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Basic Wire Wrapping Formulas

by Judy Ellis
Have you ever wondered how to get the most accurate measurements when making a wire bracelet or just need to know how much wire it takes to wrap a pendant?

Today our tips come from our Entire Intermediate DVD Series and just might take the guesswork out of your next projects. You can learn all about this and more in our Entire Intermediate DVD Series.
Instructions
Basic Wire Bracelet Formula:
• Basic Wire Bracelet Formula: circumference of wrist + ½” = length of wires needed
• Recommended 22-, 21-, or 20-gauge square half hard wire for both main construction and wrap wires
• Wraps needed = minimum of 5 wraps in each location

This is to assist you in creating a Beaded Clasp Bangle Bracelet like the one pictured. We feature this Bracelet as Project 1 in our Entire Intermediate Series.
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Framed Pendant Chart:
The basic chart below will help guide you in understanding the distance between wire wraps when you are making a framed pendant like the one featured on Disc 3 of our Entire Intermediate Series.
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Materials

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  • Category: General Education
  • Technique(s): Wrapping

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