This is Jan., 21, 2013 and I know this video is almost two years old, but I really appreciate it. I am going to make the cutest bracelet and or necklace out of these caged beads. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for another very well done tutorial. I’m getting back into wire work after several years of beading. So I’m checking out your tutorials on the basics. Thanks so much for sharing and making it so easy to follow.
Thank you for this video. Before I found video instructions, I found a junk bag of jewelry that had a crumpled up bracelet in it. From there I taught myself how to make the bracelet, and how to make the spirals. Once I made the first three turns on the spiral then instead of using the pliers like you do, I use my thumb and finger to continue making this spiral. I believe it gives me better control.
We've done wrapping by hand at moments like that too and works wonderfully. We tend to use pliers and other tools throught our videos because it helps us show as much of the work on camera as possible instead of covering it with fingers, but hands and fingers are great tools too.
Thanks for sharing. This is something I will have to practice . I think this makes the earrings stand out more, and I've always wanted to try this but didn't know what size wire to use.
You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this vide
Thanks Esther, glad you found us too! If you're interested in other wire wrapping techniques here's a playlist of the best tutorials we've done over the years, it's a bit long at this point, but shorter than browsing the whole channel: ruclips.net/p/PLD72D1A7F255C3CFF
Trying this technique with something that is not a bead will be a lot harder because it is that center wire that runs through the bead which is stabilizing it. My best suggestion would be to take a cut piece of heavier gauge wire and create a loop on each end. I would then find the mid way point of the wire and press that against the midway point of your object.
The bead is Swarovski Crystal #5810 14mm Round Faux Pearls "Coral". You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
now the glass bead wrapping video I just watched before this had very creepy music that scared me so I couldn't watch it. so thanks for not having creepy music :)
Hmmm... a round nose pliers is really best for this project since you need to get that circular shape started before you continue with your wrappings. If the initial circle is not even, your entire spiral will be off. Depending on the gauge of the wire, you could try wrapping it around a toothpick or other similar object - but heavy gauge wire will be too hard and awkward to wrap with just your fingers and not having a solid tool to grip it.
I would carefully then start wrapping the object from the middle outward and create enough loops around so as to keep the object in place. Hopefully when you finish wrapping you will end up with a loop at the top of the object and one at the base. There will need to be quite a bit of experimenting done with this and you will need to judge if you feel that the cage is secure enough to actually hold the object in place. It will not look like the example in the video.
I think you may be referring to the bead that is demonstrated in the video: "How to Make a Coiled Wire Bead Wrap". If this is not what you were asking can you please clarify?
It would be a different technique involved if you did not want to have a loop on both ends. I will try and think of a good way of doing it, and if I can, I will add the idea to our request board. I am sorry but right now I can not think of a good way of creating this bead without a loop on both ends (unless you just flattened one of the loops against the spirals).
Great tutorial. Want to try this, but stumped with 1 question: Depending on the bead size, how might you determine the wire length to cut and how large of a spiral to make? Is there a formula or rule of thumb? Don't want to make too big of a cage for small beads or too small of a cage for larger beads. Please advise.
So if you don't want a loop on both ends, can't you use a head pin with a smaller bead between the head pin and the caged bead? Then make the one loop out of the other end of the head pin. Seems simple enough.
Do you have a tutorial of this technique for a smaller, tighter cage? I would like a tighter cage because I want to use up my smaller pieces of beach glass that I have spent countless hours scouring the beaches for. :D I don't want to drill the glass pieces, for fear of them cracking and breaking. Maybe I should just wrap the whole piece? Any advice would be great. Thank for vid!
Hi! If you do not have a drilled hole, then the technique would be different. I can add your suggestion to our video request list. In the meantime, I would suggest trying to wrap the whole piece, if you wrap just a corner or two, it will probably not be stable enough. I think you are smart not to drill the sea glass, I too would be afraid of it breaking.
