FusionBeads.com
CUSTOMER SERVICE | FAQ | WISH LIST | MY ACCOUNT | VIEW CART | LOG IN  
NEW PRODUCTS  |   BEAD KITS  |   INSPIRATION  |   STAFF PICKS  |   BEADING  REFERENCE  |   BEADING  TECHNIQUES  |   COLOR IDEAS  |   50% OFF  
 
CRYSTALLIZED™- Swarovski Elements
Crystal Beads
Crystal Pendants
Crystal Components
Crystal Pearls
Crystal Sew-On Stones
BEADS
Glass Beads
Fire Polished Glass Beads
Lampwork Glass Beads
Cubic Zirconia Beads
Artist Beads
Lucite Beads
JAPANESE SEED BEADS
Round Seed Beads
Seed Bead Shapes
Delicas by Number
Delicas by Color
NATURAL BEADS
Gemstone Beads
Freshwater Pearls
Wood, Shell, Horn, Bone
Felt and Resin Beads
METAL BEADS
Alphabet Beads
Silver Beads
Gold Beads
Pewter Beads
Brass Beads
Copper Beads
Thai Hill Tribe Silver
CHARMS AND PENDANTS
Silver Charms
Gold Charms
Pewter Charms
Brass Charms
Collage Pendants
Pendants
Buttons
SILVER COMPONENTS
Findings
Clasps
Ear Wires
Links, Caps, Components
Bangles and Rings
GOLD COMPONENTS
Findings
Clasps
Ear Wires
Links, Caps, Components
Bangles and Rings
PEWTER COMPONENTS
Findings
Clasps
Ear Wires
Links, Caps, Components
BRASS COMPONENTS
Findings
Clasps
Ear Wires
Links, Caps, Components
COPPER COMPONENTS
Findings
Clasps
Ear Wires
Links, Caps, Components
BASE METAL COMPONENTS
Findings
Clasps
Ear Wires
Links and Components
STRINGING MATERIALS
Chain
Wire
Beading Wire
Beading Thread
Elastic, Cord and Ribbon
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES
Bead Kits
Tools
Design Tools
Storage Supplies
Gift Bags and Boxes
Books
MIXED MEDIA & CRAFTS
Resin and Glaze
Stamping Tools
Sheet Metal
Stamping Blanks & Charms
Soldering
Add a Bead Products
Bead Craft Findings
NEW AND SPECIALS
New Products
Product Specials & 50% off
 
FREE SHIPPING!
FusionBeads.com offers free standard shipping on all domestic orders.
No minimum purchase required.

Techniques: Wire Wrapped Triangle Bail

Add a wire wrapped loop to a briolette style bead. This technique will allow you to use your briolette and drop shape beads as dangles off of necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Check out our Inspiration page for design ideas.

Click here to download a printable copy of this technique.
Beading Techniques > Wire Working Techniques > Wire Wrapped Triangle Bail

Wire Wrapped Triangle Bail Materials
  • Beads with a top drilled hole - briolette
  • Sterling Silver wire - 24 gauge shown
Tools


Step 1 Step 2 Step 3
Step 1
Cut a 4" piece of wire. Slide wire through the hole of the bead, leaving about 1 1/2 in. on the left side.
Step 2
With your fingers, bring the wires up - crossing the wires. The short piece should be in front of the longer piece.
Step 3
Using your fingers, form the wire to the briolette.
Step 4 Step 5 Step 6
Step 4
Use the tips of your chain nose pliers to grasp the short piece of wire directly above where the wires cross.
Step 5
Bend the wire down to a 90° angle.
Step 6
Use the tips of your chain nose pliers to grasp the longer piece of wire directly above where the wires cross.
Step 7 Step 8 Step 9
Step 7
Bend the wire straight up, forming a 90° angle between the two pieces of wire.
Step 8
Grasp the triangle that was created with your chain nose pliers.
Step 9
Wrap the short piece of wire around the longer piece about 1 1/2 - 2 wraps.
Step 10 Step 11 Step 12
Step 10
With your wire cutters, cut the short tail as close as possible.
Step 11
Using the tips of your chain nose pliers, grab the wire directly above the wrap.
Step 12
With your finger, push the wire to a 90° angle.
Step 13 Step 14 Step 15
Step 13
Using your round nose pliers, grasp the wire right at the bend.
Step 14
Pull the wire around the round nose pliers until it is almost pointing directly down.
Step 15
Reposition your pliers by opening your round nose pliers (but do not pull the pliers out of the loop) and pivot your pliers so the bottom tip is on the top.
Step 16 Step 17 Step 18
Step 16
Continue pulling the wire around the nose of the pliers until the loop is completely round.
Step 17
If you are attaching it to a chain or ring, this would be a good time. To then wrap the loop, grip the loop with the chain nose pliers and grip the wire with your fingers.
Step 18
Wrap the wire around the base wire. Continue wrapping the wire down to the first wrap.
Step 19 Step 20  
Step 19
Using the wire cutters, cut off the extra wire as close as you can to the wrap.
Step 20
Congratulations, you have now created a wire wrapped triangle bail!




.