WigJig Dictionary of Beads and Jewelry Making Terms

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Jewelry  Making Terms -- U

"U" shaped bend

"U" shaped bend refers to bending wire in the shape of the letter "U".  This bend is frequently made with the tips of your round nose pliers.  This technique is frequently used when wrapping fine gauge wire around another wire component as shown at right. 

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