EASY BEGINNER tutorial - how to make wire wrapped bead link for bracelets and necklaces

Hi there, and welcome to another video tutorial, suitable for absolute beginners. This wire wrapping tutorial features a simple wire wrapped bead link, where the wire encases the bead with a pretty wave effect. I have included complete step by step instructions, and also a step by step on how to create the little clasp for your necklaces or bracelets, so I hope you find it instructive and helpful.
Materials you will need:
0.7mm (21g) wire - for the links
Or, 0.6mm (22g) or 0.8mm (20g) it's your choice.
1mm (18g) wire - for the clasp
Flush cutters, or nail clippers
Bail making pliers or round nose
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers (optional)
Bench block and jewellers hammer (for the clasp)
Ruler
Thank you so much for your support of my new channel. It's lovely to see so many of you here, sharing in this beautiful craft of jewellery and accessories making. Hope you have fun making these little beauties, which are fabulous for bracelets and necklaces, amongst many more uses.

[@Seneca85]

Thank you for such clear instructions. 🙏

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re so welcome ☺️

[@rosess12]

You are amazing. Easy to follow directions, soothing voice and patient. Thank You

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so very much. That’s very kind of you to say 🥰

[@karlettduboise]

Thank you for sharing! These are beautiful. I hit the like button before hitting play!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Haha oh I love that! Thank you so much ☺️

[@lovingcreationsbymama4611]

Beautiful bracelet, very easy to follow you, you are a great teacher 😀 Thank you 😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s very kind, thank you so much ☺️

[@user-wd6bl6xq7p]

yes please on the spiral bracelet they are all beautiful. your hands are nice :)

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s so kind of you! I always think my hands are so ugly 😆 I’ll work on the spiral bracelet soon

[@cer145]

I love copper jewelry and your bracelets and necklace are beautiful. I love your videos! Keep them coming! Thank you.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you, Colleen ☺️ I have plenty more in the pipeline, so I hope you enjoy them

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

Lovely! Your video came at just the right time for me too. I made a triple strand wire wrapped beaded bracelet this weekend, and I couldn't get the clasp right. I put it to the side until I could go back and find your other video that showed how to make it. Now I can finish my new bracelet. Thanks for sharing!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah that’s wonderful to hear ☺️ I’m so pleased you found it useful ☺️

[@ahyashahshalahmath367]

Very good teacher...I very much love your step-by-step direction .....thank you so much

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much ☺️ That’s very kind of you to say

[@deborahmahn6007]

Thank you Samantha, this will be for my grandaughter

[@samanthalatimer1]

And what a beautiful gift 🥰 I know she’ll love it 😊

[@lisaharner3720]

I am enjoying your videos. This is a lovely set! ❤️

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s so kind of you, thank you ☺️

[@clairebacchi360]

I love this bracelet Samantha. I added 2 dangles on the loops between the bead to give it sparkle. Each dangle consisted of two 3 and 4 crystals. It turned out gorgeous. Thank you for sharing this beautiful bracelet. ❤😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ooh that sounds just lovely 🥰 I’m so happy you love it

[@patriciab8725]

Very nice tutorial, I “fell” on you looking for wire wrap bracelet. I will certainly give it a try. Thank you

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re very welcome ☺️ I hope you find it useful

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you ❤🤩

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re very welcome ☺️

[@donnaarmenia2062]

Love the links with the wrap I am getting many ideas thank you

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re very welcome ☺️ I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos 😍

[@pep8ful]

you are very exacting which is great...love how simple designs make beautiful jewelry. thank you.

