'Nebula' wire weaving pendant video tutorial

Hey everyone! In this video, I’m excited to share my step-by-step guide on how to prong set a stunning mandala crystal using the gallery wire stone setting technique. We’ll dive into the intricacies of prong setting a round faceted stone and seamlessly integrate it into an open flame weave design. To top it all off, I’ll demonstrate how to finish with a stone set bail that complements our woven sunburst style. Join me for this creative journey in wire work! Let’s dive in!

A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here

Prong stone setting tutorial

Gallery wire 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 1.6 mm (14 ga) wire
• 1 m of 1 mm (18 ga) wire
• 1 m of 0.4 mm (26 ga) wire
• 1 m of 0.8 mm (20 ga) square wire
• 1 m of 0.8 mm (20 ga) half round wire
  

Gemstones & beads:

• 20 - 25 mm teardrop cabochon
• 2 x 4 mm round cut gemstone
• 1 x 5 mm round cut gemstone
• 2 x 2 mm copper beads
• 2 x 2.5 mm copper beads
• 2 x 3 mm copper beads
• 3 x 4 mm copper beads
  

Tools required:

• Flush cutters
• Heavy duty flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Hammer and steel block
• Polishing materials to finish your piece