Chakra Pendant

by Jill Gentry

Category: Classic
Technique(s): Weaving
Skill Level: Intermediate

Unless I am totally snowed in, I never miss my Yoga classes. I really admire my Yoga teacher, and I designed this pendant as a gift for her (she enjoyed it so much she didn't take it off for a month!). Another way to connect with your body is through its Chakra, which uses the same colors as the spectrum or a rainbow. Be sure to see my matching Chakra Earrings pattern on the Free Wire Jewelry Patterns page, too!

Special Instructions: The colors used in my symbolic earring design are:
~ Red: The first chakra relates to your will to live and your physical vitality.

~ Orange: The second chakra governs reproduction, emotions and creativity.

~ Yellow: The third chakra controls the fire of the digestion and the way you digest or process your emotions.

~ Green: The fourth chakra is associated with the thymus gland, heart and circulation.

~ Blue: The fifth chakra concerned with the power and impact of speech.

~ Indigo or Purple: The sixth chakra, known as the third eye, relates to your capacity to visualize and understand mental concepts.

~ Violet or White: The seventh chakra relates to the integration of personality with spirituality.

Materials

22 Gauge Square Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-22SQH

Lesson Quantity: 18.00 inches
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4mm Garnet 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 12

A13-82C

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4mm Crystal 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 12

A13-110

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4mm Blue Zircon 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Beads - Pack of 12

A13-105

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4mm Emerald 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Bead - Pack of 12

A13-11

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4mm Amethyst 5000 Round Swarovski Crystal Bead - Pack of 12

A13-88A

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Carnelian 4mm Round Beads - 8 Inch Strand

A1-750

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Yellow Jade 4mm Round 8 Inch Strand

A1-868

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Tools

6.5 Inch Long Flat Nose Pliers - Pack of 1

G2-74

G2-74
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4.5 Inch Round Nose Pliers

G2-12

G2-12
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6 1/2 Inch Bail Making Pliers

G2-18

G2-18
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches

PLR-487.00

PLR-487.00
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3.6 Volt Automatic Wire Twister (Cordless Screwdriver)

G5-15

G5-15
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12 Inch Stainless Steel Ruler

G7-30

G7-30
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Scotch 0.94 Inch Painters Tape for Taping Wires Together

G13-5

G13-5
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Instructions

Step 1

Straighten, measure, and then cut all needed 22-gauge wires. Individually twist each 6" piece. Use round nose pliers to make a small loop at the end of each 6" and 4" wire.

Lay the 4" wire between the twisted wires, with all of the loops at the same end, and tape.

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Step 2

Use the 2" wire and flat nose pliers to begin a wrap across all three taped wires, working up from the looped ends, and wrap 4 times to show. Trim and tuck the wrap wire end.

Step 3

Slide the red 4mm bead on the center, untwisted wire. Bring the twisted wire on the right side of the bead, up alongside the bead, and over the top, wrapping the wire once around the center wire, on top of the bead. Then repeat this procedure using the twisted wire on the left side of the bead.

Step 4

Continue weaving the 4mm beads on the center wire in the same manner, and in this order: orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, then violet or white.

Step 5

After all of the beads have been woven in, bend the center wire 90° to the back of the pendant. Bend both twisted wires straight up.

Step 6

Place the double barrel bail pliers about 1/2" above the top of the pendant, on the two twisted wires, and bend them back. Form a bail as usual, using the remaining straight wire to wrap it in, 3 or 4 times to show. Trim and tuck all of the wire ends.

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Jill Gentry

Jill was raised on a farm in Kentucky, Jill grew up with a talented mom who was an accomplished painter. Although she tried, the fine arts didn't call to Jill; rather, she enjoyed all types of crafts including crochet, knitting and counted cross-stitch. Several years ago, she began working with wire, making earrings to sell at her church bazaar. Then a best friend (from high school) introduced her to Dale "Cougar" Armstrong and wire took over Jill's life. Jill still lives on a farm in Kentucky, with her husband and two adult children, several dogs, cats, and Angus cows. Over the past six years, between gardening, cooking, and church activities she has become a very serious "wire artist"Jill's unique wire jewelry has taken awards and she has been the featured artist in several venues. A classic car buff, she named her business after her car, "Blue Malibu Jewelry." Jill has a ring design featured in Dale's book, "Wirework," and she rarely misses her yoga classes. When asked about her success, Jill says, "I must be true to myself and never forget that God gave me this gift to share with others."