'Miriel' wire work pendant video tutorial
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a main frame using heavy gauge wire, for our focal stone to sit in. I'll walk you through hammering techniques to shape the wire flanges and outer frame. I’ll show you how to seamlessly integrate weaves, accent stones, and beads to enhance your piece. Enjoy the process, and feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below!
A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here
A printable PDF tutorial for this can be found here
A printable PDF FRAME for the wire shapes can be found here
Prong stone setting tutorial
Full weave library and stone setting PDF tutorial
Gallery stone setting tutorial
Jewellery polishing tutorial
What you will need to make this design:
Wire:
- 3 m (118.1 in.) of 0.3 mm (28 ga) wire
- 1 m (39.4 in.) of 0.6 mm (22 ga) wire
- 1 m (39.4 in.) of 1.3 mm (16 ga) wire
Beads & gemstones:
- 1 x 18 mm pear gemstone (I have used a mood stone
- 1 x 8 mm round cut stone (I have used a red glass crystal)
- 2 x 3.5 mm phosphorent accent beads
- 2 x 1.5 mm beads
- 2 x 2 mm beads
- 2 x 2.5 mm beads
- 2 x 3 mm beads
- 2 x 4 mm beads
- 2 x 5 mm beads
Tools required:
- Chain-nose pliers
- Flat-nose pliers
- Needle-nose pliers
- Round-nose pliers
- Flush cuttersSteel block
- Domed chasing hammer
- Vernier caliper (Optional, but I find it very useful to have on hand)
- Polishing materials to finish your piece