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BUTTON JEWELLERY
tricky to control and work with. It is therefore advisable to construct any larger piece, like the necklace, in parts to avoid tangles and unwanted bends. Simpler versions of the pieces shown here can easily be created and the earring dangles are a good place to start. A number of these could be created individually and either attached to a chain or connected together with jump rings, provided that a wire loop is created at each end. This technique can be applied to most types of jewellery and decorations. With a little experimentation you should soon be doing the twist!
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6-STEP TECHNIQUE TWISTED WIRE JEWELLERY TO CREATE Cut the required length of wire and bend in half, using round-nosed pliers to create a loop for attaching to the other items or fasteners. Twist the wire a couple of times.
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Thread two small buttons onto one of the strands of wire to a point approximately 1.5cm from the previous twists. Firmly hold the threaded wire, bent in half, at the point where the ‘branch’ will meet the previously
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twisted area and twist the buttons until they hold firm. Flatten the button to face the front of the work. Thread a bead onto the second strand of wire, bend the wire in half at the top of the bead, and twist as before.
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Twist the two wires together for approximately 1.5cm. Thread a large button onto both wires so that the twisted area sits through the holes on the button and the button covers the area where the two ‘branches’ meet.
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