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How to WIRE WRAP A GENUINE SEA GLASS MARBLE IN STERLING SILVER

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By SeaGlassLady
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Orange and White Authentic Sea Glass Marble Wire Wrapped in Sterling Silver
Orange and White Authentic Sea Glass Marble Wire Wrapped in Sterling Silver

Wire wrapping can be a lot of fun! It's an old ancient art that has been around for centuries. Perhaps you have been collecting sea glass for years. Or your grandmother left you her collection. Now you can make beautiful one-of-a-kind pieces to wear or hand down to your family!

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 22 gauge square wire
  • 22 gauge half round wire
  • wire cutters
  • blue painters tape
  • safety glasses
  • light with magnifer (if needed to see better)
  1. Step 1
    Genuine Green Sea Glass Marble Hand Wrapped in Sterling Silver
    Genuine Green Sea Glass Marble Hand Wrapped in Sterling Silver

    Begin by cutting (4) 6 inch pieces of 22 gauge square wire. When you become an expert, you will decide the length according to your design. Longer lengths allows you to add more design to the top of your sea glass. Be sure it's not too short or you will not get have enough to work with.

  2. Step 2

    Gather all (4) 22 gauge square wires together and tape the ends together for ease of use. Cut a (1)4 inch strip of the 22 gauge half round wire. Take the half round wire and wrap it at the center of the (4)strips of 22 gauge square wire. You can wrap it around 2 to 4 times, whichever you prefer. Trim ends neatly with wire cutters. Gently remove tape.

  3. Step 3
    Someday you will be able to make this beautiful Milk White Sea Glass Bracelet!
    Someday you will be able to make this beautiful Milk White Sea Glass Bracelet!

    Place sea glass marble on top at center and bend the wire up on both sides. Take a (1)6 inch piece of half round wire and secure the top by wrapping the wire all around the top tightly and trim with wire cutters. Separate the wires to cage in the marble. Take (1) of the pieces of square wire hanging from the top and make a loop for your chain to hang on. Take the remaining hanging wires and wrap them all around the top of the marble and trim ends with wire cutter. Have fun making your own design!

Tips & Warnings
  • Don't get discouraged, it takes practice to be perfect!
  • Save scraps of sterling silver in a plastic bag to sell back to company
  • Highly recommend starting off with copper wire from your hardware store
  • Store your sterling silver in a plastic bag to prevent tarnishing
  • Wear safety glasses, wire can shoot into your eyes!

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