Butterfly Bracelet - Part 4.

Making the middle wrap. 

Taking the end of one of the wrapped wires bend straight down.

 Like this.

It will create a hook that looks like  an umbrella handle.

The point should be slightly to the left to accommodate the next wire we’ll bend up.

 The hook needs to be hung over our bundle of wires about 2mm to the left of the centre line we marked.

Holding the wires firmly with the  plastic nosed pliers fold up the wrapping wire. Try not to do it all in one go. Use 3 or 4 presses on the wire instead as it gives more control and a sharper bend, then give a firm squeeze.

The secret to neat wraps is to overlap the wire slightly to the left so that it lays a little on top of the previous wire. As you squeeze it with the pliers it will ‘click’ into place. If it doesn’t it’s gone too far and needs a jiggle to get it into  place.

 Gripping and supporting the wires again with the pliers, begin to push the wire over, down and to the left with a finger. 

Use a couple of pushes to get it over and aligned before squeezing and clicking it into place. Give it a good squeeze with the plastic pliers.

Repeat until you have 5 complete  wraps to the front.

Prise up both ends and round off or file them to take off any sharp edges.

 Take the last 2mm of each end with flat nosed pliers and bend them inwards slightly.

This will encourage them to bed into the wires of the bracelet and ensure there’s nothing to rub the wrist when they are pressed back into place.