Wire wrapping pendant tutorial. DIY wire jewelry (no soldering). How to make a wire wrapping pendant without hole using copper wire and natural stone cabochon.
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Wire wrapping pendant tutorial. Introduction
This is a simple technique. But is rather complex at the same time. You can use it to create beautiful jewelry and accessories. It’s really amazing what you can do with copper wire, a few beads, and a set of tools! Don’t worry – you don’t need to solder anything! You also don’t need any torches, solders or fluxes!
If you have been thinking about learning how to make wire jewelry using this technique, but didn’t know how to start, then you are in the right place. I will definitely help you. Getting started with this technique is much easier than it seems. This technique allows you to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry. In fact, all you need to get started is a stone, wire, and a small set of tools.
I have been making wire jewelry for almost 15 years. And I don’t want to keep my knowledge in secret. So I created this blog, where you can find free wire jewelry workshops. Thus I can share my experience with you.
Wire wrapping pendant tutorial. You can find a video tutorial at the end of the post.
I can’t say that this master class is for beginners. Certain wire wrapping experience is required.
Tools and materials
You will need a small set of tools for work. You can buy it almost at any tool store.
I suggest using silicone-tipped pliers for wire weaving.
I used a thin natural jasper cabochon and copper wire. I use 1 mm (18 ga) thick wire for the basis and 0.4 mm (26 ga) thick wire for weaving.
You can also use 0.8 mm (20 ga) wire for the basis and 0.3 mm (28 ga) wire for weaving.
Wire wrapping pendant tutorial.
To make a wire wrapping pendant, we need four pieces of natural (without varnish on the surface) copper wire. It should be 1 mm thick and about 50-60 cm long. We will weave it with 0.4 mm copper wire.
We can weave the wire using any technique. If you want to make a weaving as in the photo, I have shown it in the video below.
Next, carefully fold the weaving around the cabochon.
How to bend the wire? Check the video tutorial at the end of the post. I have shown how to do it in the video.
Let’s continue creating beauty.
We should attach the tips of the wires to the weaving on the backside. But you should cut off the excess and bend it.
Next, we need to form an eyelet for a cord or chain.
Let’s divide the wire into pairs and weave it in any way. Or you can use the technique that I have shown in the photo.
We should also bend the tips and attach them to the weaving.
Try a cabochon on. Two pairs of wires are placed at the backside. Thus they will prevent the cabochon from shifting. On the sides, the weaving prevents the cabochon from shifting. Next, we should attach the cabochon on the top.
Let’s make an additional element with 0.8mm and 0.3mm wire! We should take two pieces of copper wire. They should be 50 cm long and 0.8 mm thick. Start weaving it in the middle. We should bend it in half and attach it to the weaving of the pendant.
The first pair will be placed along the edge of the cabochon. Attach the weaving in several places.
Place the second pair as it is shown in the photo.
As a result, you will get something like that! The cabochon is securely and beautifully fixed.
We should also hide the tips of the wire behind the weaving.
Conclusion.
Next part of the work is not essential. It would be nice to patinate copper wire. You can use ammonia vapours or special solutions. I have described this process many times in my previous articles. It also would be nice to polish the wire using polishing paste or polishing wax. If necessary, cover it with a special varnish.
Now it’s time to watch a video tutorial, that I have promised you to show.
Also, check out Wire wrapping pendant tutorials:
Wire wrapped tutorials PDF Valeriy Vorobev
Wish you all good luck in creation. Save the pin on your pinboard on Pinterest!
All jewelry I make made with my own hands for you with love.
