Cone Shaped Bead Cap Out of a Paper Clip

by sandgurl

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Intro: Cone Shaped Bead Cap Out of a Paper Clip

I wanted to make a cone shaped bead cap and figured a paper clip would be perfect for it!

Supplies:
Paper Clip
Pen (but you can use anything that you can wrap around to make a cone shape)
Cutters

To Make Earrings or Pendant:
beads
Headpins
round nose pliers

STEP 1: Unravel and Wrap

Open up the paper clip. You don't have to completely straighten it out. Take the paper clip and wrap it around the head of the pen. Be careful not to put too much pressure on the top portion of the pen where the ink comes out.

STEP 2: Cut

Cut off the end pieces that you do not want to keep. If you already have a design you might want to try it on the bead to make sure it fits right before you make the cuts.

STEP 3: Use It in a Design

Then to make a drop you will need beads and a head pin (or head pins if making earrings). Slide in order (or opposite if you prefer) the larger bead, bead cap, and then smaller bead. You want to make sure your beads stabilize the bead cap. Then you want to make a loop with the end of the head pin.

You can either make this into a pendant or make a pair of earrings by adding an ear-wire.

5 Comments

LauraLeighM 6 years ago

Very cute design. Makes me want to sit down and play!

Penolopy Bulnick 12 years ago

Really nice. I love jewelry making, but haven't learned wire wrapping yet.

sandgurl 12 years ago

Thanks! You'll love wire wrapping! I find making jewelry very relaxing. It's also a wonderful feeling when someone else is wearing a piece of jewelry you made :)