Perfect Basic Wire Loops Every Time - For The Absolute Beginner

In this video I show you how to make a basic loop out of wire, aka "simple", "turned" loop. This loop is a must know technique for wire working. My technique makes it super easy for beginners to get perfect professional results right away.
This is my first video and my cameraman, Blaize is learning too. Please forgive all imperfections on both our parts.
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[@jennieduncan6471]

I know most of these comments are from long ago, but I'm just starting to get into jewelry making & your video really helps to show how me how to make the links using a headpin. I'm a "visual" person and learn quicker by watching something or someone rather than just explaining it to me! Thanks Liz! :)

[@evelynvongizycki1017]

I agree like another, I just said first I watched it and then I re-watched it again while I was doing it where it’s expired so well it’s a great technique

[@torim1233]

You said u were just starting. I wish you well. Have fun!

[@debbieduger5094]

This was the best way I’ve seen this ever done

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That's what I like to hear, thank you, Debbie.

[@debbieduger5094]

@@makingiteasywithliz you are so welcome. I’ve made one of your bracelets. I love it. About ready to make another one!!!!

[@johndillon557]

Yea that right Debbie

[@valwhitney6661]

This is the best video! I have to rewatch it at least once a year when I go back to beading. Thank you so much. I have also used this video to teach impoverished women in the Dominican Republic when I start teaching jewelry. You have blessed more lives than you know. 🤗💕

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Oh, Val thank you so much. I am humbled and honored ❤️ What a beautiful thing you are doing.

[@francesduncan6586]

I like that you showed how to measure for the second loop. It was a question I had but you were the only one that showed this so far. Thanks!

[@sherryashby2634]

I agree about the other sided loop. This was the video I found that explained it easy enough for me to understand lol

[@vidaloca3354]

I have tried for years to make a perfect loop! I did it tonight! You are a wonderful teacher! Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Yay for you, Christina! Thank you so much.

[@petadoptionsnetwork2667]

What a nice, precise, and time-effective method for making loops. They really look professional, and much cleaner and more dainty than doing the three wraps around the base of each loop. Thanks for sharing this.

[@maryinness6106]

I am so glad I came across your video. This has to be the best video on how to make a loop I have ever seen. Thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I'm so happy, thank you.

[@ginnykrauskopf7853]

I'm relearning all my wire-wrapping skills after a number of years, and your instructions are so good. I especially like that you mention and show the relative position of the pliers to the wire or loop (horizontal with, perpendicular to) that you don't think about consciously when you're skilled, but which beginners don't know or notice. I had a number of round and flat nosed pliers, and the Sharpie does wear off; I got my Dremel tool and a small engraving tip and made corresponding lines across the tops at intervals, like you would do with a Sharpie. I went back with a narrow Identi-pen and marked in the narrow grooves so they show up better. Every few months I go back over them and they work beautifully.

[@bgrainger3477]

🤓👍👏 Thank you so much!! This is the best, most detailed video I've seen. You are a great teacher! ❤️

[@kathyklooster1514]

Good photography. She was very good about showing each step. I will recommend this video

[@nancysauter6739]

Best instruction for this topic I’ve ever seen! Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I love hearing this. It's an oldie but a goodie. Thank you.

[@moonbubbles3046]

You explain things beautifully and your voice and character are both relaxing and fun at the same time. I've been making jewelry for years and yet I can always learn to do better. This and your wrapped loop tutorials are a perfect example of good, solid, methods. Thank you so much for sharing these. ❤️

[@makingiteasywithliz]

You are very kind Laura and I appreciate your support.

[@moonbubbles3046]

+Making It Easy with Liz kind perhaps but also honest. :D you rock.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Laura Judd Right on! :0)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That means everything to me, thanks so much Laura for your support.

[@spaceysullivan]

This is the most detailed explanation of looping that I’ve seen. Thanks so much! There were a couple of little details that I learned from you that I hadn’t known. I can now perfect my loops. Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much. I came up with a few tricks of my own here and there. Check out my video on wire wrapped loops for perfect loops every time.

[@kelly.wmr.reviews]

Hey, don’t usually comment on videos but my daughter suggested that I do. We just started making earrings for personal use and we may try selling some and we are enjoying it but it was hard to make the loops at the end and this really simplified it! Thank you so much

[@cmilam8284]

I am a visual learner and this has been very helpful. I get it! I have tried in the past without success, thank-you so much!

