How to Wire Wrap Beach Sea Glass for Coastal Decor

Learn how to wire wrap beach Sea Glass to make decorations for your home.

Wire wrapping is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. And you can use this technique to make decorations for your home. Source no longer available. Scroll down for the seaglass wire wrap tutorial.

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Here a chandelier is adorned with wire wrapped beach sea glass pieces.

You can Make a Seaglass Chime with wire wrap. Hang the wire wrapped seaglass from a driftwood piece for the perfect beachy decor accent. It might even catch some sunlight!

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Craft a small wire wrapped seaglass Wreaths. Source is no longer available.

Cute little wall sconce that is decorated with wire wrapped seaglass pieces. Seen in a Tybee Island Beach Cottage featured on House of Turquoise.

Close up of wire-wrapped seaglass of a chandelier. Seen at Drift Design on Instagram.

 

And speaking of chandeliers. A chandelier that is all hand-wired and assembled using nothing but wire and seaglass. Photographed by Danny who made the Wire Picture Holders that Rock.

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Or how about some wire wrapping for Christmas, creating wonderful Beachy Seaglass Ornaments.

How to Wire Wrap a Simple Sea Glass Pendant

Here is a set of instructions on how to wire wrap sea glass pieces for DIY decor projects like sea glass wind chimes, ornaments, or hanging displays. This method is very similar to jewelry making, but instead of making a pendant or earring, you’ll create a wire-wrapped piece that can be suspended as part of a decorative object. 

How to Wire Wrap Seaglass for DIY Home Decor

Supplies You’ll Need:

Real or tumbled sea glass,  20–22 gauge craft wire (silver, copper, or colored), round-nose pliers, flat-nose pliers and wire cutters (or use pliers)  

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cut Your Wire Start with about 12–18 inches of wire, depending on the size of your sea glass. Extra wire gives you more freedom to shape and secure. 

2. Make a Top Loop Use round-nose pliers to bend a small loop about 1.5 inches from the wire’s end. This will be your hanging point. 

3. Anchor the Wire Hold the sea glass against the long end of the wire with the loop at the top. Wrap the short end across the back of the glass to anchor it. 

4. Wrap the Glass Wrap the longer end of the wire around the sea glass in a crisscross or spiral pattern. This creates a snug cradle that holds the glass in place. 

5. Coil and Finish Bring the wire back up to the top loop. Coil it tightly below the loop and trim the end. Pinch down any sharp tips with flat-nose pliers. 

6. Add a Hanging Element Use a jump ring, ribbon, or clear fishing line to hang your finished piece. Perfect for mobiles, tree ornaments, or driftwood wind chimes!

Creative Tips: 

Use colored wire for a bold artistic look. Mix different glass shapes and sizes for boho-style mobiles. Add beads or charms to your wire wrap for extra flair. Pair with driftwood, shells, or macramé to create a complete coastal vibe. 

An alternative to wire wrapping your seaglass pieces is to macrame wrap the pieces, as seen at Crafts by Amanda where you can download the instructions if you wish.