Kit + PDF Tutorial - Double sided star and wind spinner

Kit + pdf tutorial - 'Double sided star an wind spinner'

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. Finally, I’ll show you how to construct a spinner base that will elegantly suspend from your star. This includes creating a hanging frame and adding loops to ensure your wind spinner or any other object can be beautifully suspended at the base.

What's incuded:

• Link to a PDF
• Materials list
• Tools list
• A guide to various weaving techniques

Materials required (not included, visit the kits section for a full kit):

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