'Fantasia' wire work pendant video tutorial
In this tutorial I will shou how to create a weave-less wire amulet. I'll show you how to prepare the frame, setting it up to securely hold your focal stone, and incorporating all the essential wires and components for intricate detail. You’ll discover how to perfectly position your focal and accent stones and finish off your beautiful creation. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on this wire wrapping project! Happy wrapping! 😊
‘Fantasia’ was inspired by a bout of nostalgia from ‘The NeverEnding Story.’
A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here
Prong 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 0.6 mm (22 ga) wire
- 1 m of 1.6 mm (14 ga) wire
- 1 m of 0.8 mm (20 ga) half round wire
- 2 m of 1 mm (18 ga) square wire
Gemstones & beads:
- 1 x pear cabochon 25 mm (chose in drop down menu)
- 1 x 8 mm brilliant cut round gemstone or CZ (chose in drop down menu)
- 3 x 2 mm copper bead
- 2 x 2.5 mm copper beads
- 5 x 3 mm copper beads
- 4 x 5 mm copper beads
- 4 x 6 mm copper beads
Tools required:
- Flush cutters
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Bent nose pliers (optional)T-pin
- Steel block
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Domed chasing hammer