[@samanthalatimer1]

I do love simplicity 🥰 Thank you for your kind words

[@angelacrowe5575]

Lovely!❤💙

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@fionar1656]

Love it. Can't wait to give it ago. Yes please to the tutorial on the component bracelet.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hope you love making it 🥰 I’ll work on a video for the component too, so hopefully coming soon ❤️

[@donnaarmenia2062]

Great ideas and thank you for sharing your skills.❤

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@samanthashell8195]

Thankyou for your tutorial you make it look so easy to make.. I love the copper! A video of the circle clasped bracelet you made would be amazing! 😍

[@samanthalatimer1]

Oh thank you so much! ☺️ And oki doki 😉 I’ll do a tute on the spiral bracelet soon… thanks so much for your support

[@samanthashell8195]

@@samanthalatimer1 thank you so much😀

[@starur]

Thank you for your brilliantly explained tutorials

[@samanthalatimer1]

You're very welcome! I’m so pleased you found them useful.☺️

[@starur]

@@samanthalatimer1 Most definitely, Thank you 😁

[@kimdahlquist5480]

Thank you VERY much for this tutorial. I had some pretty 6mm Flower Agate beads... and decided they would be perfect for this bracelet. Your video was easy to follow... your instructions were very easy to see and understand... and my bracelet turned out beautiful! I definitely will be making more. Thanks again for sharing your skills with us. 😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re so so welcome! Thank you for your kind feedback.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you for sharing ❤️ lovely 😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

My pleasure 😊 Thank you so much ☺️

[@martioneal3482]

These are beautiful. I love them. Thank you

[@samanthalatimer1]

Than you so much ☺️ They’re so pretty aren’t they! That’s very kind of you ☺️

[@maxinee1267]

Wow how straightforward the instruction was and you make it look easy. I am going to want to make one or more of these thank you for your time and clear instruction. I appreciate learning from you.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you so much, Maxine. That’s very kind of you ☺️

[@loriproia8637]

Loved the video. Great direction. You make it look so easy. Tried a couple links and realized my wire gauge was too big and tough to wrap. I found some smaller gauge wire and it was a bit easier but I need to keep practicing so my wires don’t look beat up. It’s a challenge to use a tool in each hand at the same time (I’m not very coordinated) but I’ll keep practicing and folllowing your example.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Oh I know what you mean with the coordination thing… it takes time but you’ll soon be an expert, I promise 🥰

[@user-ux5kk8py2w]

Excellent video!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Very kind, thank you ☺️

[@darleenworkshop270]

Thanks for sharing

[@samanthalatimer1]

So welcome 🙏 Thank you for watching 😌

[@annettejamison5565]

Thank you. You made it so easyand beautiful. I willbe makingg this one. Spiral center also.

[@samanthalatimer1]

You’re welcome 😊 Hope you enjoy making it

[@jeanettatownsend6807]

Your video just showed up and I wanted to watch it. You are amazingly easy to follow. I love the bracelets and the necklace. Oh and I would love to try the spiral component too.

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s very kind of you to say… thank you! I’ll be doing a tutorial on the spiral component very soon 😍

[@DennisHicks78749]

I was glad you included the bit about work hardening. Might be good to say that too much work hardening actually can lead to brittleness. I use a pair of hard plastic bench block slabs, as well as a leather hammer and a plastic head hammer or plastic jawed pliers instead of metal tools for the come-in-with-ers to work harden when I don't want to flatten the metal. For findings, flattening can be good to provide more stiffness in a certain direction. Sometimes the hammered look is not desired, and the directional bias is not desired, and the softer plastic tools allow for work hardening like that. The hardening is slower, btw. A very hard wood can work for this as well. If the wire presses right down into the wood it is too soft. Back in the 90's I made a good amount of wire wrap jewelry. I had a wrapped bead bracelet design that sold very well among coworkers. In fortch the pattern could work loose after many wearings. I may resume wire wrapping and am looking for a different wrap pattern. I may try this one. BTW, I used sterling silver wire. Even more popular than nice stone beads, glossy black (American) football/ rugby ball shaped glass beads were the most popular. Black is so versatile, and contrasts nicely with silver. I recommend trying that color combo, whether for personal use or resale. It is very appealing and versatile.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi Dennis I very much appreciate your experience and your very kind words. I do use a leather hammer for some items as you’re quite correct in that it hardens but keeps the shape of the wire without the flattening. I do love the flattened look for some pieces. It’s really good to have your experience, so thank you for taking the time the time to give us the benefit of your knowledge.

