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Step 9: We want to make a loop at the top of this wire
component to allow us to hang a bead dangle. We do this with our
round nose pliers. First, grip the wire component as shown at
left. Hold the wire firmly and bend the wire down to begin making
a loop on the lower of the jaws of the round nose pliers. You
won't be able to complete the loop in the wire because the jaws of the
pliers will be in the way.
Step 10: At this point, your wire should appear as shown at
right. The red wire that we used here is soft wire and soft wire
doesn't naturally wrap tightly. When making this bend with 1/2
hard wire, you will find that making this loop
Step 11: In order to complete the loop, you will need to
change your grip on the wire. Re-grip the wire as shown at left.
Step 12: Now bend the wire the rest of the way around the
upper jaw of your round nose pliers as shown at right.
Step 13: Your wire component should now appear as shown at left. At this point we are ready to cut the excess wire and the point where the wire starts to overlap. Remember to cut the wire with the flat side of your cutter toward the finished wire component.
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Step
8: Remove your wire from your jig. At this point, the
wire component should appear
as
shown at right.
will
be easier.