[@debrapalen103]

I have struggled with basic wire loops in the past. This video has helped me immensely. It has taught me how to make basic wire loops, and they come out the same every time. Thank you for wonderful video.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Awesome Debra. Thank You!

[@Gogrannygo55]

Thank you so much. I have struggled with loops. Watched videos, read books, magazine's & still had average loops. Watching your video and great demonstration, I am now making perfect loops. You & your photographer did a great job!! Thanks again!!!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Yay! ❤

[@keishabethel8881]

I have been looping wire for about a year now and honestly I have never been satisfied with the final outcome. Thank you for doing this!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Keisha Bethel Hi Keisha, I'm so happy I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@SBL1932]

This was a great tutorial on how to make loops. You made it easy very informative and we can all do it now thank you

[@marilyng5778]

Wish I'd found this a year ago when I first started working with wire. Clear instructions, easy on the ears, no redundant information and a great measuring tip. Only possible improvement would be the out of focus/too fast close ups but I understand this was your first so you [and your camera operator] really did a fantastic job. Love that your dog is in the background, I've already subscribed. I "practised" endlessly with all gauges of natural copper wire [until I thought I had perfected my techniques] before transitioning to dead soft sterling silver wire [and head pins] but I'm still finding it difficult to get the same results; among other things wire seems to "harden up" very quickly. Any tips or comments would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@adelaidegems]

I’ve been out of practice for many years, and this was the perfect tutorial for the basic loop! Thank you so much!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeanccc333]

Every time I follow your excellent instructions, I get a perfect loop. Thanks so much for your easy-to-follow instructions!!

[@donnamelton]

This is by far the best teaching video on making loops! You are the best at explaining every step of the way to a perfect wire loop (and other things of making jewelry) You are a true teacher mode. Looking forward to some new videos from Liz!!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much, Donna❤

[@MOMOFBOYSx5]

You are TERRIFIC!!! Thank you SO MUCH for ALL your tutorials, your understanding that we "students" are watching for a reason, to LEARN FROM YOU. The great DETAIL in explaining each step is is so helpful. Im pretty new to beading, less than a year. I have tons of wire and all my tools, even IDEAS BUT have been petrified to attempt any wire work because the few times I tried... Disaster! But now, you have explained every detail so clearly, I'm going to give it a shot TODAY! Thank you so much again for this tutorial and ALL YOUR OTHERS!!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much, Georgianna. Just do it, lol. You will waste a lot of wire, and sometimes in the process of screwing up one idea, a new one emerges.

[@joanneshannon8471]

I am a beginner watched every video and could not get this. I found this gem of a video and I finally got it. Thank you for your explanation. Saving this video for sure.☺

[@makingiteasywithliz]

joanne shannon Happy happy! Thank you Joanne.

[@janiebeard1129]

Hey can you tell me how to found that video on Gems.Thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

@@janiebeard1129 ?

[@toln5317]

@@janiebeard1129 This has been here for almost a year now, but "gem of a video" is an expression for a very good video. There is no actual video about gems, sorry to dissappoint you :/ But have a nice day!

[@GeraldRVeydt]

@@makingiteasywithliz 😊

[@acidrain8711]

I hope you have some more tips and tricks like this, because I'm very new to this and this was a great help. Thank you.

[@8433alice]

Best jewelry/wire/loop video I have ever encountered!!! Thank you so very much.

[@bruceengland7488]

Hi Liz. I am a potter, and have been wanting to try my hand at jewelry using clay, but I have exactly 0 experience with jewelry! I recently took a PMC jewelry course at a local county location and learned some of the "language" used in jewelry, which was helpful. I've watched a myriad of youtube vids using wire (copper being my go to), and saved a couple of YOUR more recent videos, and just came across this one. I want to extend a compliment your way...to let you know how much good stuff I've gleaned from you...and how much better your instructional vids have gotten over the years (considering I think this one is from 2014). Thank you! You've got a great voice and calming influence. Hoping to learn some more good tips from you in the coming weeks! I've also enjoyed another "wire person" named, Lan Anh from Vietnam. She's is also extraordinary, but doesn't narrate her videos (and since I don't speak Vietnamese, it wouldn't make much difference! LOL). Hoping you will see this post and accept my thanks for the good job you do.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Hi Bruce, thank you so much ❤ Yes, I think this video is my first or second one, and I'm flattered and happy it helped you, even as rough as it is. I am going to do more videos in 2022. Thanks again for your support and Happy New Year!

