Make your own clay-sculpting loop tools-revised version (updated 7 Sept 09)

Step 13 Crimp the end

If you don't have a crimping tool, you can use a pair of pliers with a crimping device in the jaws, as shown above left.

Make sure that squash the middle area between the two twisted prongs, as shown in the middle picture. Once you have squeezed the jaws tight, you should have a nice clean groove in the end holding your wire firmly.

Make thicker versions with extra wire. In the picture on the right, I used two loops of wire at the same time and repeated the procedure. Do this to create tougher loops for larger tools or for working with firmer sculpting material.