'Double sided wind spinner star' video tutorial

In this wire work tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a wind spinner star (the top). We’ll kick things off by creating a double-sided prong setting for your focal stone, utilizing various stone setting and weaving techniques that are essential in wire work. I’ll walk you through the creation of the main frame, demonstrating how to seamlessly incorporate prongs into your weave. Next, we’ll shape the woven frame into a beautiful star and set the crystal.  

Full kit for both the star and the helix wind spinner here:  

PDF tutorial version for the star design AND the spinner base here  

PDF tutorial for the helix and spinner base only here 

Prong stone setting tutorial

Jewellery polishing tutorial

Full weave library and stone setting PDF tutorial

What you will need to make this design:

For the star:

Wire:

• 5 m (196.8 in.) of 0.3 mm (28 ga) wire
• 2 m (59.1 in.) of 0.5 mm (24 ga) wire
• 3 m (118.1 in.) of 1 mm (18 ga) wire
• 1 m (39.4 in.) of 1.6 mm (14 ga) wire

Gemstones, beads & findings

• 2 x 18 mm hexagon or round glass crystal
• 10 x 2.5 mm beads x 3 mm beads
• 2 x 4 mm beads
• 1 x 10 mm swivel hooks

Tools required (not included):

• Chain-nose pliers
• Flat-nose pliers
• Needle-nose pliers
• Round-nose pliers
• Flush cutters
• Vernier callipers (Optional, but I find it useful to have on hand)
• Polishing materials to finish your piece
• Domed chasing hammer
• Steel block

For the spiral:

Wire:

• 0.5 m (19.7 in.) of 1.6 mm (14 ga) wire (for the spiral wind spinner)
• 1 m (39.4 in.) of 1.6 mm (14 ga) wire (for the helix wind spinner)

Focals & Findings

• 1 x 25 mm glass sphere (2 if you make both spinners)
• 1 x 10 mm swivel hook (2 if you make both spinners)

Tools required:

• Chain-nose pliers
• Round-nose pliers
• Heavy duty cutters
• Cone