Tama wire work pendant video tutorial

THIS IS AN EXCLUSIVE VIDEO TO ACCOMPANY THE PROJECT 'TAMA' IN MY WIRE WORK BOOK 'TWISTED'. You must have purchased the book in order to be able to use this tutorial. If you do not have a copy of my book yet, you can find it in the it in the 'Book' section.

Hi everyone! Today, I’m excited to show you how to set a focal pear crystal in a wire-wrapped open frame using the sunburst technique. We’ll start by securely setting our focal crystal using a gallery setting, then weave in additional wires for intricate detail. Next, we’ll incorporate square wire to create beautiful swirly designs. An advanced wire wrapping technique will be showcased as we craft a woven recessed bail. Finally, I’ll demonstrate how to use a wire prong setting for accent stones and finish off with accent beads. I hope you have fun!

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

Coil stone setting tutorial

Gallery wire stone setting tutorial

Prong stone setting tutorial

Jewellery polishing tutorial

Full weave library and stone setting PDF tutorial

What you will need to make this design:

Wire:

• 5 m of 0.4 mm (26 ga) round wire
• 1 m of 0.6 mm (22 ga) round wire
• 2 m of 0.8 mm (16 ga) square wire

Gemstones & beads:

• 2 x 2 mm copper beads
• 2 x 2.5 mm copper beads
• 2 x 4 mm copper beads
• 1 x 5 mm copper bead
• 1 x 12 mm focal bead
• 1 x 10 mm oval or pear focal bead8 mm round CZ or gemstone

Tools required:

• Heavy duty cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Round nose pliers
• Bent nose pliers (optional)
• Bail making pliers (optional)
• Polishing materials

This exclusive video tutorial accompanies a project featured in my book, ‘Twisted.’ Don't hesitate to contact me if there is anything else you would like to know.