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Lesson in Patience Ring AND Pendant Pattern
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JewelryType:
RingSkill Level:
Advanced
Basic Skills Necessary:
- This is an advanced lesson, but even beginner/intermediate wire workers with a solid grasp of the basics can, with 'patience' accomplish both designs.
Pattern Description:
This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to create a stunning solitaire style prong ring AND how to convert the style into the Atom Pendant - 2 TUTORIALS IN ONE -
Materials:
- Materials suggested are for the 'Lesson In Patience" ring - material requirements for the "Atom pendant" are covered at the beginning of the pendant section. A ring size chart is included at the end of the tutorial. Materials suggested for a size 8 ring: 13 inches 22 gauge square wire 1/2 hard 20 inches 20 gauge 1/2 round wire 1/2 hard 1 8mm round faceted stone
- Jewelers ruler (showing millimeters) Sharpie marker Chain nose pliers Round nose pliers Ring mandrel Flush wire cutters Adhesive putty or bubblegum Diamond file or Dremel with polishing wheel Penknife Optional: Pin-vise
Pattern Reviews
Average Review (of 1 review)
Lesson in Patience Prong Ring & Pendant August 31, 2012
Rocky Treasures
Although this pattern is listed as advanced, I found it very easy to follow. The instructions were very clear & easy to understand. Anyone with a little bit of first hand knowledge on wire wrapping should have no problem at all using this pattern. I like the fact that it is a simple design that can give very elegant results but at the same time has unlimited possibilities to create something a little more elaborate. I am looking forward to doing a lot of experimenting with this pattern.
Lesson in Patience Ring AND Pendant Pattern
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About the Designer
My name is Bobbi, and I am a full blown wire junkie. There I said it :), though I have no intention of looking for a 12-step program to "cure" my addiction. lol It is an almost all consuming obsession. I keep a sketch book with me all the time, and drive friends nuts - Very often I'll be in the middle of a sentence, when an idea pops in my head, and I immediately scramble for my book to jot it ...
My name is Bobbi, and I am a full blown wire junkie. There I said it :), though I have no intention of looking for a 12-step program to "cure" my addiction. lol It is an almost all consuming obsession. I keep a sketch book with me all the time, and drive friends nuts - Very often I'll be in the middle of a sentence, when an idea pops in my head, and I immediately scramble for my book to jot it down, or start picking up materials to work it out before the idea falls out of my head. I have even pulled out of traffic, cutting off a police officer in the process to write down my thoughts. I was so intent on my thoughts, I didn't realize I was holding up a "wait a minute finger" to that same police officer. When I finally looked up, explained what I was doing, and showed him my book, he could only shake his head, and warn me drive more carefully.
I have been creating wire wrapped jewelry for almost 25 years, and have been teaching wire wrapping professionally for more than 10 years. New designs I test on myself (and willing guinea pigs, err umm friends) for wearablity and durability. On average, I make tutorial designs roughly 15 to 30 times (honestly - not an exaggeration!) before I write a tutorial to make sure it is easily repeatable, and not just a happy fluke. Bet I could give Zales a run for it's money on ring stock alone :))
Sometimes I miss the normal perks that come with a 'regular job' - you know - vacations, sick days, dental - but only sometimes. When I start to miss them, I just remind myself of the really great perks I do have - like making my own hours, playing with pretty shiny things all day, and working in my jammies if I want too :D
Wrap happy,
Bobbi
http://www.Imaginations-Jewelry.com
http://www.MyWiredImagination.Etsy.com
~~~We all die. "The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. ~Chuck Palahniuk
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