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Wire Wrapping Basics: Pendant Making
🌱 beginner30 minutes0 views Create a wire-wrapped pendant using basic tools and technique.
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📝 Step-by-Step Instructions
## Wire Wrapping 101
Wire wrapping is one of the most accessible jewelry techniques — no soldering required.
### Materials
- 20 gauge gold-filled wire (2 feet)
- 26 gauge gold-filled wire (3 feet)
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- A cabochon or tumbled stone
### Creating the Frame
Cut two pieces of 20 gauge wire, each about 10 inches. These form the bail and frame. Cross them at the center and begin shaping around your stone.
### Wrapping
Using 26 gauge wire, begin wrapping tightly around the frame wires to secure your stone in place. Keep your wraps neat and evenly spaced.
### Finishing
Create a bail loop at the top using round nose pliers. Trim excess wire and tuck ends neatly with chain nose pliers.