[@DennisHicks78749]

OH! Another thing to be aware of is that since the findings are lighter than the beads, they will tend to float to the top of the wrist. If you're ok with this, it's a good idea to make the findings worth looking at. Alternatively, you can weight the bracelet near the clasp/ findings. I experimented with some extra wrapped beads that dangled from the findings. I also made a need from heavy gauge silver wire that was heavy enough to keep the clasp hanging at the bottom of the wrist. Each option has pros and cons. Of course, using sterling for ballast is kinda pricey! The next thing I was going to try was to substitute a wound sterling silver wire bead for the beads on either side of the clasp so there would not be anything dangling.... Of course, still kinda pricey. Making sterling silver dangley beads lets you make them an optional add-on that you charge for. Those that want them can have them, those that don't won't have to pay extra, and gives your bracelet a wider potential market.

[@lisafenn4238]

This is the first ever tutorial I have watched on wire wrapping. It fascinates me and I think I will be having a go. Thank you for a great tutorial :o))

[@samanthalatimer1]

Yay Lisa! That’s wonderful 🤩 I know when you start, you’ll be hooked, for sure 🥰

[@lisafenn4238]

@@samanthalatimer1 I've dabbled a bit with beads but never used wire before. I've subbed to your channel, just bought some 18 gauge wire and now binge watching you videos. I'm loving this. xx

[@samanthalatimer1]

@@lisafenn4238 that’s so lovely, Lisa. I hope you have a lot of fun making g some beautiful things 🥰

[@aslindaahamad2122]

Its beautiful

[@samanthalatimer1]

Very kind of you, thank you ☺️

[@rosalindalozano233]

Loooove your channel!😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s sooo kind, thank you! I’ll be back soon with lots more (as soon as my house move is done) 😍

[@yomama8873]

Lovely thank you 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖💖💖💖

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you 🙏

[@Willandpetesmom]

Hope you made a tutorial for the original swirly center, it’s lovely. Made my bracelet with beads from a broken kyanite bracelet that was just beads. This made it look so much more elegant! I paid a pretty penny for the kyanite and wanted it to be fancy. Thanks for your advice. I will wear it proudly!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Kyanite is gorgeous so I’m so glad you repurposed 🥰 I’ll make a tutorial on the swirly component soon 🙏

[@melindarichard3439]

I would love to see you make that center component!

[@samanthalatimer1]

That’s on my list! 🥰

[@susanmcneil5159]

I luv this wrap bead idea! What wire guage & size jump ring did you use at the ends of the bracelet? ...just out of curiosity. Looks like 18 guage wire & maybe a 6-8 mm jump ring. Your videos are so easy to follow and your video work is fantastic. It's like being in class with an instructor! Thnx so much for sharing your talent.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi Susan - that is so very kind of you to say, thank you so much. You’re correct… 1mm or 18 guage wire and, if I recall, 6mm jump ring. You have great eyes 🥰

[@helenwakefield1196]

Great tutorial; you make it look so easy and I can't wait to have a go. I'd also love to know how to make the spiral. I detect a North West accent Samantha; are you from anywhere near Widnes in Cheshire?

[@samanthalatimer1]

Definitely north west but not Cheshire. I hail from the north west coast 😍

[@helenwakefield1196]

@@samanthalatimer1 I spent many childhood holidays on the NW coast 😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

@@helenwakefield1196 it’s beautiful here. I’m so lucky to live where I do ❤️

[@unknownangel3101]

Hello! New subscriber, really enjoyed the tutorial, thank you! Can i ask, what size beads you used, to get the cutting measurements for the wrapped loops? And how do you measure different sized beads to the length of wire needed? Best wishes, Anna.

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi there and thank you for subbing ☺️ So I used 6mm beads here, but you can use any size really… 4mm up to maybe 10mm. As for the lengths of wire, you pretty much just go by eye. For the 6mm I maybe use around 3-3.5in lengths. You want to ensure you have a comfortable amount with which to wrap. So to begin, I’d advise using just slightly more than you think you’ll need, until you get the hang of it, and then you can make the lengths a little shorter. I find if you use a longer length, your wraps are much neater and more uniform 🥰

[@unknownangel3101]

@@samanthalatimer1 Thank you for taking the tome to answer me! Regards, Anna.

