Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant, Classic Wire Jewelry. Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry. .

Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant

by Elizabeth Schultz
  • Category: Classic
  • Technique(s): Wrapping
  • Skill Level: Beginner
Special Instructions: This simple pendant tutorial is a great introduction to using square and half-round wire.

Materials

teardrop cabochon
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
20 Gauge Square Dead Soft Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-20SQD
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $22.44
  • Gold Club Price: $16.83
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21 Gauge Round Half Hard Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-21H
  • Lesson Quantity: 16.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $13.38
  • Gold Club Price: $10.04
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Tools

Chain Nose Wire Pliers
G2-508
  • G2-508
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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Round Nose Wire Pliers
G2-507
  • G2-507
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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C.H.P Milano Italian Flush Cutter, 5 1/2 Inches
PLR-487.00
  • PLR-487.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $16.97
  • Gold Club Price: $12.73
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Flat Nose Wire Pliers
G2-506
  • G2-506
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $32.95
  • Gold Club Price: $24.71
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PROFESSIONAL QUALITY RING MANDREL 1-16
MAN-295.00
  • MAN-295.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $24.95
  • Gold Club Price: $18.71
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Instructions
Step 1
Measure the circumference of your stone and add 4" to base wire measurements.

Cut (x3) 20 gauge square wire at that length.

Then, cut a 4" piece of 21 gauge ½ round wire and wrap it around the center of the base wires 3 times making sure that the flat side of the wire is against the square wire. Cut off the excess and compress the wire with your flat nose pliers.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the base wires
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, trim the wire
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, flatten the wires against the base wires
Step 2
Spread the wires out slightly.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, spread the wires
Step 3
Cut a 12" piece of ½ round wire and wrap it around one of the middle wires a couple times and then scoot it down to the bottom of the frame.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the middle wire
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, scoot the wrap down
Step 4
Wrap the wire until it reaches the top of your stone. Repeat on the other side. DO NOT cut off excess wire at this point.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the wire to the height of the stone
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, pinch the wires
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, center wrap
Step 5
Using a mandrel or dowel, to create the curved bottom to seat the stone.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, bend the wrapped wire around the mandrel
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, place the stone
Step 6
Using your chain nose pliers, bend the back wires inward to hold the back of the stone.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, bend out the wire
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, bend the wires to hold in the stone
Step 7
Cut off the excess ½ round wire on ONE side and tuck in the excess.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, cut off excess wire
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, place your stone
Step 8
Using the other ½ round wire, wrap it around all base wires to create the frame.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the wire around the neck
Step 9
Continue wrapping the ½ round wire around the front 2 base wires to create the bail.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the bail wire
Step 10
Continue wrapping the ½ round wire around the front 2 base wires to create the bail.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, bend the wire to the back
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, trim excess wire
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, flatten the wraps
Step 11
Grab the front wire on the right and curve it across the front of the piece and around to the other side. Cut off excess and tuck in against the side of the piece.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, swirl the wire toward the front
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the wire
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, trimt he wire
Step 12
Repeat with the next wire.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, bring another wire to the front
Step 13
Repeat with the third wire.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, bring the third wire to the front
Step 14
Trim off the back excess wires from the bail just under the wrapped wires.

Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, trim the wires
Step 15
Wrap the final wire following the previous curved wires.
Elizabeth Schultz's Simple Wrapped Stone Pendant - , Classic Wire Jewelry, Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, wrap the final wire
Step 16
And here's your finished piece!
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