How to Make a Heart Shaped Beaded Ornament

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Bend the wire 120 degrees to the left.

   Start at the end of the wire.
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   Step 2: Measure it out two inches.

   That is where you will make your first bend. , This angle is approximately 22 degrees. , From the top of the heart to the endpoint of this step, measures about 6 inches (15.2 cm). ,, You want a little excess of the gauge wire to be used to hang the ornament. , There should be excess wire at the top of the heart that will be used to make the piece for your ornament to hang from. , Coil them around one another.
   
   Use the pliers to wrap the excesses pieces around one another until the shorter piece is wrapped. .
   
   Coil the end of the excess wire in the form of an overlapping circle. ,,,,,,, Just ensure you leave enough room to wrap the wire around the frame to ensure the beads do not fall off. ,,
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   Step 3: Bend the wire at the angle you have made in the opposite direction in the form of a semi-circle.

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   Step 4: At the end of the new curve

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   Step 5: go 3 inches (7.6 cm) down the wire and angle it so the end point will match with the heart's center point in Step 1.

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   Step 6: Repeat steps 1-3 to form the other side of the heart.

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   Step 7: When making the bend on Step 1

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   Step 8: instead of measuring out 2 inches (5.1 cm) for your bending point

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   Step 9: measure out 4 inches (10.2 cm) instead.

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    Step 10: At this point

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    Step 11: have your frame already completed.

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    Step 12: Lay the two excess pieces so they overlap one another.

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    Step 13: Use the pliers to grip the wire and slowly bend the tip inward as if you were forming a circle.

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    Step 14: The hanging portion is now complete.

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    Step 15: Wrap the heart shaped wire with a jute string.

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    Step 16: Continue wrapping until you reach the end of the wire.

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    Step 17: Get a jewelry wire and tie it on the left side of the heart.Make sure it is secured enough.

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    Step 18: Begin beading the wire until you reach the other side of the frame.

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    Step 19: Use any pattern that you are pleased with.

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    Step 20: Repeat step 1 and 2 until your heart is full of the design you wish to accomplish.

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    Step 21: Finished.

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