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Intro:   Making a Wire Wrapped Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

step 1:   Cut Wire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

step 2:   Place Wire Around Mandrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

step 3:   Wrap Wire Around Mandrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

step 4:   Wrap the Shorter Wire Around Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

step 5:   Place the First Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

step 6:   Wrap Wire Around The Stone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

step 7:   Continue to Add Stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

step 8:   This Ring Will Have 3 Stones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

step 9:   Wrap Longer Wire Around The Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

step 10:   Wrap Shorter Wire Around The Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

step 11:   Your Ring is Now Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Intro:  Making a Wire Wrapped RingThis instructable is going to take you through the steps of creating a lovely wire and crystal wrapped ring. Items needed for this project are: Ring Mandrel, Wire Cutters,20 Gauge Wire (36"), Crystals or Stones, and Optional are Needle Nose Pliers.

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Image Notes1. This ring will be completed in this project.

step 1: Cut WireUse wire cutters and cut off approximately 36" of wire for this project.'

Image Notes1. Cut 36" of Wire.

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step 2: Place Wire Around MandrelPlace your wire around the ring mandrel. You will start your ring at about 1 1/2 sizes larger than you want the finished size to be.

Image Notes1. Place Wire Around The Ring Mandrel.

step 3: Wrap Wire Around MandrelTo make the band of your ring, you will leave about 6" of wire on one side, wrap the longer side around the mandrel about 3-4 times. You can wrap it more or lessdepending on your preference. Twist the two wires around each other.

Image Notes1. Wrap Longer Wire Around 3-4 Times to Make the Band.

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step 4: Wrap the Shorter Wire Around BandWrap the shorter wire around the band wires about 4 times. This will help hold the wires while making the ring. Leave the remainder for now. You may want to keepplacing your ring on the mandrel throughout the process to make sure you will end at the size you want. After this step you will probably loss 1/2 a ring size. It willcontinue to get smaller as you make the ring.

Image Notes1. Wrap Shorter Wire Around the Band 3-4 Times.

step 5: Place the First StonePlace the first crystal or stone on the longest wire and bring it down close to the band of the ring. To avoid your setting from being really tall, try to keep the stones closeto the band.

Image Notes1. Place 1st Stone on the Longest Wire.

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step 6: Wrap Wire Around The StoneWrap the wire around the stone and under the band, bring it back up. If you want to go around the stone again you can. At this point you need to be creative and makeyour own design. There really is not a wrong or right way.

Image Notes1. Wrap Wire Around the Stone.

step 7: Continue to Add StonesContinue to add additional stones at this point if you choose. Wrap around the stones and occasionally go under the band to add more strength.

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Image Notes1. Continue to Add Stones.

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step 8: This Ring Will Have 3 StonesThe ring in the demo has 3 stones. Your ring can have as little as one stone or as many as you want. It is up to you!

Image Notes1. This Ring Will Have 3 Stones.

step 9: Wrap Longer Wire Around The BandOnce you are finished adding your stones, wrap the longer wire around the band 3-4 times, close to the setting. Cut the wire once you are happy with how it looks. Youmany use the flat nose pliers to help keep the coil tight and press the cut wire close to the band.

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Image Notes1. Wrap Longer Wire Around Band.

step 10: Wrap Shorter Wire Around The BandMove now to the shorter wire and repeat the previous step, making both sides match if possible.

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Image Notes1. Wrap Short Wire Around the Band.

step 11: Your Ring is Now CompleteYour ring is finished now and ready to be worn. This is very easy to do and makes fun accessory jewelry and a wonderful gift to give someone!

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Image Notes1. Your Ring is now Complete!

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 vlslpn says:  May 21, 2009. 5:54 PM  REPLYI have a ring like this! I purchased it at a craft show. I love it!

 griesegal says:  May 21, 2009. 3:18 PM  REPLYI love the versatility of wire and this is a cool, free-form ring. I have a more structured style wire ring with mine and my husbands birthstones that I alwayswear.

Mandrels are available lots of places, but one of my favorite supply houses is Fire Mountain Gems and Beads.http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=KWTOOLMANDREL

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 cjdold says:  May 21, 2009. 2:24 PM  REPLYYou can get mandrels on ebay, but a pool cue is a reasonable substitute. don't use a nice new one though. You can also get long taper punches, fromhardware shops, that are stronger.

 Crucio says:  May 21, 2009. 12:29 PM  REPLYHi Amy, Nice job! Where can one obtain a ring mandrel?

 pennysartroom says:  May 21, 2009. 5:27 AM  REPLYWhat a great idea, looks like a lot of fun, can't wait to try it! Thanks, Penny

 aressa says:  May 21, 2009. 7:29 AM  REPLYThanks! They are a lot of fun to make. Once you get started you won't want to stop!! (lol)

 xwx says:  May 12, 2009. 6:42 PM  REPLYThis rocks I love it I'll have to try it some time :D

 aressa says:  May 21, 2009. 7:26 AM  REPLYThanks! I hope you have fun making them. I love to make them. They are fast and easy to do!

 aressa says:  May 13, 2009. 9:27 AM  REPLYThanks! It is funny and once you get started you want to keep making them. They are fun to wear and make great gifts. Amy