Wrap the weaving wire around the front left base wire one time to secure the wires. Next, spread the wires to each side, (3 on the left, 5 on the right), leaving the front two wires straight up. Grab the weaving wire again and wrap it around the bottom base wire, then around both wires and again around the top wire. Repeat this modified soumak weave until your weave is about 1 inch long. (Do not cut the weaving wire at this point).