Wire Wrapping

Wire wrapping is a jewelry-making technique where you use wire (instead of soldering or welding) to create settings, connections, and decorative designs.

At its core:

• You take wire (copper, silver, gold, brass, or craft wire).
• Wrap it around stones, beads, or other components.
• Use pliers and cutters to shape it into loops, coils, spirals, and cages

It’s one of the oldest methods of jewelry making, dating back thousands of years, and it doesn’t require heat or complicated tools—just wire and a few basic hand tools.

Things you can make with wire wrapping:

• Pendants (wrapping crystals or cabochons without drilling holes).
• Rings and earrings.
• Decorative links and chains.
• Intricate woven or braided wire designs.

It’s popular because it’s accessible, creative, and versatile. Even beginners can make pretty pieces with simple wraps, while advanced artists create detailed, sculptural wire art.

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