I really love gemstones so what better to do than make a pendant with them.
Wire wrapping stones for beginners.
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In fact all you need to get started is a gemstone some wire and two types of pliers.
You can get started for about 30.
Wire wrapping stones is actually much easier than it looks and learning how to do it enables you to create beautiful one of a kind jewelry pieces using only a few basic materials.
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In fact all you need to get started is a gemstone some wire and two types of pliers.
All wire used in this example is either 20 or 22 gauge which is frequently recommended for beginners.
1 piece of 20 gauge round wire 15 inches long i am using zebra wire brand in the color natural see it on amazon.
To wire wrap a stone start by cutting 20 gauge soft wire into 6 8 inch long pieces and taping them together at the ends.
Playlist of all my wire wrapping videos.
This is a fun beginners project but anyone of any level can h.
Wire wrapping allows you to set precious and semi precious gemstones into simple or elaborate metal frameworks made out of copper silver gold and other materials.
Wire wrapping is actually one of the oldest techniques used in the crafting of handmade jewelry.
This is a simple yet pretty way to wrap any stone you d like.
Wire wrapping stones is actually much easier than it looks and learning how to do it enables you to create beautiful one of a kind jewelry pieces using only a few basic materials.
By wire wrapping the stone you can personalise the pendant yet still see all the beauty the stone has to offer.
Wire wrapped stone pendants.
It is a good technique for tumbled stones or stones with an odd shape.
Hi everyone here is a nice simple wire wrap tutorial on how to wrap a teardrop shaped cabochon.
The beginner s guide to wire wrapping stones.
Mark the middle of the bundled wire with a marker then wrap a 5 inch.