[@kaseytrinh1440]

Your video is very useful! Your technique works for me, a total beginner!

[@brigetteleavell-carr6906]

Thank you Liz! Hands down this is the best video I have found on making a simple loop.

[@conniecaldwell5490]

Liz, Thank You! So nice to find this...you’ve simplified my life.

[@sherikane9437]

I absolutely love all your videos and your quirky sense of humor. I sometimes get turned off by many of the other videos out there by other instructors, but, I love your voice. You are great!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Sheri Kane Thank you so much Sheri for your support and kind comment. I know what you mean about some of the videos out there...there's this one I use for a sewing project and I cringe at the sound of her voice everytime.

[@sonialynnstation9905]

This was awesome! I am a self learner! I loved your tips. They will make my work much more uniform and professional! Looking for more of YOUR videos! Love ❤️! Ty. Ty!

[@maryeldo9810]

I just made my very first wire loop thanks to this video! Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Awesome ❤

[@lindab8563]

Great “how to” video! TFS!

[@johndillon557]

Hello Linda

[@beverlykraut1017]

When I first saw how long this video was, I thought I'd probably be fast forwarding through much of the extraneous stuff but I was so wrong. You get right down to the business of showing how to make the loop and when you were done, with me following along at every step, I couldn't believe the 11 minutes were already up. Best of all, I think I learned how to do it! Thank you for a great lesson.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That's awesome...I think this was my very first video. Thanks for watching.

[@saradavila7637]

Beverly Kraut I

[@frankcka]

Can't believe I just made a professional looking wire loop... you're amazing! Thank you so much for freely sharing your know-how with us.

[@galeg.3427]

Your tutorial was very helpful. Thank you for generously sharing your knowledge. 🙂 🌷🙏

[@saradavila7637]

Thanks for that video. I LEARNED it! For us beginners and that we don't do it to make money, we don't want to spend a lot of money on tools. So I like to learn with simple tools. Thank you again.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Sara Davila You are so welcome Sara, and thank you for watching.

[@joshlyngreever1352]

Awesome! Thank you soooo much!!! Love your trick I’ve been making jewelry for years and this is ALWAYS an issue for me. You are the aspirin to my headache!!!! You solved the guess work and gained a new subscriber my dear. Can’t wait to check out all your videos an please keep them coming!!!

[@hollyblackwell6031]

Thank you! My loops have been horrible, can't wait to try this now

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Let me know how you make out, Holly.

[@lisastuckey3749]

Awesome tutorial! I was struggling to make loops, but after watching,...I've GOT this! Thanks!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

❤

[@stephaniedrake6625]

thank you thank you thank you. Am a beginner, love creating different things, but I am so inconsistent with the loops. Your explanation is easy to understand, and I am grateful to have found your video. Bless you.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Stephanie Drake Thank you Stephanie. Im so glad I helped.

[@psychedelicpython]

I’ve been making Rosaries and jewelry for about 5 years now. After putting a bead on the wire I eye my wire when cutting it off to make the second eye pin.....and on several occasions I’ve cut it too short. I love your idea on measuring the eye pin on a separate piece of wire to use when doing the second eye pins (on the other side of the beads). Such a marvelous idea!

[@mercedesescoto628]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful information about making loops. This was important for me. I saw your tutorial in San juan Puerto Rico.

[@lesliesmith2889]

Your tutorials are SO helpful! Please keep doing more. You make things so much easier, thank you so much!

[@pollacksharman8708]

Hello Leslie, hope you’re safe over there?

[@catsdivinelydesigns]

Thank you so much for sharing. I am now making perfect loops after months of struggling! So easy to follow this procedure and such great tips.😀

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thats awesome Cathie, thank you so much.

[@racheldawn9329]

You explained this in such an easy to follow way thank you for breaking it down step by step.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@artbynasrin]

My goooood, i took jewelry classes watched videos, i still couldn’t do it right until i saw your video, thank you for sharing your talent.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@nancyrobinson5307]

This is the best instructional video!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you. It's one of my first and a bit amateur but I'm so happy you learned from it.

[@donnadavisbellinspiredtocr1403]

I have watched so many videos on this and you explained and showed it so simply that I can now do it perfect every time. Thank you so much.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That's what I want to hear! Thank you so much Donna for watching and taking the tome to tell me that.

[@donnadavisbellinspiredtocr1403]

You are so very welcome. Thank you for teaching us.

