12" 12 Gauge Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft
36" of 20 gauge sterling silver twisted wire
2-1/2" 14 gauge sterling silver round wire, dead soft
focal stub (hole large enough to accommodate 12 gauge wire)
assorted beads for accents (hole large enough to accommodate 12 gauge wire)
sterling silver spacers (hole large enough to accommodate 12 gauge wire)
wire cutters that will cut 12 gauge wire
long round nose pliers
nose pliers
measuring tape
peeling or ball peen hammer
steel bench block or anvil
Tips: Before you get seriously involved in jewelry making or wire wrapping, invest in the best tools you can afford. This will eliminate the frustration later.
For a 6-inch doll, measure 9 inches of 12-gauge wire. Add a half-inch of wire for every added half-inch of doll size.
Wrap the 20 gauge stranded wire around the 12 gauge wire. Remove the coil.
Attach the focal beads, wrap sections, accent beads, and spacers to 12-gauge wire. Bend the bracelet to the shape of your wrist.
Place on the doll. Allow 1-1/2 inches from one end of the cuff to the other for a good fit. Note: Items may need to be added or removed from the bracelet to get 1-1/2 inches.
Using the round nose pliers, make an eye at one end. Using chain nose pliers, make a bend in the joint. Leave about 7/8 inch at the opposite end. Cut off excess 12 gauge wire. Make a second eye with round nose pliers and crimp with needle nose pliers.
To form a clasp, cut a 2-1/2-inch piece of 14-gauge wire. Hammer one end into a small loop. Create a larger loop at the opposite end. Your closure should be able to rest on the table. Open the largest loop and place it on one eye of the bracelet. Closed loop.
