These two products can add so much character to your layouts. They are both very easy and quick to make.

To Make Easel Spirals you need:

~wire cutters
~a sharpie marker or something round (you can change the size of the spirals by using different sizes.)
~wire

Take the wire and wrap it around your round object. Wrap it tight but be sure you can take it off the round object when you are finished.

When you have wrapped the wire to your desired length, cut the wire from the spool. Then slide the wire off the round object. Be sure not to stretch while doing this.

Lay the wire on a flat and hard surface. Start at one end and push the spirals down so that they are laying somewhat flat.

The finished product:

To Make Jump Rings you will need:

~Wire cutters
~Wire
~something round, either a pen or one of the small wire tools

You can make different sizes of Jump Rings by varying the different sizes of the tools that you use. If you want bigger jump rings, use a highlighter. If you want smaller jump rings, use a pencil.

The first and second steps are the same as above. Be very sure not to stretch the wire as it is coming off your tool.

Step One:

Step Two:

Next, take your wire cutters and cut one side of the circle straight down the middle. The jump rings will fall apart right into your hand. If you need to pull them apart to get them into ribbon or something; pull front to back and not side to side. They will maintain their shape if you pull front to back.

The Finished Product:

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