'Cupid' wire wrapping pendant tutorial video

In this video wire work tutorial, I’ll guide you through the process of designing and constructing a stunning wire-woven pendant that holds an undrilled cabochon. You’ll learn how to hammer the components, create a sturdy frame, add intricate details, and incorporate various components while expertly setting a diamond-cut stone. Plus, I’ll share a basic version of my wire weave library filled with essential tips and tricks, along with a comprehensive list of tools and materials to elevate your wire weaving skills! 

A printable PDF tutorial for this can be found here

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

Coil stone setting tutorial

Jewellery polishing tutorial

Full weave library and stone setting PDF tutorial

What you will need to make this design:

Wire:

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

Beads & gemstones:

• 1 x heart shaped, 20 mm stone
• 1 x 8 mm round cut CZ or gemstone
• 1 x 2 mm copper beads
• 1 x 3 mm copper beads
• 3 x 4 mm copper beads
• 2 x 5 mm copper beads
  
• 3 x 4 mm copper beads
  

Tools required:

• Flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Bent nose pliers (optional)
• Hammer and steel block
• Polishing materials