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The completed piece. You can view more of our work at www.bearfootart.com Scott and Monica Bouwens - Bearfoot Art La Conner, WA

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Uploaded on Feb 23, 2012

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The first in a series of tutorials by professional jewelry designer Monica Bouwens - Bearfoot Art. ...

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Uploaded on Feb 23, 2012

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Finally I straighten up the top loop so it appears centered and as it should be to look right....

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Again, use the needle nose pliers to tuck in that cut so it looks more finished, tight, and won't...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Next use your cutters to get right in there and use the flush side to give a snip. You'll see the...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Now I am ready to get my cutters.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Keep on making your way around until it basically stops at the point that you started. One full rotation.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Change to needle nose pliers. I am using these to pinch gently and hold the point right above the...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Now, hold the pendant with your non-pliers hand and adjust the angle of your pliers while trying to...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Now, keeping your pliers in place, use your other hand to push and pull the wire over and down. Note the angle of my pliers is still right in place.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Now for the Round Nose Pliers. Think of these as a form for how big you want your loop to be. If...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Bend the wire toward the front of the finished product to about a 45 degree angle. If you're using...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Add a bead.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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After doing the last step, I needed to do what I could to straighten out and center the flattened...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Now use your needle nose pliers to pinch and tuck in your end cut for a clean look and so it won't scratch you or snag your clothes.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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This is the back side. Use your cutters to cut off the extra wire. Be careful, this little piece...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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Continue to wrap the short end around until you complete one full wrap around.

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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While still pinching, use your other hand to wrap the short end around the long end where it meets...

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Uploaded on Feb 22, 2012

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