Hello! I love the looks of those nylon jaw pliers, that look like they have a clamping mechanism--is this correct? Where ever did you find those? They would be perfect for my hand pain.
+bullzeye1423 That's a tricky question to answer. It really all depends on the bead shape and if there is someplace to anchor your wire in place of a hole. If it is a completely round bead, it can be incredibly difficult to make a secure cage without a hole. I think you might have to do some experimenting with crossing your wires to create more of a net than what is shown in the video. You could also try making a wrapped wire loop to start with and then wrapping your wire around the bead since you will need a loop of some sort.
You can find those center drilled faux pearl beads here: www.beadaholique.com/swarovski-elements-crystal-faux-pearls-5811-large-hole-round-beads-14mm-2-pieces-coral.html
Great video! I've been searching since I watched it and I am so in need of the clamping (vice grip) nylon pliers you are using here. Where, oh where, did you find them?
10 years ago when we made this? Probably "Gee I wonder how long this RUclips idea will last" :) Seriously though, we're still making videos though and I think we've learned a few things so if there's something you'd like to see taught differently in a future video let us know what you think
Nice work but why do you say cut a wire 5 to 6 inches long for the i-pin and then cut off about 1/2 that much for scrap. Makes no sense to me except I found where Beadaholique sells that wire.
This is Jan., 21, 2013 and I know this video is almost two years old, but I really appreciate it. I am going to make the cutest bracelet and or necklace out of these caged beads. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for another very well done tutorial. I’m getting back into wire work after several years of beading. So I’m checking out your tutorials on the basics. Thanks so much for sharing and making it so easy to follow.
Thanks Shirley! Welcome back into wire working!
Perfect for earings
Oh absolutely, these would make fantastic earrings
What a wonderful idea!
Very clear. As you say it opens up great possibilities.
Thank you for this video. Before I found video instructions, I found a junk bag of jewelry that had a crumpled up bracelet in it. From there I taught myself how to make the bracelet, and how to make the spirals. Once I made the first three turns on the spiral then instead of using the pliers like you do, I use my thumb and finger to continue making this spiral. I believe it gives me better control.
We've done wrapping by hand at moments like that too and works wonderfully. We tend to use pliers and other tools throught our videos because it helps us show as much of the work on camera as possible instead of covering it with fingers, but hands and fingers are great tools too.
Very nice. Thanks for sharing. This is the best video I've seen on how to make this bead cage.
Thanks so much for watching! We truly appreciate your comment!!
This tutorial helped my cages look much better. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. This is something I will have to practice . I think this makes the earrings stand out more, and I've always wanted to try this but didn't know what size wire to use.
You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this vide
So 😎, thanks ❣️
Watching in 2024.... thank you ❤
LOVE THIS TECHNIQUE ❤
Nice!!! I've been wondering how to do that and was looking for an easy video to show me. This is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!
Lovely.
Thanks :)
Very nice I was wondering how to do this very well explain thanks
Holy moly, that's cool....I have often wonder how that was done. Thank you.
I’m glad to find your video!! Easy to do with your explanation and demonstration...thank you so much!!🎈
Thanks Esther, glad you found us too! If you're interested in other wire wrapping techniques here's a playlist of the best tutorials we've done over the years, it's a bit long at this point, but shorter than browsing the whole channel: ruclips.net/p/PLD72D1A7F255C3CFF
Thank you for sharing, I have always wanted how to do this properly.
Trying this technique with something that is not a bead will be a lot harder because it is that center wire that runs through the bead which is stabilizing it. My best suggestion would be to take a cut piece of heavier gauge wire and create a loop on each end. I would then find the mid way point of the wire and press that against the midway point of your object.
Just awesome, I love it, thank you so much for share with us your wonderful ideas.
Thanks Martina, glad to have watching!
Thank you for your answer and your video🎄
So beautiful 😍
Thanks for sharing ♥️
it was really hard, but i found another way to do it. Thanks!
