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How to Wire Wrap a Cabochon

By Tammy Powley, About.com Guide

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Pull Wires Around Cab

Pull Wires Around Cab

Pull Wires Around Cab

Tammy Powley
6. Once the wires fit tightly around the cab, make another wrap at the top of the cab so that there is about 2 inches of wires left free at the top.

7. Position the cab and wires so the front of the cab is facing you.

8. Now chain-nosed pliers to pull the first (of the three wires you previously wrapped) toward the center of the cab. There are four places on the cab that this needs to be done. Two spots are directing on either side of the center wrap which, of course, needs to be positioned at the bottom center of the cab. The two other spots that need the wire pulled are to the left and right of the second two wraps you did.

9. After pulling the wires to the center on the front of the cab, repeat this on the back. Now your cab should be held firmly in place. Separate the wires at the top of the cab.

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