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Daily Wire Tip Sept. 12: Bracelet Hook Ideas
Daily Wire Jewelry Making Tip for
September 12, 2010
Question:
I make freeform sterling silver wire wrapped bracelets. One end is a spiral, the other is formed into a hook. Any tips on making the hook look more finished and professional?
-Bobbi in Lafayette Hill, Pennsylvania
Answer:
Wire Faculty member Sherrie Lingerfelt did a great job in this video tutorial, showing How to Make a Double Wrapped Hook. I believe it will look nice on your handmade bracelets too!
Answer contributed by Dale “Cougar” Armstrong
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Malone Guthrie
September 12, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Thank you. Lovely hook. I notice it was made with twisted half hard wire. What guage is best?
Malone
dalecgr
September 15, 2010 at 12:07 am
Thanks Malone, the wire gauge you choose to use for a hook should match the project it is being created for. For example, an item made in 22g would look great with a 22g hook, etc.