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.
   
2. Hold the wire from one end. Do not cut it from the bundle. Keep 6 cm of the wire straight on that end.
   
3. Create a small loop on the wire from where the 6 cm ends.
   
4. Circle the wire 2-3 times around that loop to create a swirly pattern.
   
5. Make another loop adjacent to the created swirl, by winding the wire in the opposite direction of the previous one (see picture).
   
6. Again circle the wire around the loop 2-3 times to create another swirl.
   
7. Hold the straight parts together of the wire from both sides. Adjust them to make a heart shape.
   
8. Coil the extra wire (6 cm) around the other straight part. Cut off extra if needed.
   
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.
   
10. For the second heart make the outer loop first. Make this loop from the marked part of the wire from.
    
11. Carefully circle the wire inside that loop to create a swirly pattern.
    
12. Flip the swirled wire horizontally. Make a small loop adjacent to the first swirly pattern of the second heart.
    
13. Circle the wire around that loop 2-3 times to create a swirly pattern.
    
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.
    
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.
    
    • When you're finished it should look like this.
      
16. Wear it and enjoy!
    

EditThings You'll Need

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

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