Kristal Wick's Enter Fall Necklace, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Coiling, Coiling Wire, Wire Coiling, Forging, Forging Jewelry, Jewelry Forging, Spirals, Wire Spiral, Spiral Wire Wrap, Oxidizing Wire, Oxidizing, Antiquing Wire, Antiquing, Texturing. This project was inspired by fall aesthetics.

Enter Fall Necklace

by Kristal Wick
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Coiling, Forging, Making Spirals, Oxidizing / Antiquing, Texturing
  • Skill Level: Beginner
This project was inspired by fall aesthetics. I used 3 different colored wires for this necklace, pulling out highlighted fall colors. You could introduce more colors easily if desired or go for a monochromatic look with only one color. Feel free to make matching earrings as well by adding ear wires!

Materials

Copper Washer, 24 Gauge, 3/4 Inch, Pack of 6
MET-530.10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $3.98
  • Gold Club Price: $2.98
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20 Gauge Round Brown Enameled Craft Wire - 30 ft
H5-D20-30FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.80
  • Gold Club Price: $5.10
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12 Gauge Gold Enameled Aluminum Wire - 40FT
H14-D12-40FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.97
  • Gold Club Price: $6.73
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12 Gauge Matte Brown Anodized Aluminum Wire - 39ft
H13-M12-39FT
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.97
  • Gold Club Price: $6.73
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Tools

WireJewelry - Ultimate Wire-Pliers Jewelry Pliers with Case, Set of 5
G15-20
  • G15-20
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $170.72
  • Gold Club Price: $128.04
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20 X 15 Inch Padded Work Mat
MAT-620.00
  • MAT-620.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.95
  • Gold Club Price: $11.21
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Wubbers Artisan's Mark 4 Pc Texture Hammer Set
HAM-6100
  • HAM-6100
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $99.95
  • Gold Club Price: $74.96
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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $21.95
  • Gold Club Price: $16.46
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Xuron Flush Cutter - Pack of 1
G2-504
  • G2-504
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $29.95
  • Gold Club Price: $22.46
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Wubbers Medium Bail Making Pliers
G2-1302
  • G2-1302
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $27.95
  • Gold Club Price: $20.96
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Liver of Sulfur 4 oz
SOL-600.04
  • SOL-600.04
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.95
  • Gold Club Price: $12.71
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WireJewelry Ultra Pro Micro Abrasive Polishing Pads, 20 pack
G9-5-20PK
  • G9-5-20PK
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.95
  • Gold Club Price: $6.71
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Instructions
Step 1
Using a texture hammer and bench block, hammer the front of 2 washers until you are pleased with the texture.

*Optional step: Patina washers using Liver of Sulfur or my cheater patina method: https://www.wirejewelry.com/jewelry_making_tips_techniques/Cheater-Patina_488.html
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Step 2
Cut two 12" pieces of 20 gauge wire and wrap each piece around the washer once in the middle.
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Step 3
Bring both wires to the front and wrap them around each other. Keep flattening the wire as you go using the flat pliers.
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Step 4
Keep wrapping the 2 wires around each other, making a rosette, until you reach the size you want.
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Step 5
Bring one wire through the washer to the back side and wrap around the washer 3 to 5 times.
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Step 6
Repeat for the other wire end. Cut excess wire and flatten with pliers.
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Step 7
Cut ten 2" pieces of both 12 gauge wire colors. Using the smaller jaw of the Wubbers pliers, wrap the end of one piece of wire around it tightly.
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Step 8
Wrap the other wire end around the jaw in the opposite direction to create a figure 8 shape.
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Step 9
Flatten and work-harden the wire links using a hammer and bench block.
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Step 10
Connect the links together alternating the colors and create a chain long enough to fit over your head.
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Step 11
Add a link to the focal piece.
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Step 12
Add both chain ends to the focal link.
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