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Chunky Wire Wrap

Chunky Wire Wrap

By Janice Parsons

This project is as delicious and juicy today as it was when we first introduced it as a class at The Bead Shop. We don’t have an exact date of when it was first taught, but it was featured on the cover of the 2005 Spring Class Catalog. It is a simple technique repeated over and over to create a cluster of opulence. Use a substantial base chain, follow the instructions for wire-wrapping oodles and oodles of beads, and you will see your design grow as you add beads….As we used to say, “more is more!” In this sample, the green story has so much impact because color was limited to shades of mint and olive with contrasting silver, but be as wild and crazy as you want. Enjoy!

Happy Beading!
Janice

Level: Intermediate

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Ingredients

  • Approx. 100 sterling silver or gold-filled 2" headpins  
    • 20-25 sterling silver, gold-filled, Vermeil or Thai silver bead caps
    •  20-25 Thai silver or Vermeil daisy spacers
    • - 2 sterling silver or gold-filled oval jump rings
    • - Approx. 100 4mm-10mm round gemstones, pearls and crystals
    • - 1 foot 22-24-gauge sterling silver or gold-filled chain
    • - A clasp of your choice

     

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