My first tutorial! Wire wrapped pendant.

[jewlie beads]

This is my first tutorial ever and I know it needs alot of work but I hope you can have fun with it. This tutorial is for a wire wrapped pendant that I made. You have all help me in in some way or other and I want to give you all something in return. Thank you for being here for me.:biggrin:
You can download it here. http://www.rusticstudio.com/downloads_home.htm Thank you Patty!

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2481.jpg


Supplies:
.Ruler
.file
.round nose pliers
.chain nose pliers
.flat nose pliers
.tweezers
.dental pick
.chasing hammer
.anvil or steel block
.sharpie marker

. 2 dowel rods. One measuring 3/4 inch in diameter and one measuring 1/4 inch in diameter. You can use anything round with those measurements. I like to use my dapping tools for this.

.8 inches of 18 gauge copper or sterling silver wire(dead soft) for smaller pendant and 9 inches for the larger pendant.

73 inches of 26 gauge copper or sterling silver wire (dead soft) for smaller pendant and 84 inches for larger pendant.

. Beads for center dangle in the pendant. I used a 13 x 7mm lampwork bead for my large pendant and a 6mm x 9mm stone bead for the small pendant. You can also use bead caps and smaller beads to accent your dangle.

. 1 - 2 inch head pin.

STEP #1.

Cut 1 piece of 18 gauge wire 5 1/2 inches long for small pendant or 6 1/2 inches for large pendant. File the ends smooth removing any sharp edges and points.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2167.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 2.

Using your dowel or tool measuring 3/4 inch in diameter, center your 18 gauge wire over the rod and bend until both ends meet. You will have a tear drop shape.


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2168.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2171.jpg

STEP # 3.

With your ruler and sharpie, measure both ends of wire and mark 1 1/8 inch from end. This will give you a stopping point when you make your swirls.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2174.jpg

[jewlie beads]

CORRECTION! Mark in at 1 1/4 inch instead of 1 1/8 in STEP # 3. Sorry!

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 4.

Using your round nose pliers, start from end of wire and make your swirl. Repeat this on the other end as well and stop at the mark you just made in step 3. Be sure to make both swirls the same size so they match.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2181.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2184.jpg


STEP # 5.

With your chasing hammer and steel block or anvil, lightly tap the swirls till they are slightly flattened. Continue tapping all the way around your pendant frame. This will strengthen the wire.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2444.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 6.

Cut 1 piece of 18 gauge wire 2 1/2 inches long. File the ends of wire.
With your ruler and sharpie, mark in from each end 1 1/8 inch.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2194.jpg

STEP # 7.

Using your 1/4 inch dowel, wrap the ends around until it touches your first mark.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2198.jpg

STEP # 8.

Using your flat nose pliers, hold on just below the mark and bend your loop shape up so it looks even.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2201.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 9.

Repeat step #8 but this time your loop must be perpendicular to the first loop.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2202.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2205.jpg

STEP # 10

Lightly tap both ends of loops to strengthen them. This will be your bail and center loop in the pendant.

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 11.


Next you will need 73 inches of 26 gauge wire for smaller pendant or 84 inches for larger pendant. You will want to cut the wire in shorter lengths about 15 to 20 inches long. It will be easier to work with. Start at the top of the pendant frame and make 3 wraps. You may need to use your finger nail to push wraps close together.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2447.jpg

STEP # 12.


This part may be a little ackward so you may want to hold the outside frame and inside loop in place with your chain nose pliers.
Now you will be attaching the loop and bail. Both loops should be the same size so it does'nt matter which loop you use. Center one of the loops in between the pendant frame. You will then wrap all the way around the center loop and outsideframe. Make 2 wraps around outside frame and repeat with another wrap around outside frame and inside loop. Do this until you have 5 wraps around the inside loop and outside frame.


http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2448.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 13.

Wrap all the way around until you get to the other side and repeat step # 12.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2450.jpg

STEP # 14.

Bring your 26 gauge wire up in between the top of the frame and to the bail. This will be hidden later.

STEP # 15.

Start wrapping your bail. Start with the front and work your way to the back.When complete, cut your wire leaving about 1/4 to 1/8 inch on the end.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2453.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2457.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 16.

Tuck all ends in between the neck of the pendant. These ends will be hidden later.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2464.jpg


STEP # 17.

