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Perfect Wrapped Loops

Posted by Bobbi J Maw on

Wrapped loops - a secure loop for jewelry components - are an essential technique in making jewelry. Wrapped loops, unlike just a turned loop, can't come open by accident. Your dangly beads are far less likely to disappear without a trace. Learning to create them neatly, can be a bit tricky at first. The two biggest challenges I see my students struggle with, is creating wrapped loops, neatly and consistently. Step One - Invest in a decent pair of round nose pliers - half of the quality of your  work comes from the tools you use. You don't have to break the bank -...

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