Forming wire loops/scrolls for decorative edging?

by Scarlet
(Neenah, WI)

I see some beautiful almost lacy wire decoration on the outside edges of sun catchers. How is the wire bent so symmetrically?

I want so much to add the wire work to my sun catchers, but I have no idea where to start.

Can you help?

Answer

Hi Scarlet,

You need the Handi Bender. You can bend wire into any shape you want with it.

I have used the Handi Bender to make my own Curly Q Hangers. It's pretty easy to use once you get it set up the right way for whatever shape you're trying to make.

Perhaps someone reading this knows another way to make the scalloped edging that you are referring to. If so, please tell us about it in the comments section just below here.