This alternative method works well when you have shorter pieces of wire or head pins, so I really use both explained in this tutorial depending on what I'm making. Try them both out and see which works best for your own jewelry making needs.
Simple Loop aka Unwrapped Wire Loop
By Tammy Powley, About.com Guide
Now you have a finished loop, and at this point, you can connect your component to an ear hook, chain, or other elements.
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- Selecting Round-Nosed Pliers
- First Loop Making Technique - Step 1
- First Loop Making Technique - Step 2
- First Loop Making Technique - Step 3
- Alternative Loop Making Technique - Step 1
- Alternative Loop Making Technique - Step 2
- Alternative Loop Making Technique - Step 3
- Finished Alternative Wire Loop Method
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