Supplies

• The best part about making wire wrapped rings is that you need very few supplies. A pair of chain nose pliers, a nice decorative bead, some wire and a ring mandrel (a rod with ring markings that can be used to wrap the ring around) is all you need. For the mandrel, you can use any old rod, but the ring mandrel's markings are what will help you size the ring correctly. You may want to wrap the tips of the pliers in masking tape to keep them from scratching the surface of the wire; if you like that look, however, don't bother.
  
  

Starting the Ring Off

• According to caseyacrossthepond.blogspot.com, you should start by cutting off about 18 inches of wire. Thread the bead onto the wire, about two thirds of the way down. Place the wire on the mandrel, a size larger than the ring size you're planning to make. The ring will become smaller as you make it. You'll notice that the mandrel has a channel in the back. Fit the bead into the channel and hold it there. Wrap the wire around the mandrel twice, but don't wrap around the bead. There should be three rows of wire in the front of the mandrel and four in the back. Pinch the wires together and push them under the bead, keeping the wires from crossing.
  
  

Wrapping

• There should be a short and a long end of wire at this point. Pay attention to which wire is on top and which one is on the bottom. Start with the short wire and wrap it around the bead once, taking care not to overlap it with itself. Leave the wire to hang free and do the same with the longer wire. You'll wrap this one three times. Try to layer the wire against the bead so it forms a frame. Continue until you have a few inches of wire left. You'll use this for a decorative touch on the band.
  
  

Finishing it Off

• Take the loose short wire and loop it around the band repeatedly until you run out of wire. Count the number of loops, then do the same with the loose long wire. Trim off any excess with the pliers. Then, use the pliers to flatten the end of the wire against the ring. This will keep it from scratching you. Check the ring size on the mandrel, then smooth out the shape by hammering out any dents or bends on the mandrel. You can use the handle of your pliers or a small hammer with the head covered in cloth. Slip the ring off the mandrel and onto your finger.