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This project is simplicity at its best! Using 2mm beads or 10/0 seed beads, this quick little square wire unisex ring can be easily made in any size. This newly updated project was previously published in a text-only form in “Contemporary Bead & Wire Jewelry” and “Simply Bead & Wire” by Lark Books. Now with step-by-step photos and more detailed instructions!

8 pages, 33 photos, 24 steps, plus design notes

Level of Difficulty: Very Easy

Video Length: 9 min. 11 seconds

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED:

Tools

Flat Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
Flush Cutters
Ruler or Measuring Tape
Ring Mandrel
Permanent Fine Tip Marker
Masking Tape
Rouge Cloth
Rawhide Mallet

Materials

22 ga (.65 mm) Soft Square wire (Length to be determined based on ring size)
2 inches (5 cm) 22 ga or 20 ga (.65 mm or .80 mm) Soft Half-Round Wire
5 x 2 mm Large Hold Beads or
5 x 10/0 Seed Beads

Substitutions

Substitutions are not recommended for this project.

Release Date: April 19, 2018

You can add the PDF+video version to your library right now for only $5.00.

The Shaman’s Hand or Healer’s Hand is an ancient power symbol. The easy-to-make beginner project is very quick and helps you practise keeping your wire “on the square”. Add an S-Link or a jump ring, and it can be worn as a pendant, or added to a bracelet or other project.

Make one of yourself, or as a gift for a special healer in your life!

This video will take you through the project step by step.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

Video Length: 7 min. 35 seconds

TOOLS AND MATERIALS YOU’LL NEED:

Tools

Flat Nose Pliers
Round Nose Pliers
Flush Cutters
Ruler or Measuring Tape
Permanent Fine Tip Marker
Ring Bending (aka Half-Round) Pliers

Materials

8 inches (19 cm) 20 ga (.80 mm) Hard or Half-Hard Square wire

Substitutions

Round wire can be substituted for this project, but it looks best in square.

Release date: March 8, 2018

You can add the PDF+video version to your library right now for only $5.00.