Wacky Wire Chop Stick
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10. Wrap all the way up to the top so that your coils are sticking out but the end of the bouquet is covered in wire.
11. Once you have reached the top of the chop stick, then start to wrap back down in the opposite direction.
12. When you reach the end, make two loose wraps and cut off your primary wire leaving about 6-10 inches of wire.
13. Insert the end of the wire through the two loose wraps.
14. Use your hand to pull hard on the end of the wire so that the loops tighten.
15. Make a few more wraps.
16. Now trim off more wire but leave a few inches.
17. Use round nosed pliers to make a coil at the end of the wire.
18. Use fingers to push the coil up against the chop stick.
19. Now use your fingers to adjust our colored coils at the top of the chop stick. Move the coils where you want them and bend the coils a little so they are not sticking straight up.
I noticed a few rough spots on my chop sticks, so I plan to use a fine sand paper to smooth them out. You may or may not have to do this depending on the quality of your "free" chop sticks.
I’m sure after making this you’ll come up with a few design ideas of your own. This is a fun look, but you could add beads or even pearls and create a more elegant piece. Then slide it into a bun for your own, unique hair jewelry.
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