How to Wire Wrap a Briolette Bead (Video)
Jewelry and Coffee with Rena
Video Episode 29
by Rena Klingenberg.
Here’s how to wire wrap a briolette bead, so you can use it as a pendant, earring dangle, or other component:
Supplies:
Here’s what you’ll need for this practice session:
- 1 Briolette or Teardrop Bead – I’m using an opalite glass teardrop bead. (Technically, briolettes are faceted, not smooth like my teardrop bead.)
- 6″ (15.2 cm) Round Wire – use the thickest gauge of wire that fits comfortably through the hole of your bead. Many gem briolettes need very thin wire – 24 or 26 gauge; the bead I’m using in this video can handle 20 gauge. If your wire is thinner than 20 gauge, I recommend using half-hard wire. For 20 gauge and thicker, use soft wire.
- Wire Cutter
- Chain Nose Pliers
- Round Nose Pliers
- Flat Nose Pliers
The Jewelry Rena’s Wearing
in This Video:
Earrings – from my Face-Framing Wire Earrings tutorial.
Pendant – from my Zen Spiral Pendant tutorial.
Necklace Cord – from my Leather Choker for Pendants tutorial.
Want to Learn the Basics of
Designing Your Own Wire Jewelry?
In my Design and Make Artistic Jewelry Components video class, you’ll learn how to get great ideas for wire jewelry designs – and then follow my easy system for turning those ideas into successful pieces of jewelry.
By the end of this online video class, you’ll be designing and making your own artistic earwires, clasps, connectors, and pendant bails.
You’ll also learn my tips for making wire jewelry more easily, with more professional looking results.