[@kalibhakta]

This video is great for learning this crucial technique. Somehow I ended up stumbling onto measuring the wire lengths through trial and error, but there is one thing I do different: I use 6 in 1 bail making pliers for the loops! This will also can get you the same sized loop every time depending on which one you pick--I hadn't even thought to simply mark the round nose pliers.

[@sheendures5634]

Omg, I love you. I was able to make my first loop tonight because of you.

[@kuriouskat1490]

This is a wonderful how to video. Easy to understand. Since I am a beginner, I can just practice exactly what you demonstrated. Thank you for this wonderful video. I look forward to watching more.

[@VeeFromSpicy]

Hi Liz, found you video for Pearl knotting tool, moved to your Dance video, ended up watching your wire work videos, & Subscribed! Thank you, you are a great teacher!

[@sharonsummers3287]

FINALLY...Thank you for your detailed narrative regarding the techniques required to master this. I will subscribe and watch all your videos! thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Sharon Summers Thank you Sharon for watching and for you support.

[@judylee3589]

I'm a beginner and I REALLY like how you taught this. I subscribed, thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Judy Lee Thank You Judy.

[@tbmccoywesterndesign]

Very nice video. I'm actually applying your looping technique to hanging about 1200 chandelier crystals on a couple antique chandeliers. You were a big help.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

tbmccoywesterndesign Thank you so much. Wow, huge job I'm glad I helped.

[@pinkpanda5696]

Excellent instructions! Thank you!

[@kerinoerrlinger3473]

Incredibly helpful to see a systematic way of doing this, thanks!

[@KimMichaels]

you have no idea how many head pins ive ruined cos of not the right amount of wire to form loops...now thanks to you i know how you can measure to get it right every time...thank you kindly....hugsssssssssss

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thanks so much Kim. That's great and after a little practice, you will be able to judge the right amount and not have to use the tool. Happy New Year!

[@lisaturner6297]

I just want to thank you for your fantastic tutorials! Something SO simple as making a loop was making my gray hair even grayer! Thank you SO much for the best tutorial I’ve watched to do this.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Lisa Turner Thank you Lisa.

[@helenwoolford2419]

Make it zzzRZ LSCU I GOT LOST WITH ALL THESE STEPS👎🏽

[@Winter-Lake]

Thank you do much for this wonderful tutorial. I'm a beginner, and this was so easy to follow and understand. I just subscribed. I recently inherited my mother's jewelry, stones, and bead collection when she departed. I wanted to make something special with her beautiful beads/stones as a memorial and to keep her close to my heart, though I wasn't sure about how to create and craft it. I'm slowly learning & I want to do it rightly. Thank you for your generosity in sharing and teaching🤗❤❤❤

[@makingiteasywithliz]

You are so welcome!

[@amyoconnor5613]

Fantastic! Thank you so much, your terms will stick with me and your direction is easy to follow. I will be watching more.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you Amy ❤

[@dbolognani]

Wow.... I have been looking to find a good tutorial on how to do this and this is GREAT!!! Thank you so very much for taking the time to make this to help us learn.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Dianne Bolognani That's awesome Dianne. I'm so happy I helped. Thanks so much for watching.

[@dbolognani]

:) Using your techniques... marking my pliers, etc., my loops on my beading came out perfect! I was so excited, I just never got it right before. I only had to do two of them that I had to redo to get my feel for what you taught and then all the rest came out perfectly! I just LOVE watching your tutorials!

[@elizabethgauntley1431]

Thank you so much. Ive struggled with this for years and now I can do it!! Such good videos. Thanks.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I'm so happy for you Elizabeth and so happy I helped. ❤

[@sherryashby2634]

OMG it worked. Thanks for your video, I found it easy to follow and I got close to a perfect loop lol....

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Awesome! Thank you for watching, Sherry.

[@marianlyons5377]

Hello Liz, thanks for posting this, it has helped me tremendously, as I have struggled trying to make the perfect loop.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Marian Lyons Wonderful, Marion. Thank you so much.

[@jerimassi1889]

I took a class in basic wire wrapping and managed to get through it, but your way of doing it is so much easier and straightforward! Thank you!

[@pollacksharman8708]

Hello Jeri, hope you’re having a wonderful day & hope you’re safe over there?

[@pollacksharman8708]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity all over the world 🌎

[@fun2funnies123]

I have seen a lot of videos, but u take the cake for being a perrfectionist I am your new fan.