Lindíssimo 😍 😍👏👏👏👏👏
The bead is Swarovski Crystal #5810 14mm Round Faux Pearls "Coral". You can get it on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Very good video I also like just the plain cage:)
Beautiful work. God bless you and thank you so much for sharing.
Beautiful! Thankq so much for sharing this awesome video. Godbless 🙏😘
Just amazing. I'm in love. Gooood job👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks so much!
Super simple and beautifully done! Thank you so much! I finally made it!
Wow!!! Awesome!!!🧡🧡🧡
Thank you so much! Nice job!!!!!
now the glass bead wrapping video I just watched before this had very creepy music that scared me so I couldn't watch it. so thanks for not having creepy music :)
Thank you so much.
Glad we could help!
Lindo e simples, explicou. muito bem. Obrigado. Hugo forma Portugal my nome is Belinha and i líke your workshop is very delicate
Thanks so much!
Very beautiful
You could also try to make that spiral with a pair of chain nose pliers, but it will be very hard to get a circular shape that way.
Wow!!!! I am just getting started and this is so pretty and easy!
Elegant; yet fancy! Very beautifully done! Thanks for the video!
I am definitely going to practice that tonight! 😆😆
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Hmmm... a round nose pliers is really best for this project since you need to get that circular shape started before you continue with your wrappings. If the initial circle is not even, your entire spiral will be off. Depending on the gauge of the wire, you could try wrapping it around a toothpick or other similar object - but heavy gauge wire will be too hard and awkward to wrap with just your fingers and not having a solid tool to grip it.
I would carefully then start wrapping the object from the middle outward and create enough loops around so as to keep the object in place. Hopefully when you finish wrapping you will end up with a loop at the top of the object and one at the base. There will need to be quite a bit of experimenting done with this and you will need to judge if you feel that the cage is secure enough to actually hold the object in place. It will not look like the example in the video.
love it,love it ,will try very soon!
Thank you sooo much...it's a beautifully done video and it helped me make my pendant...
Its so beautiful and actually y looks like it belong in James Avery!!!
CLEAR AND CONCISE~I LIKE IT~THANK YOU~
love it glad I found you thanks for sharing
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Good work done
It's nice help ful for beginners
Awesome! Glad we could help.
Beautiful !!!!
this video is very helpfull..thank you..!!
seiren shidah !
Thank u i know what to make my mom now
Nice job
Thank you 😊
Great! I liked that.
Very clever lady! :) love it!
I think you may be referring to the bead that is demonstrated in the video: "How to Make a Coiled Wire Bead Wrap". If this is not what you were asking can you please clarify?
Very nice
lovely
Precious ♡!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing!
I love it!
Great 👍🏽 😍 love ❤️ it!
Very cool thanks
It would be a different technique involved if you did not want to have a loop on both ends. I will try and think of a good way of doing it, and if I can, I will add the idea to our request board. I am sorry but right now I can not think of a good way of creating this bead without a loop on both ends (unless you just flattened one of the loops against the spirals).
Great tutorial. Want to try this, but stumped with 1 question: Depending on the bead size, how might you determine the wire length to cut and how large of a spiral to make? Is there a formula or rule of thumb? Don't want to make too big of a cage for small beads or too small of a cage for larger beads. Please advise.
Ouch no one responded lol
thank you so so much for this video!!
Thank for sharing ❤️❤️❤️
You are very welcome!
NICE!
What is the advantage of using two different types of nylon-jaw pliers?
love it!
So if you don't want a loop on both ends, can't you use a head pin with a smaller bead between the head pin and the caged bead? Then make the one loop out of the other end of the head pin. Seems simple enough.
Awesome tutorial tfs.....
Thanks for this tutoroal!..I'm wondering.....after you pushed up the spirals, is there a reason you didn't place the bead and THEN bend the two sides?
tnx. beautiful!
