Wire Coiling

Coiled wire in jewelry making refers to wire that has been wrapped repeatedly into tight loops or spirals, either around itself or around another wire.

What it looks like

• A spring-like spiral
• Even, repeated loops
• Can be tight (close together) or loose (more open)

How it’s made

A jeweler takes a piece of wire and:

• Wraps it around a tool (like a rod or needle), or
• Wraps a thin wire around a thicker wire

This creates a neat, uniform coil.

What it’s used for

Coiled wire is used to:

• Add decoration and texture
• Create beads or spacers
• Strengthen parts of a design
• Form shapes like spirals, rings, or clasps

Source: ChatGPT