Making loops.

Creating a Simple Loop Using a Head Pin

Slide beads onto the head pin in the pattern you desire. Leave a 3/8” portion of the pin uncovered. If necessary, use your wire cutters to cut off any excess wire. Use your round nose pliers to bend the exposed portion of the head pin until it forms a right angle with the rest of the head pin. Grasp the very end of the head pin with the tip of your round nose pliers. Roll the head pin toward you to form a round loop. 4. 5. 6. Use side cutters to trim the excess wire. Use the tip of your round nose pliers to center the loop above the rest of the wire. To connect the head pin to other materials, gently open and close the loop with your chain nose pliers.         Creating a Wrapped Loop Using a Head Pin         Slide beads onto the head pin in the pattern you desire. Leave at least 1” of the head pin uncovered. Use your round nose pliers to bend the exposed portion of the head pin until it forms a right angle with the rest of the head pin. Grasp the bend in the head pin with your round nose pliers. Bring the wire up and over the top jaw of your pliers. Grip the loop you just created with your round nose pliers and wrap the wire down and around the bottom jaw of the pliers. 5. 6. 7. Grasp the loop with your chain nose pliers and wrap the excess wire around the stem of the head pin. Coil the wire neatly until the entire stem is covered. Use side cutters to trim the excess wire. Use your chain nose pliers to push the end flush against the wrapped area to ensure the sharp edge is minimized.