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The wrapped loop is a simple way to form a connector loop on a wire length or headpin. A loop is very secure and cannot be pulled open—the only way to remove it is to cut it off. Once you are familiar with the basic technique, you can use wrapped loops to make your own beaded chain lengths or connectors.
The wrapped loop is a simple way to form a connector loop on a wire length or headpin. A loop is very secure and cannot be pulled open—the only way to remove it is to cut it off. Once you are familiar with the basic technique, you can use wrapped loops to make your own beaded chain lengths or connectors.
Thread a headpin or wire through your chosen bead or beads. Using chain-nose pliers, make a right-angle bend in the headpin about 1⁄8in (3mm) above where you want the loop to be placed.
Using round-nose pliers, roll the wire back onto itself around one of the round jaws.
Holding the wire tail, pull it all the way around the pliers’ jaw until it crosses underneath, making a loop.
Hold the loop in chain-nose or fl at-nose pliers and, using bent-nose pliers in the other hand, pull the wire tail around the wire or headpin. Make two and a half turns.
Cut off the excess wire using wire cutters. Get as near to the wraps as you can to leave just a tiny amount of wire protruding.
Using chain-nose pliers, pinch the wire end against the wraps so that it lies flat.