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Finish Glass Like a Pro!
Use this bit to add a small groove into fused glass or other centerpieces of your next piece of jewelry. By adding a groove, you can easily attach wire, string, or other material when finishing your wearable jewelry! Your pieces will be ready to hang and worn proudly.
Below: Step-by-Step Wire Wrapping Using a Jewelry Bit
See images 2-5 below
1. Grind a groove around edges of glass cabochon with a jewelry bit.
2. Wrap wire around cabochon firmly from bottom, ending at top. Grip wire with pliers and twist to secure.
3. Bring wires up and wrap around a dowel 1/4" away from cabochon.
4. Using wire nippers, trim ends around base to secure and tuck in ends.
Images from "Innovative Adornments" book #6294. Artist: Jayne Persico.
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