How to Create a Wrapped Loop

Learn to how to make a wrapped loop in this beading tutorial video.

1. String a bead or beads onto a head pin or eye pin.

2. Grasp the wire above the beads with round-nose pliers. Bend the wire to a 90-degree angle over top of the pliers.

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3. Place the pliers above the bend. Pull the wire around until it crosses in front of itself, forming a loop.

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4. Place the round-nose pliers into the loop, wrap the wire tail around the wire stem until the space between the loop and bead(s) is wrapped with wire. 

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5. Trim the wire as close to the coil as possible; press the end down with the pliers.

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