cutters I use:
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Where I get some of my beads and materials:
https://www.firemountaingems.com
Where I get my wire:
https://www.riogrande.com
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