[@dannya6297]

Bonjour, merci pour ce superbe cours. Je l'ai fait avec agate mousse pour ma fille qui ne le quitte jamais , il est très solide. J'en refait de plusieurs tailles de pierre . Merci encore❤

[@justanotherreseller351]

Can I use 8 mm round stone beads instead? I could prepare 6 inch wire instead of 4 and half to compensate

[@samanthalatimer1]

Absolutely! I think the larger beads would look beautiful.

[@melindarichard3439]

Do you use dead soft or half hard wire?

[@samanthalatimer1]

I use dead soft for the copper ☺️

[@deborahcost217]

Are you using dead soft or half hard wire here? thank you

[@samanthalatimer1]

Soft 🥰

[@diannahoagland9229]

Where do you purchase your wire from?

[@samanthalatimer1]

Hi Dianna. I’m in the UK and buy from the Scientific Wire Company, an online store ☺️

[@angelacrowe5575]

Where do you purchase your raw wire? Thanks 😊

[@samanthalatimer1]

I’m in the UK, Angela. And I get mine from the Scientific Wire Company. They have a website ☺️

[@angelacrowe5575]

@@samanthalatimer1 alright 👍, Thank you so much ❤.

[@ResinEssenceByCheri]

Hahaha I’m making this one with my rose gold wire and beads alternating white, light pink, lilac. Darn me though, I get so wrapped up (pun intended lol) wrapping that I forget to attach it to the previous one before wrapping it so perfectly. I had to attach the last one I made backwards. Boooo 😢

[@samanthalatimer1]

Noooooo! 🫣 I call these “design changes” and look upon them as unique interpretations 😍 Those colours sound gorgeous though ☺️

[@ResinEssenceByCheri]

@@samanthalatimer1 I’m wondering if I should combat my braindeadness by attaching them with the tiniest jump ring between the links lol.

[@samanthalatimer1]

@@ResinEssenceByCheri I think anything goes! It will look beautiful which ever way ☺️

[@aslindaahamad2122]

Can you send the steps to do the copper wrap bracelet, necklace and earrings

[@samanthalatimer1]

Which design do you mean, Aslinda? I’ll try my best to help 😊

[@aslindaahamad2122]

@@samanthalatimer1 the one with black beads wrapped by copper..it was wrapped individually and connected together

[@samanthalatimer1]

@@aslindaahamad2122I’m so sorry… I’m not sure what you mean? These components I show here can be used for any length chain, so can be used for bracelets and necklaces … you just make as many as you need for whatever length you need 😊

[@aslindaahamad2122]

Can you write up the steps...one by one to these bracelet

[@samanthalatimer1]

I’m sorry I can’t write the steps. There is only the video instructions 🙂

[@aslindaahamad2122]

I cannot send the picture of the bracelet..there is no attachment key

[@samanthalatimer1]

If you are referring to the captions, you can access closed captions by clicking on the CC button under the video :)

[@charlottegrigg4194]

I tried nail clippers and the wire won. It broke the clippers!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Ah no! That’s really unfortunate! The clippers I use are super strong! Flush cutters for you, then, lovely ☺️

[@crystalyork3794]

This is the same tutorial as 4girlsjewelry! I can see where you get all your inspiration from

[@samanthalatimer1]

4girlsjewelry is SO talented. Far more talented than I could ever be. I’m inspired by lots of things 🥰 This particular wrap has been demonstrated by many artists and I’m just one little channel trying to spread the joy of jewellery making ❤️

[@JoaniesJourney]

​@@samanthalatimer1 Very Classy...👍👋💓

[@crystalyork3794]

@realist8052 wow, someone likes drama. You just jump on that band wagon and keep banging that drum, maybe one day someone will listen. I wasn't talking to you!

[@jamiekaus1037]

Excellent video!

[@samanthalatimer1]

Thank you 🙏