Thank your for sharing this. I was wondering how you would make the final part if the bead has no hole in it??
Instead of making the eye pin, you would need to bend one end of the cage up to make a loop.
thanks alot .. please try a better resolution for the video in the coming times ..
Thanks for watching! I can confirm all our videos after 2012 are in 1080p.
Thanks alot ..wish you more success :)
So double the length to 16 inches for double the size for other spheres non bead wise. 12,16,20in.
There's another way to wire wrap beads,so they look like caged beads too :) x
Could I wrap stones in this same way? I think it would look beautiful!
junglepitts Yes you can if the stones are drilled.
Great, thanks for the reply!
Thanks!
Nicole I use kolaloka in the inner part of each spiral at the end
Do you have a tutorial of this technique for a smaller, tighter cage? I would like a tighter cage because I want to use up my smaller pieces of beach glass that I have spent countless hours scouring the beaches for. :D
I don't want to drill the glass pieces, for fear of them cracking and breaking.
Maybe I should just wrap the whole piece? Any advice would be great.
Thank for vid!
Hi! If you do not have a drilled hole, then the technique would be different. I can add your suggestion to our video request list. In the meantime, I would suggest trying to wrap the whole piece, if you wrap just a corner or two, it will probably not be stable enough. I think you are smart not to drill the sea glass, I too would be afraid of it breaking.
Great......👍👍
Any tips for doing this with a stone that is *not* a bead, but still needs the loops top and bottom to join other pieces with?
Hello! I love the looks of those nylon jaw pliers, that look like they have a clamping mechanism--is this correct? Where ever did you find those? They would be perfect for my hand pain.
Great vid, now how do you make a cage for the bead without a hole?basically, how do you make the loop for a chain?
+bullzeye1423 That's a tricky question to answer. It really all depends on the bead shape and if there is someplace to anchor your wire in place of a hole. If it is a completely round bead, it can be incredibly difficult to make a secure cage without a hole. I think you might have to do some experimenting with crossing your wires to create more of a net than what is shown in the video. You could also try making a wrapped wire loop to start with and then wrapping your wire around the bead since you will need a loop of some sort.
I would make the very beginning of the spiral stand up so it would act like a jump ring.
What kinds of pliers are needed for this?
Question: why don't you put the beads in between before you close the cages together?
That would be an interesting thing to try! Thanks for the idea.
thanks a lot, this information helped :)
It's beautiful and not too complicated. Will try it . Where do u get the beads with the center hole? Thanks
You can find those center drilled faux pearl beads here: www.beadaholique.com/swarovski-elements-crystal-faux-pearls-5811-large-hole-round-beads-14mm-2-pieces-coral.html
What temper wire do I use to make the cage?
Hi I can confirm we use hard wire. Thanks for watching!
Do you have a video on caged bead Pendant
What gold wire do you recommend? Is gold filled my only option for gold wire that doesn't peel or lose color?
if you dont have a round nose plier what can you use instead?
What are you doing between 2:53 and 3:03? It goes by quickly and there's no narration for that segment.
Great video! I've been searching since I watched it and I am so in need of the clamping (vice grip) nylon pliers you are using here. Where, oh where, did you find them?
You can find them here: www.beadaholique.com/eurotool-nylon-parallel-jaw-pliers-chain-nose-for-scratch-free-wire-work.html
by the way,at do you do if you don't want both of the ends to have a loop?
I’m sorry what gauge are you using I didn’t hear it. Thank you
We are using 16 gauge wire in this video. Thanks for watching.
what were you thinking
10 years ago when we made this? Probably "Gee I wonder how long this RUclips idea will last" :) Seriously though, we're still making videos though and I think we've learned a few things so if there's something you'd like to see taught differently in a future video let us know what you think
Nice work but why do you say cut a wire 5 to 6 inches long for the i-pin and then cut off about 1/2 that much for scrap. Makes no sense to me except I found where Beadaholique sells that wire.