Wire wrapped rings are original and delicate beauties. They will turn heads where ever you go and best of all they are very simple to make. This page was created to show you every thing you would ever need to know about how to make wire wrapped rings. The resources listed are from the finest jewelry makers on the web all you need is a few supplies and lots of imagination.
What you will need for a single stone ring:
18-20 inches of 22 gauge wire
12 mm Bead or Stone
Ring Mandrel (A wooden dowel or a tube of lipstick works too)
Wire Cutters
Chain Nose Pliers
With these simple supplies you will be on your way to creating personalized and beautiful jewelry.
Start the Single Stone Wire Ring Tutorial
What you will need for a 3 bead ring:
7 to 8 inch 20 gauge soft sterling silver/gold wire
One 4mm bead of your choosing for the center
Two 3mm beads for the accent
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
File
Ring Mandrel
Once you have your supplies ready it is time to get to work:
Start the 3 Bead Wire Ring Tutorial
Wire rings come in countless sizes shapes and designs. Another popular wire ring is known as the Turk's Head Knot Ring.
What you will need for Turk's Head:
Wire cutters
A ring jig
Three pieces of 24 gauge wire
A clamp and a spike
This is a more complex wire ring but the step by step tutorial and photos are a huge help.
Start the Turk's Head Knot Ring Tutorial
If you are more of a visual learner these video tutorials are a fantastic tool to use:
Guide to Creating Beaded Wire Rings
Wire Wrapped Crystal Cluster Ring
And more resources for the jewelry maker inside all of us: