5 Ways to Make a Bail for Your DIY Jewelry

Jewelry designer Patti presents five ways to make a bail including a folded component bail, hammered and rolled wire bail, layered jump ring bail, messy figure eight wire bail and triangular wire ice-pick bail. Follow along with her in this step-by-step video to make your own professional-looking bails.
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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Messy Figure 8 Wire Bail
02:01 Folded Component Bail
04:16 Triangular Wire Ice-Pick Bail
05:51 Layered Jump Ring Bail
07:23 Hammered and Rolled Wire Bail

[@user-xl3vd2wq4q]

Patti is clear and concise in her instructions. I learned quite a bit. Thank you Patti

[@FireMountainGems]

We are so happy to hear that! We love Patti too. We'll share your comment with her. 🙂

[@MoogieB]

Patti is my fav Fire Mountain instructor! Soothing voice & clear instructions. Thanks!

[@FireMountainGems]

Patti is so great! Thank you for watching!

[@sarajanehaven]

These are all great options. I would hammer the ice pick bail to work harden it and make it more secure.

[@FireMountainGems]

That's a great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@joanphillips1330]

Great ways to make bails! Thank you for sharing!

[@FireMountainGems]

Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@kaiyastorm787]

awesome

[@catherineblack6330]

Very nice techniques

[@peachypan]

I love these ideas! Thank you!!!

[@FireMountainGems]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@kmgothi5]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@FireMountainGems]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrieperkins7672]

Thank you!

[@FireMountainGems]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@theresa5168]

Thank you, I enjoyed your video. Seems easier, and looks Great.

[@FireMountainGems]

So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

Im Patty too......😊

[@LisaTownsend-ow3ij]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ItsLymecom]

What gem is that on the jump ring bail ❤

[@FireMountainGems]

The exact item is not specified, but it is one of our crystal drops! You can view our large selection of top-drilled crystal drops and pendants here: www.firemountaingems.com/shop/crystal-pendants_drops_and_focals

[@Barbara-1111]

What is the name of the tool that you made the triangular ice pick bell with? I tried to find it on your website, but I couldn’t thank you in advance

[@FireMountainGems]

They are Wubbers®triangular mandrel pliers. They are also available in other shapes like round and square. Here is the link to all of our mandrel pliers: www.firemountaingems.com/tools/tools-by-type/pliers/mandrel-pliers/

[@marthaaleo22]

It would be great if you told the audience what gauge and hardness wire you are using. I know it’s visible in the video but you have to hunt and pause to read the label on the spool of the wire you are using. Nothing wrong with specifying it in the content of the video.

[@FireMountainGems]

We always appreciate the feedback! We will pass it on to the the rest of the team. Thanks for watching!

[@alexruiz-vasquez7280]

What is the gauge of the wire?

[@FireMountainGems]

The figure 8 and triangle bails are made with 18 gauge wire and the hammered and rolled bail is made with 14 gauge wire.