Using your 26 gauge wire, tuck about 1/8 - 1/4 inch in between the neck of the pendant and start wrapping around tightly. Wraparound 3-4 times and if any ends need trimmed down then do so now. Wrap all the way down until all ends are hidden and neck is completely wrapped.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2467.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 18.

Now its time to finish your ends. Try slipping the end of your wire through the wrap at the neck of the pendant. You may need to use dental pick to open enough room for your wire to fit through. Once you see your end come through the top, pull through tightly using your chain nose or flat nose pliers. Cut the wire off as close as you can to the neck of the pendant.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2470.jpg

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 19.

Using your tweezers, grab the end of the wire you just cut and push it inside the neck so its hidden. This would be a good time to do the same with any other visible ends.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2472.jpg

STEP # 20.

Using your flat nose pliers, give the neck a firm squish. This will flatten down the wire that was lifted to pull the end through.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2473.jpg

[Deborah]

Wow, great job on the tutorial! Thanks so much!

[ROC]

Julie,

You do such beautiful work and it's extremely generous of you to share this tutorial. I've just started playing around with wire, and you are a master artist! I can't believe you hand coiled all that wire! You make it look easy. Can't wait to try this one. Thanks for sharing!

[Rose Leslie]

Jewlie,

That is an awesome tut. Thank you.

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 21.

Now its time to add your bead. I chose a 13mm x 7mm lampwork bead, bead cap, and 2 smaller beads for my large pendant. My small pendant I used a 9mm x 6mm stone bead and small 3mm round copper bead. Thread your beads of choice onto a 2 inch head pin. Using your round nose pliers, grab the wire about a 1/2 inch above the bead. Bring the wire around to make a full loop. Next, turn your pliers in the opposite direction to center your loop on top.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2474.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2475.jpg

[Simbasmom]

Jewlie,
Cannot wait to try your tutorial. It looks great. Thanks so much for being so generous with your time, & knowledge.
Colleen

[rosebud101]

Wow! Thank you so much for this tutorial! I would have paid money for it, it's so good! This is very kind and generous of you!

[jewlie beads]

STEP # 22.

Open you loop just enough to slip it through the center loop of your pendant. Once its on the loop, close the opening you just made on your head pin.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2476.jpg

STEP # 23.

Using your flat nose pliers, grab the top of the loop on your head pin. Use your needle nose pliers to grab the end of the head pin and start wrapping around until you meet the top of the bead. Clip any extra wire off the end and use your needle nose pliers to squish the end down.

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i60/Justin_mil/100_2477.jpg

Your pendant is now finished. You may choose to antique your pendant with liver of sulfur or leave it as is and polish.

[jewlie beads]

WHEW! I'm done! LOL!

[ROC]

Ok. That's just too funny. We all got so excited and didn't even realize you weren't finished with the tut!

[jewlie beads]

Hehehe! I was laughing and trying to type at the same time. Thank you all so much. LOL! Let me know what you think. I would like to do another one sometime soon. I will leave my grubby wire fingers out of the next tutorial. LOL!

[SLY Creations]

WOW, just WOW. Thanks for taking the time to share this technique, I can't wait to try it.

Sharon

[Juliac]

I love it. When I saw your message I was so excited and ready to buy it w/o reading it. What a generous person you are Jewlie.

[jewlie beads]

Thank you! You all are generous! This is for all the help everyone has given me in the past. I hope you all like it.

[Beadbug]

This is wonderful, thanks for sharing.

[beadlvr]

Wow Julie!! Thank you so much :love:. I can't wait to try this...now to remember where my wire is stashed :lol:

[lldesigns]

Fantastic!!! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[Hayley]

Awesome tutorial, Julie! Great pix too. Thank YOU!!!

[Janice]

Julie, what a fabulous tutorial!!!! =D>

J.

[jewlie beads]

Thank you!

[EmbellishYourself]

WOW!! Thank you so much!

[blong2001]

Very nice! Thanks for all of your hard work! Guess I need to dig out the wire and pliers!
Beth

[teachertracey]

You rock, Jewlie. I cannot believe how much work is involved in your pieces. Amazing.

[jewlie beads]

Thank You! I was nervous. LOL!

[Over the Moon]

You did a super job, Jewlie - thanks so much for sharing...

[ukiacat]

Clean, clear, instructions and a beautiful design too! I would say that you were as meticulous with your tutorial as you are with your wire work!

