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Jewelry: Winter Fire Pendant
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Winter Fire Pendant

Winter Fire Pendant

Winter Fire Pendant

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Wire-Wrapped Stones, Crystals & Clusters »

Instructions

This builds on the techniques demonstrated by Aga Kruk in the course, in particular wire wrapped loops and creating a frame for chandelier earrings.

I made the central frame from 14 gauge silver wire and wrapped where the larger circle overlaps with 20 gauge fine silver wire.

I wired the 6 mm white quartz to the flanking loops using 26 gauge fine silver.

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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Whimsical


Materials

14 and 20 gauge sterling wire, 20 and 26 gauge fine silver wire, 24 gauge silver filled wire, 6 - 6 mm and 4 - 4 mm white quartz beads, 2 - 4 mm Labradorite beads and one Labradorite oval focal bead, approx. 24" of 1 mm leather, 1 magnetic clasp, Krazy glue.

What was your inspiration?

My inspiration was some additional project ideas that Aga Kruk shared near the end of the class on chandelier earrings.

What are you most proud of?

How well it turned out. The focus was making the initial frame. Then I used what I had on hand to finish it.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time. Review the class on chandelier earrings first. Look at the materials you have on hand and let your creativity flow!

 

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MJ Sprouse on craftsy.com
Mar 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice. Love your lapis pendant as well. Beautiful work.