Learn how to wire wrap crystal with just a few tools.See post for full instructions and video.
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Equipment
Pliers
Wire cutters
Wire (experiment with different gauges, try a lighter gauge if you’re a beginner)
Crystal
Instructions
Cuttwo wires of the same length. Length depends on the size of your crystal (cutextra)
Twisttwo wires together to serve as your crystals “backbone” or base. Make this“backbone” as long as your crystals longest flat part. Start with your twowires making a plus sign. Then twist them together until you reach your desiredlength.
Startwrapping wire around crystal to make a supportive cage. When the two or threewires meet, twist them together a few times and continue. Keep readjusting crystal to hold in place. Keep filling in “bare” spots where crystal could slipout.
After you’re finished wrapping, bring all wires to thetop and twist together. Use pliers to bend the twist and create a loop. Usewire cutters to cut off any extra wire. Tuck and bend the wire ends into theloop with pliers, making sure no rough ends stick out.
Practice makes perfect! Mine started looking better after a few tries.