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Making a Bead & Wire Chain

By Tammy Powley, About.com

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First Chain & Bead Making Step

Making a Bead & Wire Chain

Making a Bead & Wire Chain

Tammy Powley
1. First, using the fatest part of your round nosed pliers, use the wrapped loop technique to make a loop at the end of the wire leaving about a 1/2 inches of wire. So, at one end you’ll have 1/2 inches of wire, and at the other end you’ll have the rest of your wire.

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