Wire Work Basics

A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Techniques, Wire Jewelry, Wire Work Basics
Wire Work Basics – Perfecting the Wrapped Loop
- March 26, 2019
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- by Detrina Kofroth
Wire Wrapped or Wrapped Loops are best used when you need a more secure connection between jewelry Components. Wrapped Loops are commonly used to make beaded chains, clasps and secure connectors. Once completed, they are closed for good and can only be used with an open connection such as a simple loop. When making a […]
A Jeweler's Life, Jewelry Techniques, Wire Jewelry, Wire Work Basics
Wire Work Basics – Perfecting the Simple Loop
- March 24, 2019
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- by Detrina Kofroth
Simple Loops are commonly used for making Eye Pins, Beaded Links, Dangles and Connectors to name a few. The Simple Loop is capable of opening and closing and this makes it very different from a Wrapped Loop which is only open while you are making it. This makes the Simple Loop less secure but more […]