Woven Wire Cabochon Pendant

by Elizabeth Schultz

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

A sweet little pendant for beginner wire weavers using minimal materials and basic tools.

Materials

20 Gauge Round Half Hard .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-20H

Lesson Quantity: 18.00 inches
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
Price: $16.94
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28 Gauge Round Dead Soft .925 Sterling Silver Wire

H8-28D

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
Price: $2.52
Gold Club Price: $1.89

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Matte Onyx 10mm Round Cabochon - Pack of 2

E8-20H

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $4.67
Gold Club Price: $3.50

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12mm Gemstone Round Cabochon Assortment - Pack of 100

E1-356

Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
Price: $30.97
Gold Club Price: $23.23

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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
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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
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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
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6 Inch Steel Ruler Set of 2

G7-13

G7-13
Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
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Instructions

Step 1

Materials: (x3) 6" segments of 20 gauge wire, 28 gauge weaving wire and on 10mm-14mm round cabochon. Tools: Chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, flush cutters and a ruler.

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Step 2

Grab one of the segments of 20 gauge wire and wrap your 28 gauge weaving wire around the center of the wire 3 times.

Step 3

Next, place another 20 gauge segment of wire on top and wrap the weaving wire around both wires 1 time and bring the wire in between both wires to start the next weave.

Step 4

Place another wire on top of the middle wire and wrap the weaving wire around both wires and bring it in between the top and middle wires.

Then wrap the weaving wire around ONLY the top 20 gauge wire.

Step 5

Next, wrap the weaving wire around ONLY the bottom wire 1 time. Then wrap the weaving wire around both the bottom and middle wire one time.

Bring the wire in between the bottom 2 wires and then wrap the weaving wire round the top two wires 1 time.

Finally, wrap the wire around the top wire 1 time.This is called the Modified Soumak Weave.

Step 6

Repeat Step 5 three more times.

Once you've completed the weave, secure the weaving wire by wrapping it around the bottom wire 3 times and cutting off the excess. Then gently compress the weave together with your chain nose pliers.

Step 7

Next, wrap your weaving wire around the middle base wire on either side until the single coil reaches about 3/4". Once you've coiled the wire, cut off the excess with your flush cutters and tuck in any burs.

Step 8

Then lay your stone on a solid surface and begin "molding" the wire frame around the stone.

Step 9

Once you've situated the frame, bend the wires straight up from where the coiled base wires end. Then wrap your weaving wire around one of the back base wires 3 times.

Next, wrap the weaving wire around ALL the base wires 3 times.

Step 10

Wrap the weaving wire around the front, left base wire one time. Then bring the wire behind the front, right base wire and then wrap the wire around the right base wire.

Finally bring the wire around both base wires.

Step 11

Continue Step 10 until the weave measures about 3/4" to 1" long.

Finish the weave by wrapping the weaving wire around the base wire 3 times and cut off the excess. This will become the bail for the pendant.

Step 12

Next, separate the remaining base wires. One on the left side and three on the right side.

Step 13

Begin bending the woven wire back and then through the frame of the pendant.

Step 14

Then, send one base wire each direction around the frame.

Step 15

Cut off the excess off the bail wires and tuck them in with your chain nose pliers.

Step 16

This is how the pendant should look so far.

Step 17

Next, create prong on the front side of the frame by gently bending the wires inward with your chain nose pliers.

Step 18

Place the stone in the frame. Then, create prongs on the back of the pendant to secure the stone in place.

Step 19

Grab the bottom, right base wire and begin to loop over top the bail. Then direct the wire around the frame of the stone.

Step 20

Cut off the excess wire and tuck the wire behind the looped wire on the front of the pendant.

Step 21

Create a single coil on the middle base wire on the right. You can start with about an 1" worth of coil and add more as needed.

Step 22

Follow the previous loop with the coiled wire and around the frame like the previous steps.

Step 23

Cut off the excess and tuck in the wire with your chain nose pliers.

Step 24

Repeat the previous steps with the front, top wire.

Step 25

Then, create a loop with the final base wire similar to the previous loops. And your piece is finished!

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Elizabeth Schultz

My name is Elizabeth Schultz and I am the owner and jewelry designer for Ellie's Handcrafted Jewelry. I've been making jewelry for about 16 years and specialize in wire wrapping and wire weaving. More recently, I have begun teaching others how to create their very own works of art through my blog, YouTube channel and in-person jewelry classes. My goal is to help others have a basic understanding of wire work and grow in skill as well as confidence in their craft. You can find links to all my social profiles as well as finished pieces at www.ellieshandcraftedjewelry.com.