Wire wrapped jewellery is prepared by wrapping flexible wire around a gemstone or any stone in patterns and twists. The wire are twisted or wrapped in a pattern of shell so that the crystal does not fall out, without using any glue or drill holes in it. We can make many jewellery items by using this technique, but in this DIY project we are going to learn how to make a wire wrapped crystal pendant in 6 simple steps:

Step 1: Choose your supplies –

  • Crystal of your choice (You can use beautiful gemstone or natural stones from www.sunenterprises.eu as well)
  • Wire 20 Gauge
  • Pliers (Flat nose, Snipe nose, Round nose and cutting pliers for wire wrapping)
  • Ruler

Step 2: For beginners using lighter wire is recommended so you can use 20 Gauge Wire to get the hang of it. Cut the wire into two pieces of the same length depending on the size of your crystal. It is advisable to cut off more, to make sure it doesn’t run short.

Step 3: Hold the wire from one end and start creating a loop using the looping pliers. Keep the loop intact and then coil the open end of the wire below the loop 2 times, around the wire band. The wire need to be hold firmly along the middle of the crystal you are using.

Step 4: Bend the wire to 90 degrees halfway through the crystal length. After that the bent part of the wire need to be wrapped all around the crystal and bring back to the looped wire portion. Now, we will be wrapping the wire around the crystal upwards.  Continue the wrapping from below the 90 degree bent part and keep it adjacent, but not at much distance.

Step 5: Try to keep the wraps even and adjacent, without too much gaps between the wraps. Then wrap the wire closer to the loop, towards the top. Coil the wire 2 to 3 times below the loop tightly and then cut the excess and tuck the wire in with round – nose pliers.

Step6: Add 2 jump rings to the loop on the top. And now here we have a beautiful crystal pendant which can be paired with your choice of chains to enhance your looks.

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