A guide to various weaves and stone setting techniques
In this PDF tutorial, I will guide you through the process of crafting a hammered wire pendant. This document includes information that is not found in the related video. ‘Skadi’ refers to the Norse Goddess of winter, and this pendant, with its icy blue radiance, perfectly embodies that name.
What you will need: Wire: - 5 m of 0.4 mm (26 ga) wire - 2 m of 0.6 mm (22 ga) wire - 2 m of 0.8 mm (20 ga) wire - 1 m of 0. 6 mm (22ga) half round wire - 1 m of 1.3 mm square wire
Gemstones: - 1 x oval cabochon (size varies but is between 15 mm and 25 mm - 1 x 10 mm pear cabochon - 1 x 8 mm brilliant cut round gemstone or CZ - 6 x 1.5 mm copper beads - 4 x 2 mm copper beads - 5 x 3 mm copper beads
Tools you will need (not included): - Flush cutters - Round nose pliers - Chain nose pliers - Bent nose pliers (optional) - T-pin - Steel block - Domed chasing hammer
