jewellery work - the belt for the costume

I'm starting to work on a convention/gamer/larp/fantasy/whatever costume for my own gratification.

I bought plenty of copper wire because I wanted to do something steampunk, but then I saw the goth belly dancers and that kinda sent me in a different direction.

Combine this with a request from a friend to make some ankle wear for their lovers and I found I really needed to reaquaint myself with the wrapped loop.

So, as a way to reaquire a skill I haven't used in ages, I'm working in the copper. If I don't do the wrapped loops quite so perfect or bodge remembering how to do chainmail it's no disaster, this is my costume, it'll be undergoing constant revisions.



These are the first pieces, the knitting needle is a 4mm needle, if you want a reference point.

jewellery work: the wrapped loop aka rosary turn

Finally, Wrapped Loop Technique in a video that's pretty clearly demonstrated.

I know how to do this, but it's been a while, so having a reminder is just brilliant.

Step-by-step photos:
How to make beaded jewelry's wrapped loop the pictures are clear, which is a nice step forward, too often the images are fuzzy and useless.