about a half size larger than the size you’re trying to ultimately make.
step #15 cut the wire. you should leave a 1/4 of an inch on each side of where the wires would cross.
or it may be easier to think about it this way: leave about 1/2 an inch where the wire is side by side.
hold the end of the wire in round nose pliers. the wire should be at the top of the pliers, but not poking through. you should be able to run your finger over the top.
twist your wrist away from you while wrapping the wire around one barrel of the pliers.
twist as far as your wrist 