'Arrakis' wire work pendant video tutorial

In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a main frame using heavy gauge wire, for our focal stone to sit in. I'll walk you through hammering techniques to shape the wire flanges and outer frame. I’ll show you how to seamlessly integrate weaves, accent stones, and beads to enhance your piece. Enjoy the process, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!

A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here

A printable PDF tutorial for this can be found here

Full weave library and stone setting PDF tutorial

What you will need to make this design:

Wire:

• 5 m of 0.4 mm (26 ga) wire
• 1 m of 1 mm (18 ga) wire
• 1 m of 1.6 mm (14 ga) wire
• 2 m of 0.8 mm (20 ga) square wire
• 1 m of 0.6 mm (22 ga) half round wire

Gemstones & beads:

• 25 mm pear focal cabochon
• 8 mm round, faceted CZ accent stone (choose colour from drop-down menu)

• 2 x 1.5 mm copper beads
• 2 x 2 mm copper beads
• 6 x 2. 5 mm copper beads
• 8 x 3 mm copper beads
• 3 x 4 mm copper beads
• 5 x 5 mm copper beads

Tools required:

• Fine tipped flush cutters
• Heavy duty flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Domed chasing hammer
• Hammering surface (steel block)
• Polishing materials