Briolette Wire Wrap # II

Here is another briolette wire wrap that I have done. This briolette is cut glass, and it gets thicker when I wrap. I usually use semi-precious stone briolette. I also try to find briolette's that are thinner. I cut about 16 inches - more wire is better.

Go down about 2 inches then make the 45 degree bend. Slide your briolette up the bend.

I cross the wire as pictured.

I then uncross the wires so the wires are side by side.

I then take the longer piece of wire and wrap it around the shorter wire close to the briolette. I start to wrap it.

I use my finger and push the wire around the briolette as a guide.

As the wire gets shorter. I take the wire and guide it up with my finger and wrap it around once onto the shorter wire. Leave this wire alone. We will make our close wrap loop

I take the round nose pliers and make a close wrap loop. Put the wire between the pliers. Push the wire away from you and make a 45 degree bend.

Twist your wrist up so that the pliers are vertical. Take the wire and push it toward you around the round nose pliers.

Twist your hand (back of your hand will face you) so that the loop is now at the bottom. Adjust your hand so it is more comfortable for you to work.

Remove the briolette. Take your chain nose pliers hold firmly to the loop part and start your wrap.

Wrap the wire around then cut the excess.

Go back to the long wire - I cut about 1 1/4 of wire and take the round nose pliers and make a spiral.

Here is the finished piece.