Tutorial 006: Coiled Frame Wrap (Bezel)
Level: Intermediate
Recommended pre-requisite: Herringbone weave
Size: 392 kb, 6 pages, 9 steps (in 2 methods)
This ultra popular basic bezel wrap shows how to create a coiled frame around a bead, making the piece resemble a bezeled stone.
This is a two-in-one tutorial: two different methods are shown, you pick the one you like best to create your pieces. This technique is also a prerequisite for other more intricate techniques.
Materials needed for each link:
1 3/4" to 1.5" round bead
3 feet of 26 or 28 ga wire (dead soft)
6" 24 ga wire (dead soft or h-hard)
Price: US$ 5.00
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