Wire Wrapping Pendants

Wire wrapping is a fun and easy way to make great pendants to use as originally-designed classy necklaces. All you need is some craft wire, a few pliers and something to wrap.

Almost anything can be wrapped, from river and beach rocks, sea glass, tumbled stone to more-expensive gemstones. With a little imagination you will be able to produce stunning jewellery.

At first it will take a while, but as you gain experience you should be able to wrap a stone in just a few minutes.  Practice with a roll of cheap wire from your local hardware store. Then when you get the hang of it, buy 18-guage craft wire online.

Most people start using wire cutters and needle-nose pliers - but flat-nose, nylon-jaw and round-nose pliers are better.  Invest in a pair of good nylon jaw pliers, because they are especially designed for shaping craft wire and wire wrapping. The nylon jaws protect the surface of the wire, avoiding rebuffing the wire after forming.

Google 'Wire Wrapping' for ideas on design and style, but there are endless possibilities twisting and turning. The raw simplicity of the technique and the satisfaction of creating original designs make it so much fun.

Picture is of wire-wraps crafted by Colin Lansdell, Secretary & Editor of Norfolk Mineral & Lapidary Society. The club boasts a book and video library, organises field trips, workshops, and meets in Norwich on the first Tuesday of the month (except August) from 7.30pm - click the link for details. All their members have a deep passion for mineral rocks and fossils, and are very helpful to new members.

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