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Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging. Inspired by autumn in Minnesota, these links are a dream to make-simple, fun and adaptable to all kinds of jewelry creations once you master the technique.

Awesome Autumn Necklace

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Forging
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Inspired by autumn in Minnesota, these links are a dream to make-simple, fun and adaptable to all kinds of jewelry creations once you master the technique. Try a wrap-around bracelet-just leave off the focal and add a clasp!

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Materials

12 Gauge Brown Anodized Aluminum Wire - 39ft
H13-E12-39FT
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Gold Filled Jump Rings Open (.035) 19ga (OD) 7mm (ID) 5.2mm - Pack of 10
J11-193
  • Lesson Quantity: 2.00 pieces
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
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CLEAR SAFETY GLASSES
GLS-120.40
  • GLS-120.40
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Premium Nylon Jaw Pliers
G2-35
  • G2-35
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Chasing Hammer - Flat Faced with Polished Wooden Handle - Pack of 1
G3-13
  • G3-13
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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
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6 Step Barrel Plier - Pack of 1
G2-503
  • G2-503
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Instructions
Step 1
Flush cut a piece of wire 3.5" long and make a loop at one wire end using the 3rd largest jaw of the barrel pliers.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, make a loop on one end of the wire
Step 2
Make a smaller loop at the other wire end and create a loose spiral shaping it with your fingers or using nylon jaw pliers.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, create a wire spiral
Step 3
I suggest you make enough links so the necklace slips over your head since there is no clasp. I made 22 links total for this necklace. Make all the links at the same time so they're consistent in size and shape.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, create all the links you'll need
Step 4
Twist the small loop ΒΌ turn.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, twist the small loop 1/4 turn
Step 5
Flat hammer the spiral area of the links. When you're satisfied with the shape, add texture by hammering with the ball end on the hammer.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, hammer the links
Step 6
Connect the links by opening a loop like a jump ring, insert another link and closing loop. Continue with all links making it long enough to fit over your head.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, create a chain with the links
Step 7
Attach focal piece using jump rings.
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, add a focal piece using jump rings
Kristal Wick's Awesome Autumn Necklace - , Contemporary Wire Jewelry, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, wire spirall chain necklace

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