How to Make a Simple
Wire Loop (Eye Loop)
Skill Level: Beginner Supplies and Tools: 1 piece of round wire, 18 to 20 gauge, about 3" long (depending what size beads you will be placing on your wire) round-nose pliers chain-nose pliers Procedure: Gather your tools and wire. About halfway up one jaw of your round-nose pliers, mark a line using a Sharpie marker. If you always place your wire on this line when making a loop, all of your loops will turn out the same uniform size. Place one end of your wire between the jaws of your round nose pliers. Make sure the wire is aligned with the line you've marked on your pliers.
Use a finger from your other hand to help roll the wire completely around one jaw of your pliers, to make the loop.Take the wire out of your round nose pliers. You now have a nice loop, but it's lopsided and not centered - it's more like the letter P.
Pick up your chain-nose pliers and using the very tips of them, grasp the inside of the loop just above the main wire stem.Now very gently bend the loop to center it over the main wire stemUse your chain nose pliers to straighten and flatten your project.
You've made a simple wire loop - and it was fast and easy. Now place your bead on the wire you have just made a loop on. Measure slightly longer than ˝ inch from the bead and cut the wire. Make another loop at the other end. Your bead is ready to be attached to a bracelet or necklace! Tip: Make sure the loop is completely closed and touching the wire.
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