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together.

J

[squid]

What a nice tutorial! I do have one question :) - when you say cut your pieces into 15 or 20 inch pieces, will one piece make it all the way around the large loop that you do first and if not, how do you go from one piece to another?

[Janine]

I think I may actually be able to do this! What fabulous instructions. Thanks!

[glass_affair]

Wow, thank you! Very well done.... I do have the same question as Squid - how do you join the shorter pieces of wire properly?

Sue

[Bruna]

wow, that's a great tut!
thank you so much for sharing it, and in such a clear and easy tut.!

[2xMI]

Wonderfully done tutorial; thanks so much.

Mimi

[KEW]

Fantastic and so very clear. You did a great job!

[jewlie beads]

I'm sorry about that Squid and Sue! I was going to put that part in the tutorial and don't know what happened. YIKES! You add on the wire as you need it. When I run out, I just use my chain nose pliers to firmly push the end of the wire down. I add my next piece of wire and wrap a few rounds and be sure you are wrapping in the same direction as you were with the last piece of wire. You will have an end sticking up on the wire you just added. You will need to use your wire cutters to cut off the end and use your chain nose pliers to firmly press that end down so it meets the other end where your last piece of wire ended. You don't have to use pieces of wire that short. You can use them much longer if you choose. I started using shorter pieces of wire when I first started wire wrapping but now I just use long pieces. If you use longer pieces, you have to be very careful not to over work the wire or it become brittle and may break. I hope this helps. If you want I can take a picture of it later. Kinda like a mini tutorial on how to add on more wire. Thank you for the compliments also.:grin:

[Moth]

Great job, thanks for sharing!!!

I love it and if I get one done I'll share a picture.

~~Mary

[jewlie beads]

Oh Yes! I would love to see pics!

[Rose Leslie]

Jewlie Where do you get your 26 gauge wire copper? Hobby Lobby maybe? I hope so. This is awesome for a tut. I'm going to do it when I can get the copper that will co inside with your directions. Can't wait.

[jewlie beads]

I get my copper wire from Monsterslayer. You may be able to get it from Hobby Lobby too but I'm not sure. We just have a Michaels here. 26 gauge copper is the smallest gauge of copper I've been able to find.

[one-eared pig]

Wow. What a wonderful tut! Thank you so much!

[Maytime]

What a great tutorial and what a generous and kind person you are. I didn't think we would ever see a free tutorial again and I have to say that I would have been more than happy to pay for this one.

Thank You xxx

[chrisdd]

That is a wonderful tute!!! Thank you!!!

[rusticstudio]

Julie, you're the best! Thanks so much!
And I don't mind your fingers at all. They're fingers of a person who does things!!

[Ekkie]

What a wonderful tutorial. I think wire wrapping is beyond but you make it seem possible.
I love your work - I have been wearing my hoops since I received them.

Thanks
Jenn

[kramdas]

Jewlie that tutorial is GREAT!!! It's very kind of you to post it for free! Thank you :)

[Melodie]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks!

[lwilson21]

Wow, this is great! I can't wait to try this out. Really good, clear pictures and instructions. Thanks so much...

Leah

[RuskinDesigns]

Jewlie, I too came in here prepared to purchase a tut - wow, what an awesome job. THis is definitely on my list of things to try.

[rusticstudio]

I wanted to print out this tutorial so I set it up as a PDF file. Only 3 pages to print!

If you want to download it -- with Julie's permission -- go here:

http://www.rusticstudio.com/downloads_home.htm

[AZ Joolz]

How generous of you to share that with everyone! Your wire work is amazing.

[Sharon Abood]

Jewlie, your tut is fantastic and your work is too. Thank you for sharing with us. I can't wait to give it a try. Hugs!

[jewlie beads]

Thank you so much Patty! You all have my permission.

[jewlie beads]

I would love to see pictures too. :-)

[ginko]

Nice tut!

[Simply Us]

Fantastic tutorial. I have always loved your work!!! Thank you!

[dymond_mom]

What an awesome tutorial, Jewlie!

Thank you so much for taking the time to put this together and for sharing it with us all. I look forward to giving this a try!

[torchie]

Thank you that was a great tutorial. I am going to order some wire and try this one.

