'Maya' wire wrap pendant tutorial video

Learn to create this intricate ‘Maya’ wire wrap pendant with my step-by-step tutorial. Master wire weaving techniques, frame construction, and prong setting to design a unique piece featuring layered weaves and focal stones. 

Coil stone setting tutorial

Jewellery polishing tutorial

Full stone setting PDF tutorial

What you will need to make this design:

Wire:

• 1.6 mm (16 ga) square wire (round works, too)
• 0.8 mm half round (20ga) wire (or 0.6 mm round (22ga))
• 0.8 mm wire (20ga)
• 0.4 mm wire (26ga)
• 0.8 mm (20ga) square wire (round works, too)
• 1 x pear cabochon (mine is 20 mm x 24 mm)
• 1 x 5 mm diamond cut gem or CZ
• 2, 3, 4 & 5 mm copper beads (2 or 3 of each)

Tools: 

• Flush cutters
• Heavy duty flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers