Simple wire pendant tutorial video
In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of creating a wire pendant featuring layered weaves. We will start by creating a frame and then seating the focal stone within it. Next, I’ll walk you through the steps to create and shape the intricate weaves that will enhance your pendant’s design. Finally, I’ll show you how to make a prong setting for the accent stone, bringing everything together to finish off your the pendant.
A full kit including all the materials I have used can be found here
Coil stone setting tutorial here
Jewellery polishing tutorial
Full stone setting PDF tutorial
What you will need to make this design:
Wire:
- 2 m of 0.8 mm square wire
- 1 m of 0.8 mm half round wire
- 2 m of 0.4 mm round wire
- 1 x Labradorite (20 - 30 mm )
- 1 x 4 or 5 mm CZ or gemstone
- 2 x copper beads 3 mm
Tools required:
- Chain-nose pliers
- Needle-nose pliers
- Round-nose pliers
- Flush cutters
- Polishing materials to finish your piece