How to Make the Open Ring with Pearl Project

openring chain project
Open Ring with Pearl Chain
Create a stunning bracelet or necklace with a few jump rings, a few beads and wire wrap.
Difficulty
Level: Beginner
Time to Complete: ~1 hour
Final Length: Customizable  
Materials Needed
Jump rings (see below)
flatnose pliers
chainnose plier
roundnose plier
headpins
glass pearls various sizes
Clasp of your choice
Ring Size Options:
16ga 12.0mm ID - 3 rings
16ga 7.0mm ID - 16 rings
16ga 5.0mm ID - 6 rings
Optional: 16 ga 5.0mm ID- 35 for a necklace

STEP 1: How to Wire Wrap

Thread a glass pearl bead on to a head pin.

openring chain step 1

STEP 2: Grip

Using a pair of round nose pliers, grip the head pin at the top of the bead.

openring chain step 2

STEP 3: Push Forward

Push the wire forward to make a 90 degree bend.

openring chain step 3

STEP 4: Change Grip

Release the tension grip on the pliers and rotate and grip on the "elbow " of the bend.

openring chain step 4

STEP 5: Wire Back, Over the Top and Down

With the new grip in place, bend the wire back over the top of the pliers and push straight down

openring chain step 5

STEP 6: Rotate the Grip

Release the tension grip and rotate the pliers one quarter turn.

openring chain step 6

STEP 7: Continue the path

Continue the path of the wire to create a complete loop

openring chain step 7

STEP 8: Wrap

Grip the end of the wire with a chain nose pliers and wrap the wire around the headpin two or three times. Keep tension on the wire for a well organized coil

openring chain step 8

STEP 9: Chain Layout

Assemble the chain as shown in the layout below. As you open and close jump rings to create the chain, add the wire wrapped pearl component as you go.
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