How to Make an Amber Bead Ring
Select an amber bead., Start with a length of the thicker 14 gauge wire a little over the size of the ring., Place the wire around your finger with the amber bead so you can see where the other wire loop will need to be., Make the second wire loop...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select an amber bead.
If you are using a single bead, place it on top of your finger so you can see how it will look and feel.
Make sure the 18g wire will fit through the hole in the amber bead. -
Step 2: Start with a length of the thicker 14 gauge wire a little over the size of the ring.
Wrap the wire around one of the ends of the round nosed pliers.
Make a small loop then wrap the band around a mandrel or your finger into a U shape so that it fits comfortably. , The loops should sit above the fingers, not between the fingers which will be uncomfortable. ,, File the ends of the wire and tuck them in so that they do not catch on clothing. , Tie one end of the 18g wire through one loop.
Do the tie off by going through the 14g wire loop, then twisting the end at least two or three times around the other 18g wire.
Trim. , But Don’t tie off the second loop yet. , If you need help, see the Technical Information sheet, Calculating Ring Size. , The ring should fit comfortably and slide over the knuckle. ,, If needed file the wire ends smooth using the needle files. , Simple strands of beads across the top of the ring looks great, too. -
Step 3: Place the wire around your finger with the amber bead so you can see where the other wire loop will need to be.
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Step 4: Make the second wire loop the same size as the first loop and trim.
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Step 5: Grip the loop with the flat nosed pliers and gently twist the loops so that they are perpendicular to the band.
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Step 6: Now pass the 18g wire through the amber bead.
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Step 7: Loosely string the other end through the second loop.
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Step 8: If you have a mandrel
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Step 9: find your ring size on the mandrel and mark it.
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Step 10: Place the ring on a mandrel (or your finger if you do not have a mandrel.)
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Step 11: Once you have found the right size
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Step 12: tie off the second loop and trim.
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Step 13: Check to see that the wire ends do not catch on anything.
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Step 14: Try using other beads - See the Pearl Cluster Ring project which uses many small pearls or try other large beads.
Detailed Guide
If you are using a single bead, place it on top of your finger so you can see how it will look and feel.
Make sure the 18g wire will fit through the hole in the amber bead.
Wrap the wire around one of the ends of the round nosed pliers.
Make a small loop then wrap the band around a mandrel or your finger into a U shape so that it fits comfortably. , The loops should sit above the fingers, not between the fingers which will be uncomfortable. ,, File the ends of the wire and tuck them in so that they do not catch on clothing. , Tie one end of the 18g wire through one loop.
Do the tie off by going through the 14g wire loop, then twisting the end at least two or three times around the other 18g wire.
Trim. , But Don’t tie off the second loop yet. , If you need help, see the Technical Information sheet, Calculating Ring Size. , The ring should fit comfortably and slide over the knuckle. ,, If needed file the wire ends smooth using the needle files. , Simple strands of beads across the top of the ring looks great, too.
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