Wednesday, April 6, 2016

How to Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring

With just some craft wire and pliers, you can make a beautiful double heart ring with a swirling pattern to wear yourself or give as a gift.

EditSteps

  1. Gather all supplies.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step1.jpg
  2. Hold the wire from one end. Do not cut it from the bundle. Keep 6 cm of the wire straight on that end.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step2.jpg
  3. Create a small loop on the wire from where the 6 cm ends.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step3.jpg
  4. Circle the wire 2-3 times around that loop to create a swirly pattern.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step4.jpg
  5. Make another loop adjacent to the created swirl, by winding the wire in the opposite direction of the previous one (see picture).
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step5.jpg
  6. Again circle the wire around the loop 2-3 times to create another swirl.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step6.jpg
  7. Hold the straight parts together of the wire from both sides. Adjust them to make a heart shape.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step7.jpg
  8. Coil the extra wire (6 cm) around the other straight part. Cut off extra if needed.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step8.jpg
  9. Measure the straight part of the wire, including the wrapped end. Mark the ring size on the wire. Remember that the ring size should include the straight part and any one heart.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step9.jpg
  10. For the second heart make the outer loop first. Make this loop from the marked part of the wire from.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step10.jpg
  11. Carefully circle the wire inside that loop to create a swirly pattern.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step11.jpg
  12. Flip the swirled wire horizontally. Make a small loop adjacent to the first swirly pattern of the second heart.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step12.jpg
  13. Circle the wire around that loop 2-3 times to create a swirly pattern.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step13.jpg
  14. Hold the straight parts of the wire together from both sides, adjust them to make a heart shape. Coil the wire around the wire below the swirly heart. Cut off wire from the bundle.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step14.jpg
  15. Wrap the straight part of the ring around, then the hearts, around the mandrel. Adjust and press the hearts to give them a smooth round shape.
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step15.jpg
    • When you're finished it should look like this.
      Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step16.jpg
  16. Wear it and enjoy!
    Make a Wire Swirly Double Heart Ring step17.jpg

EditThings You'll Need

  • Craft wire - 18 gauge
  • Craft pliers
  • Mandrel
  • Ruler
  • Ice cream


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