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01/03/2013

Wire-Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

I loved yesterday’s bracelet so much that I had to make it a set!  I made a necklace, too.  This is actually the faster of the two projects as you will only need to wrap one bead – this necklace should take you less than 10 minutes to make!  What do you think?

Wire-Wrapped Bead Necklace

 

If you caught yesterday’s tutorial for the wire-wrapped bead bracelet, you will find the wire-wrapping instructions to be exactly the same – I’m just sharing them again in case this is the first of the two tutorials you are visiting.  You can also make a pair of earrings to match as well – Natalie’s tutorial at North Shore Days is what inspired both of these pieces!

What you will need:

  • Round-nosed pliers – it’s not absolutely essential that they are round, but it will be easier to work with.
  • Wire cutters
  • 18-gauge wire
  • Beads you love (I found these at Hobby Lobby)
  • Jump rings
  • An 18″ chain

Wire Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

Now, I don’t have a specific length I’m going to tell you to use, here, because a lot of it will depend on how big your beads are and how tightly to choose to wrap them.  I used about this much wire (above) for one loop and the wrapping.  I used another inch or so for the second loop.  So you can either work off the coil, or cut off a similar length.

First, make a loop at the end of your bead.  This is where the round-nosed pliers are great, you just loop it right over.  Then, twist the excess once or twice around the “neck” of your loop.

Wire Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

Now, wrap your wire around the bead.  There’s no rule for how tightly wrapped it should be – whatever you like is fine!

Wire Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

At the bottom end of the bead, take the straight part of the wire and make a second loop, wrapping the tail around the neck just the way you did on the top end.  Then, take the tail of the wire you wrapped around your bead, and wrap that around the neck as well.

Wire Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

It’s hard to tell in the above photo bu there are 2 wires there.  See below, that might help.

Now, nip the excess off with your wire cutters.  You may also want to file the cut edges.  Your focal bead is ready!

Wire Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

All you need to do at this point is find the center of your chain, and cut the link, leaving two equal-length halves of chain.  Use a jump ring to attach your bead to each end of the chain.

Wire Wrapped Single Bead Necklace

Fabulous! ;)

Adrianne

 

Filed Under: Jewelry, Necklaces, Tutorials Tagged With: 10-minute project, beads, Glass, necklace, red

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  4. Jean says

    09/12/2015 at 1:03 am

    Are you using sterling wire or silver plate?

    Reply
    • Adrianne says

      09/13/2015 at 2:43 pm

      Silver plated copper, but of course you may use whatever your preference is.

      Reply
  5. Jody Todd says

    10/22/2014 at 5:39 am

    It’s really gorgeous..love the bead. OH, and your nails are beautiful too:-)

    Reply
  6. Jess says

    04/12/2013 at 9:21 pm

    I love this tutorial and have pinned it!

    Reply
  7. Katherine says

    02/12/2013 at 6:01 am

    I pinned this IMMEDIATELY! So simple, and so beautiful. Loving the blog, keep it up!
    Katherine, UK.

    Reply
  8. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    01/13/2013 at 8:19 pm

    So gorgeous Adrianne – love it!

    Reply
  9. Melanie says

    01/11/2013 at 1:03 pm

    You should have your own store where you sell jewelry :)

    Reply
  10. Jessi says

    01/09/2013 at 5:16 pm

    Gorgeous! What an awesome matching set. :-)

    Reply
  11. Jill says

    01/09/2013 at 1:19 pm

    Love it! And your nails look so pretty!

    Reply
  12. Bethany says

    01/09/2013 at 10:43 am

    Great tutorial! It is very elegant looking. I have also posted some jewelry tutorials, so please check my site out. Dropping in from Fun in Functional link party.

    Reply
  13. Marisa says

    01/05/2013 at 8:47 am

    I love this project and I want to thank you for the tutorial. I pinned this project on my board on Pinterest. I love your blog,! Marisa-

    Reply
  14. kara says

    01/03/2013 at 8:48 pm

    I love this design! Definitely makes a nice set!

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    01/03/2013 at 10:33 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Now if only I had the confidence to try this!

    Reply

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Hello, and welcome! I'm Adrianne, an artist, author, designer, and blogger in mid Michigan. I work from home, chase my two kids, and this once-city-girl is learning how to care for chickens and adjusting to life out in the country. I have a compulsion for daily creativity... sometimes it's jewelry-making, paper crafting, metal stamping, mixing and baking, or giving new life to recycled items. But with 2 young kids, time is short! My goal here at Happy Hour Projects is to share projects and tips that you can do in an hour or less. The ideas you find here are designed to add a little creativity in your day, no matter how much (or how little) time you have!

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