[@sdmcdaniel2255]

You know... I've been making beadwork jewelry for over 10 years, and I have NEVER been able to get a consistently even loop! Thank you so much for this video! Hey, even us 'veterans' can learning something new!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That is awesome!

[@sandrageensburg308]

Very clear and good instruction--not only for a beginner. SG

[@addytude]

That was helpful...perfect for a newbie like me. Thank you so much.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

You are so welcome!

[@debraryan5744]

Great tutorial, great tips. I am going to start practicing your method. Thanks Liz 👌

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you, Debra.

[@wj5442]

So simple yet so useful!!!! Thank you from a beginner. !!!

[@michaelcubria]

Thank you very much; I am appreciative of your clear and concise instruction in all your video's.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I appreciate that, thank you Michael.

[@Elkins24]

Hi Liz, I am in the process of replacing my daily rosary, I have looked at several videos on this subject. I also have made several practice eye pins and wrapped loops for the cross and center piece. I really enjoy the way your video describes how to do the wire loop. In the Rosary it says to make the loop opposite of one another so it will lay better. Thank-you again.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Elkins24 Thank you so much for watching,. I'm glad I helped.

[@kimcamper1777]

Thank you so much for making an easy to follow video showing how to make wire loops. I am very new to making earrings and have really struggled with this aspect, especially getting the loops even and close to the bead. Your video solved all of my issues!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Well, that is just awesome, thank you so much, Kim

[@marshamarieegleston8572]

Thanks for this video and making it so easy to follow. Best instructions!!

[@gailporter8503]

Thank you very much! VERY helpful! I have just started crafting and didn't even know what a jump ring, or a head pin, was! Thanx for explaining very well! 😁✌🌿

[@YeskeyaEarthsong]

Thank you for making this easy to understand. My loops never looked good. Hopefully now I can improve them.

[@peaches5712]

This is so hard for me, but you made it easier. Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That makes me very happy! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to let me know. You will have it mastered in no time.

[@doristesser4703]

Freir

[@carmendiaz9738]

Liz, thank you so much. Your video clarified loop making for me. Awesome video! 👌

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judithheinemann8439]

Wonderful clear instructions. Thank you for providing these lessons. I am very excited to begin working with wire.

[@Artfully_J]

Wow awesome. The loops I made last night (before watching your excellent tips!) were seriously jacked-up 😝 TFS 🌹

[@makingiteasywithliz]

LOL

[@mycupoftea12]

So grateful for this well-done video.

[@rev.concettapampinella2341]

This was very helpful, especially the part of adding the second loop... I could never figure out how to close it without disfiguring the shape, such an easy solution! Thank You!

[@yolly2292]

Amazing!!! Thank you from Australia 🙏🥰🇦🇺

[@rosaliecarpio7768]

Very good tutorial. I have trouble making these even. I will be able to improve my loops after watching this.

[@12lesflo]

Loved your tutorial. I do a lot of wrapped loops because I have not been good with measuring the amount to cut off to make a simple loop instead of wrapped. Great idea about the measuring wire tool you made and the permanent marker. Thank you so much!

[@artbynasrin]

Dear Liz:thank you for explaining sooooo perfectly❤️

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Nasrin Davallou Thank you, you are sooooo welcome 😁

[@judyanne3563]

THANK you so much. I found it hard to get confirming sizes of loops. This fixes all that

[@alexandramengual9150]

I followed 4 tutorials on how to do loops and they always turnd out wonky. Your video is the only one that actually helped me make the perfect consistent loops ! Thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Glad I could help!

[@jeankrach3409]

nice video, you explain better than most people!

[@malakagrant]

I'm SO glad I found your video! You made this technique incredibly easy. Thank you!

[@kimhull5496]

This was so easy to follow! THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge and expertise! So many of us appreciate it!

[@pollacksharman8708]

Hello Kim, hope you’re safe over there?

[@pollacksharman8708]

I hope this year brings happiness and prosperity all over the world 🌎

[@joyceparkes2678]

Just what I needed 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ericasinner9668]

Excellent instructions 👍 Thank you 🙂

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you. That was one of my first videos and I'm happy it helped you, as it is lol.

[@angiemage980]

I am from Puerto Rico and It is the first time that I see it. I love how I explain calmy. Thank you for sharing for knowledge. I already suscribed to your channel. Thank you so much! Blessing💫🙏

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thanks for watching

[@genawarrington3195]

Great tutorial on making loops for a bracelet. Thank you