7. Repeat step 2 making a loop on the other end of your wire, only make the loop much smaller.
8. Cut off excess wire and use flat nosed pliers to press the end of the wire flat.
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6. Use the hook end of your wire to scoop the seed beads onto your wire. Do this until you have at least 6 inches of seed beads on the wire.
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