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Step 6:  Grasp the loop on one end in your bent chain nose pliers and hold the loop while you continue to wrap the wire.  At this point the wire should begin to make a spiral on the side of the bead.  Complete about 4 loops of wire on either side of the bead.  See the pictures below for how this should appear. Side View End View Step 7:  Using your flush cutter, cut the excess wire.  Squeeze the cut end of the wire with your bent chain nose pliers so that it lays flat.  See the picture at right for a completed bead with end cap wraps.

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