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Natalie Patten's Woven Wire Wrapped Cabochon Ring, Contemporary Wire Jewelry. Wire Wrapping, Wrapping, Wire Wrapping Jewelry, Weaving, Wire Weaving, Weaving Wire. Measurements of wire will vary depending on the intended ring size and stone used.

Woven Wire Wrapped Cabochon Ring

by Natalie Patten
  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Wrapping, Weaving
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
Measurements of wire will vary depending on the intended ring size and stone used.
To work out the required length of the base wires, measure the circumference of the intended size on a ring mandrel or around the finger with a tape measure or by wrapping some scrap wire/string around your finger/mandrel and mark where it meets itself then measure this against a ruler.
Add on a couple of inches either side for decoration around the cabochon and for securing the ring band.
Before weaving, deduct the size of your stone from the required length of the shank, so that the weaving required will be determined by the length of the circumference of ring size minus the size of the cabochon.

Materials

20 Gauge Round Half Hard Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-20H
  • Lesson Quantity: 24.00 inches
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $3.68
  • Gold Club Price: $2.76
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28 Gauge Round Half Hard Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-28H
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 5FT
  • Price: $2.68
  • Gold Club Price: $2.01
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22 Gauge Half Round Dead Soft Argentium .940 Silver Wire
H19-22HRD
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 1FT
  • Price: $1.04
  • Gold Club Price: $0.78
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10mm Round Denim Lapis Cabochon - Pack of 2
CL-E1-811I
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $1.98
  • Gold Club Price: $1.49
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Tools

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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5 1/2 Inch Nylon Flat Jaw Pliers with Replacement Jaws
G2-1
  • G2-1
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $9.97
  • Gold Club Price: $7.48
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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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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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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
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Instructions
Step 1
Find the center of the wire and mark where to start your weaving, so that the intended woven length is central and there is roughly the same length of excess base wires either side of the weave.
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Step 2
Wrap your weaving wire three times onto one of your base wires to secure.
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Step 3
Place the second length of base wire above the first and wrap over both wires twice.
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Step 4
Add in the third top base wire by wrapping over wires three and two twice, bringing the weaving wire in between wires one and two.
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Step 5
Wrap twice around the bottom and middle wire.
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Step 6
Continue this weave, for the length of your shank, minus the size of your cabochon, and finish by wrapping three times around the first bottom wire to secure.
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Step 7
Cut off the starting tail of weaving wire and secure in any sharp ends with pliers.
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Step 8
Wrap the woven section of the ring base around the mandrel of your desired size, so that the wires overlap the top of the mandrel, sitting above and below one another.
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Step 9
Using the weaving wire from the woven shank, (or half round wire if preferred) use it to bind all six ends of the base wires together.
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Step 10
Bind these wires together, filling the space enough to fit the size of your cabochon.
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Step 11
Using nylon-jaw pliers compress this section of wires flat so that the cabochon will sit neatly on top when positioned.
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Step 12
Secure in place by wrapping the weaving wire around the inner wire.
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Step 13
Use cutters to trim off the excess weaving wire on the outer part of the ring shank, as it will be hidden underneath the cabochon to prevent scratching when worn.
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Step 14
Once again, check the intended size on your ring mandrel. Adjust, if necessary, by stretching out on the mandrel or gently pulling on the base wires to tighten.
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Step 15
When happy with the placement of your cabochon, bend up the inner wires on each side of the shank, closely to the stone.
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Step 16
Curve these wires across the top of the stone.
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Step 17
Secure each one around the shank, ensuring that they cover the edges of the cabochon to hold it in place.
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Step 18
Adding the ring back onto the mandrel will help keep the intended size and shape of the ring.
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Step 19
Ensure the stone is centered on the shank and positioned correctly within the base wires (so that it is facing upward, and the stone is not tilting).
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Step 20
Use pliers to press firmly on the wire where it locks in place around the shank.
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Step 21
Cut off the excess of the first secured wires and press down firmly against the ring band.
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Step 22
Check that the wire is flush to the ring band.
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Step 23
Splay out the other two wires on either side (and straighten if needed with nylon pliers.)
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Step 24
Detail can be added to the wire by using round or half round weaving wire to add coils, by wrapping the weaving wire continuously round the base wire.
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Step 25
Slide the coil so it is positioned up close to the stone and that it starts at the back of the cabochon.
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Step 26
Add further coils of weaving wire to the wire on the other side.
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Step 27
These coiled wires can now be brought around to frame the cabochon.
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Step 28
Bring the coiled wires into position around the stone, so that they sit closely to the other base wires holding the cabochon in place.
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Step 29
When you are satisfied that the coils will cover the length around the cabochon, cut off the remaining weaving wire from the coil.
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Step 30
Bend the coiled wires around the ring shank.
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Step 31
Position the coiled wire close to the cabochon to support it in place and prevent it from moving.
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Step 32
Cut off the excess wire on the outside of the ring shank.
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Step 33
When these wires are firmly secured, place the ring onto the ring mandrel again to check the shape and size of the ring.
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Step 34
The final remaining wires can be left bare or coiled depending on preference.
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Step 35
Using half round and round weaving wire will create a contrast of coiled effects.
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Step 36
If using half round wire, be sure to place the flat side of the wire towards the base wire.
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Step 37
Bend the final wires in the direction of the cabochon so that they are positioned on the outside of the second wires.
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Step 38
Wrap these around the shank to secure and press firmly in place. Either cut off or curl the ends of the wire with round-nose pliers to make finishing swirls.
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Step 39
Ensure your ring is the intended size. If the securing wires on the inside of the ring shank reduce the size of your finished ring, it can be gently stretched over the ring mandrel to return it to the intended size.
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