Club Creative Studio shared a mini-lesson on how I like to make a double hook on April 8th. Today we continue the wire project by creating a double loop. You may want to add to the supply list a ruler and the hook that you made in the prior lesson.
For the hook and loop project, use these tools: chain-nose pliers, flush cutters, stepped forming pliers, round-nose-pliers, wire.
There are a few reasons why artists create their own hybrid jewelry findings like a hook and loop closure. These hand-made elements add to the over-all design and beauty, originality, and cost effectiveness of the piece. They are also fun to make, can be made to fit a specific design, and adding to the fact that it can be hand-made and not dependant on a manufacturer for its supply.
Enjoy creating your own double hook and loops and experiment with the different sizes and finishes as you develop your skills.
Refer back to the April post to refresh or review the steps to creating the double hook. This loop will match in design. Good luck!
Making a lovely loop to go with your hook
STEP ONE: Gather your materials begin with step two.
Gather all of the tools and materials needed first.
STEP TWO: To begin you will need to know that you will be working directly from the spool of wire. Flush cut the end and then measure out about three inches or so of wire from the largest step on the stepped forming pliers. This amount of wire should give you plenty to wrap around the largest jaw step twice as shown in the photo below.
STEP TWO
STEP THREE: As you bend both of the straight wires, you’ll want to finally cut the wire from the spool. Trim about one-fourth inch from the loop that you just made. Grasping the long wire with the chain-nose pliers, make a 90 degree bend and continue to make a loop. Holding that loop with the flat-nose pliers, wrap the wire around with the aid of the chain-nose pliers. When the core wires are wrapped (covered) and secure you can trim the extra wire.
STEP THREE
STEP FOUR: Finished wrapped loop.
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Cool! I love learning new things:)
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Happy A-Zing!
I think the best part about learning/trying something “new” is that in time, you can get very good at that skill and that is a great reward for little effort in exchange. Gotta love a challenge right?