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Wrapped loop

12. To make the first half of a wrapped loop, bend the wire or head pin to form a right angle 11/4 in. (3cm) from the tip.

13. Hold your roundnose pliers so the jaws line up vertically and grab the short wire at the bend.

14. With your fingers or with chainnose pliers, bring the short wire over the top of the roundnose pliers.

15. Reposition the pliers so the lower jaw is in the curve. Keep the jaws vertical.

16. Bring the short wire under the bottom of the roundnose pliers.

17. To complete the wrapped loop, hold the roundnose pliers in your nondominant hand. Position the jaws across, not through, the loop.

18. Use your fingers or chainnose pliers to wrap the short wire around the wire stem. Make one or more wraps. Trim the excess wire and press the cut end close to the wraps with chainnose pliers.

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