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Circles reversible bezel Pattern
Category:
JewelryType:
PendantSkill Level:
Intermediate
Basic Skills Necessary:
- This is an intermediate tutorial, it would be helpful to already know the basics of wirework, for example forming a loop, however detailed instruction and step by step photos are included
Pattern Description:
By using circles to form a bezel wire, this design is not only strong but also creates an intricate pattern which frames the stone.
This versatile Bezel setting uses relatively small amounts of wire and can be used to set a variety of shapes, although it lends itself best to circular and oval stones.
Level: Intermediate
Page count: 19
Number of steps: 29
Included in the tutorial are two bail variations, one woven and the other a plain triple wire, which is perfect for earrings.
The finished pendant is 1 3/4" tall, including the bail and 7/8" wide.
Although this is an intermediate lesson, a confident beginner could successfully tackle this project if you use the recommended stone size and the plain 3 wire bail.
As with any written instruction, please read through the instructions completely before starting.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- The finished pendant is 1 3/4" tall, including the bail and 7/8" wide.
- Also included in the lesson is detailed instruction on how to calculate your required wire length for different sized stones.
Materials:
- 30" 20 gauge soft round wire
- 20" 28 gauge soft or half hard round wire if making the plain 3 wire bail or 60" for the woven bail
- 1 oval cabochon stone 24mm x 16mm (approx 5mm thick)
You Will Also Need:
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon jaw pliers
- Ring clamp
- Sanding pads - 3 grits
- Marker pen
- Tape measure
- 6mm mandrel (wooden dowel, knitting needle, pen)
- Scrap piece of 20 gauge wire
Circles reversible bezel Pattern
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About the Designer
My Work:
Inspired as a child to make jewellery when I was bought a bead weaving loom one Christmas, my style has changed dramatically over the years, from simple strung necklaces into what you see today.
I have always loved working with semi precious stones and wire, for many years I have experimented with different ways of combining the two. The jewellery on these pages have been ...
My Work:
Inspired as a child to make jewellery when I was bought a bead weaving loom one Christmas, my style has changed dramatically over the years, from simple strung necklaces into what you see today.
I have always loved working with semi precious stones and wire, for many years I have experimented with different ways of combining the two. The jewellery on these pages have been influenced by the designer Eni Oken who has helped me to harness the natural beauty of the stones and compliment them with silver wire work.
Each piece has lots and lots of hand coiled wire, no glue or solder is used just ancient methods of coiling and weaving.
About me:
I now divide my time between making jewellery and writing tutorials for my designs, if there is a piece that you have seen and would like to learn how to make, but can't find the tutorial, just let me know and I will see what I can do. I am also a freelance writer for 'Making Jewellery' magazine and have had several projects published.
In 2009 I launched my business, working full time on my jewellery. A daunting step but one that I have never regreted. In 2010 I started writing my first book, Wire Jewelry Mastrclass, which was published by The Guild of Master Craftsmen and will be available from October 2011.
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