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Monolith pendant Pattern
Category:
JewelryType:
PendantSkill Level:
Expert
Basic Skills Necessary:
- This is a very advanced tutorial, you should have a good basic knowledge and understading of wirework and be able to form loops and coil wire, however detailed instruction and step by step photos are included
Pattern Description:
This tutorial shows you how to construct a large, layered frame, which allows you to set multiple beads of graduating sizes. You can use any curved bead as long as they increase gradually in size, to allow for a smooth shape to the pendant.
The ornate frame encases the beads and is the perfect way to showcase larger, heavier stones, due to the way they are securely held in place.
You can easily adapt the design for any number of beads, although this tutorial is based on using four.
Level: Advanced
Page count: 25
Number of steps: 34
Please read through the instructions at least once before starting.
Sizing / Finished Measurements:
- This pendant is 3" tall including the bails and 1" at it's widest point.
Materials:
- 311" 28 gauge soft or half hard round wire
- 7 1/2" 20 gauge soft or half hard round wire
- 32" 18 gauge soft round wire
- 1 18mm x 12mm flat oval bead
- 1 16mm x 10mm flat oval bead
- 1 12mm x 6mm flat oval bead
- 1 8mm x 5mm flat oval bead
- 6 4mm round beads
- 12 3mm round beads
- 14 2mm round beads
You Will Also Need:
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon jaw pliers
- Tape measure
- Protractor
- Marker pen
- Pin/needle
- 10mm mandrel (pen, knitting needle, tool handle)
Monolith pendant 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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