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Egyptian Coil Free Tutorial from Marie Cristine

Aside from Chainmaille, Egyptian coil is one of the wire work techniques in jewelry making that I admire. It’s not that difficult to make and with only around, I think, seven simple steps, you’ll be able to create beautiful pieces.

Here's an earring using Egyptian Coil Technique from Wellspring Creations.

It's a simple one, that even without embellishment or some sort, just the coil itself, already looks beautiful.

You can also add charms or beads to add character like this Egyptian Coil & Turquoise Earrings from All A Glow Jewelry

...and creating Egyptian links, you'll be able to create a necklace or a bracelet like this shimmery bracelet from CatinaLife Creations.

What a beauty...can't help but admire these beauties. I think Egyptian Coil is a versatile wire work jewelry technique and I would love to include it in my list of favorite jewelry techniques. ^_^

And to help everyone with this technique, I found a free tutorial created by Marie of Marie Cristine blog. She has created an easy step by step instructions. And as I've mentioned earlier, with only seven simple steps you'll be able to master it.

So, get ready with your round nose pliers and your wire, and find out more with this

free tutorial from Marie.

Here's an added bonus!!! For your Egyptian Coil bracelet, you can finish it off by making an Egyptian Clasp. Learn how to with Kate Drew-Wilkinson at DIYLessons. Click the links for

Part 1 and Part 2

How to make Egyptian Coil Bracelet (Free tutorial)

This design is adapted from the famous Egyptian coils. Based on the tutorial by Marie Cristine which can be found here. I made it and adapted it to come up with other variations. It is a fun and satisfying project! Here, I am going to share with you some process pictures of making this. All you need are just some copper wires to make it.

Materials Needed:
· 21 gauge (0.7mm) of copper wires
· 28 gauge (0.3mm) of copper wires

Tools Needed
· Wire Cutter
· Round nose pliers
· Chain-Nose pliersMeasurement tape/ ruler

Cut approximately 15cm of 21ga wires. Make a loop at each end of the wire

Use your pliers to slowly coil the wire at both ends

When you are done you should have a piece like this at each end.

The length between the first and second spirals should be around 5.5cm.

Then bend it in half by holding your pliers at the middle of the wires between the two spirals.

You should end up with this phallic looking link.

Hold your flat nose pliers at the middle of the link and bend it towards the back of the spirals.

This is one single link! Continue to make approximately 24 pieces of this.

Now let’s join the single links together. You may open up wires at the back of the link (let’s call it hook) slightly. Place the hook from the second link into the first link.

Then continue to link up the rest until you get your desired length.

I will show you how to make beaded clasp for the bracelet tomorrow. So stay tune!

Click here to view How to make beaded clasp

Click here to download the tutorial in PDF file.

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Flowery Egyptian Coil Bracelet

I have finally tried my hand in applying Egyptian Coils technique to make few sets of bracelets. After I have attempted the basic and simpler bracelet, I then designed and worked on the enhanced version with some flowery accessories and beads. It was a wonderful experience. I may post free tutorial on making the basic Egyptian coils. So watch out for my next post!

Egyptian Coil Bracelet Tutorial By Stacy Perry

Egyptian Coil Bracelet Tutorial

Originally found in the royal tombs of ancient Egypt and dating back some 3,000 years, the Egyptian Coil link is still popular today. The tutorial is offered by Stacy Perry and you can find out more info here.

This clearly written easy-to-follow step-by-step guide enables even the novice jewelry artist to make Egyptian Coil links like a pro, and then create a beautiful bracelet with them.

For those who wants to try out this technique, click here or visit www.hodgepodgerie.com