Briolette Wire Wrap # I

This is how I started making my briolette wraps in the beginning. I then started finding my own techniques, which I will show in another tutorial.

Tools used: Round nose pliers Chain nose pliers

I like to use 22 gauge wire. Artistic wire comes in many colors. I don't like to waste wire so, I keep the wire on the spool or wrapped with a twisty tie to keep the wire in place. If you are not comfortable with the bulk then cut about 8 inches of wire. More wire the better.

Make a closed wrap loop on one end.

Take your round nose pliers and push the wire away from you to a 45 degree angle. Notice how your pliers are laying horizontal.

Once you have done this take your round nose pliers and twist it up so that it is vertical. Now your thumb should be facing up. As shown in the photo.

Now take the wire and flip it over towards you. The pliers should still be in the vertical position.

Twist your wrist up towards you so that it is vertical and your thumb show be facing the table. Take the wire push it away from you in a 45 degree angle to make the circle.

You take the wire and wrap it around to make a close wrap loop. I use my fingers to wrap it around. You can use a chain nose pliers or bent nose pliers to do this part.

Remove the closed wrap loop.

Cut the excess wire.

I go down about a 1/2 inch before I make the bend with my chain nose pliers. Make the bend.

Slide the briolette on to the wire.

Make sure the briolette is not too tight. Take your chain nose pliers, just the tip part and place it beside the briolette. Push up to make the 45 degree bend.

This is what it will look like. Make sure you cross it as the picture shows below.

Place your chain nose pliers slightly above the briolette.

Hold firmly and take the wire and wrap it around to me up with the closed wire loop.

Cut your wire... Wal La!!!