All Wrapped Up
Sterling wire and stone bead ring.
by Marie Lee Carter

This ring design can have many different looks based on different beads and different gauge wire. For example, using 20-gauge base wire with 26-gauge wrap wire and a pearl would result in a very delicate look. Use sterling silver base wire and yellow or pink gold wrap wire for a mixed metals look. Experiment and have fun!

Photo of finished piece by Frank DeSantis; all other photos courtesy of the author.

Buy instructions to make All Wrapped Up from the Beading Daily Project store. ($4.00)

	Marie Lee Carter finds inspiration everywhere, including iron gates on many windows on Park Avenue, and twists and turns of various headboards and chair backs. Her part-time business is e-mail based. She can be reached at marielcarter@verizon.net.
• Flat nose pliers • Chain nose pliers • Flush cutters • File • Ruler • Ring mandrel • Plastic mallet • 18-gauge round sterling silver wire, soft • 24-gauge round sterling silver wire, soft • Bead (either flat disc bead or nugget that has a hole large enough to accommodate 18-gauge wire)
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