Beaded Wire Wrapped Pendant Necklace

Create a personalized pendant necklace by wrapping colorful beads with craft wire. This project is perfect for beginners and allows you to customize your accessory with your favorite colors and shapes.

Jewelry & Accessories Beginner 1 hour $15
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Choose a bead that will be the focal point of your pendant.
2. Cut about 12 inches of jewelry wire.
3. Thread the bead onto the center of the wire.
4. Hold the bead in place and use round nose pliers to create a small loop above the bead by bending the wire.
5. Wrap one end of the wire tightly around the base of the loop several times to secure it.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 below the bead to create another loop and wrap to secure.
7. Trim any excess wire with wire cutters and tuck in sharp ends with chain nose pliers.
8. Attach a jump ring to the top loop of your pendant.
9. Thread your necklace chain through the jump ring.
10. Attach the clasp to the ends of the necklace chain using jump rings or by opening and closing the chain links.
11. Your pendant necklace is ready to wear or gift!
Materials
Jewelry wire (20 or 22 gauge, about 12 inches)
Assorted beads (glass, crystal, or gemstone beads)
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
Necklace chain (18-20 inches)
Jump ring
Clasp (lobster or spring ring)
Ruler or measuring tape
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