[VickieLee]

I also wanted to say thank you. I'm always amazed at some people's generosity. This was very easy to understand and I'm even more excited to begin learning wire work. It's one of my 2009 goals. Thanks again.
Vickie

[swamper]

Wow, that's awesome and so are the pieces on your etsy site.

[jewlie beads]

Thank You! You all made me feel so good about myself yesterday that I'm trying to make another one. I was really nervous and still am. I'm happy everyone likes it so far. LOL!

[abeadedaffair]

I love copper and I really love your pendent and joined just so I could tell you that. I am going to try it as soon as I get home.
Thanks for the time and trouble you went through to give this to us.
Lois
http://www.abeadedaffair.com
http://www.abeadedaffair.etsy.com

[rusticstudio]

Here's the pendant I made last night. I didn't do a very tidy job and didn't hammer any of it, but I think it turned out okay.

http://www.rusticstudio.com/LE_images/misc/wirependant626.jpg

Don't forget you can download a PDF of Julie's tutorial at:
http://www.rusticstudio.com/downloads_home.htm

.

[jewlie beads]

Thank you so much Lois! Thats so sweet! I hope you enjoy it. :biggrin:

[jewlie beads]

Oh Patty! It looks great!

[rusticstudio]

I think my wire was 24 ga instead of 26 and it looks a little chunky so I have to order some 26.

[jewlie beads]

You can use any gauge you want really. Experiment with it! LOL! I think it would look cool in silver too but I don't have enough of that to play with. LOL!

[LampworkbyLori]

Oh, I'm so excited to give this a try!

[Rose Leslie]

Oh I'm waiting for the other copper wire to come in. I got the 26 gauge from Hobby Lobby today. It is going to be awesome. Love the tut. Can hardly wait for you to do the other one.

[jewlie beads]

Thank you Rose! I've been working on the other one all day today. I wont take a month to do this one. LOL!

[Janetlee]

T-h-a-n-k Y-o-u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For sharing with us.I love the tut . Its wonderful!!!!!!
Janet

[Humble newbie]

Love it. Thanks

[lampworker1]

Thank you. I can really understand it the directions are so clear.

[Carrie T.]

I finished mine today. Thanks so much for the well written tutorial.
143530

[rusticstudio]

Looks great Carrie!

[Elleth]

Great work everyone!
Here is my go at it.
Thank you for such a great tut, you are very generous!:)
143538

[debkauz]

Julie that's a wonderful tutorial! Thank you for your very generous gift to us all!

[steelcd]

Thank you for a very easy to follow tutorial Jewlie! What a very generous gesture and I can't wait to buy your next one!

[jewlie beads]

Wow Carrie and Maggie! They look great! I like how you continued your wrap into your swirl Maggie.

[crafty55]

great info.

i have a ton of polymer clay beads, and just teaching myself to make lampworking and enamel beads. just now wanting to also learn how to finish some pieces of jewelry off, and i think wire wrapping needs to be my friend.

generous artists like yourself are really appreciated!

[jewlie beads]

Go For It Crafty! Its fun! I love wire wrapping. I also wanted to say if anyone has any questions, I will gladly answer them.

[Rose Leslie]

Mine looks dorky. So will try again. I need some larger wire for the base. Heee heee. So cool. Will do it again and see if it can be done.

[glasswhimz]

WOW I WAS WAITING TO PAY FOR THIS TUT!!!!! Thank You Thank You Tank You!!! I guess with he money saved I can buy something from your store!!!

[marilyn h]

Thank you for the beautiful gift of sharing. What a beatuiful wrapping!

[opportunity-shop]

Well done with great pics. Thank you for being so generous with your talent. Barb

[debiweiss]

Julie, thank you for the tutorial, I am happy to say that I have two of your peices from exchanges and I feel so lucky!!!!!
Debi

[jewlie beads]

Thank you Debi! I hope to have one on my hoop earrings soon. Just trying to figure everything out now. LOL!

[Parrotise]

Wow Julie! Incredible tutorial! Thank you so much!

[zen-mom]

Yay! A pdf file! ... great tutorial and very nice work on the pdf :)

[jewlie beads]

Thank you Donna and Vicki! Patty ( Rusticstudio ) made the PDF. She is such a sweetie.

[Tesorobeads]

Jewlie your tutorial is amazing! Those earrings you made are gorgeous.

Debbie

[jewlie beads]

Thank you Debbie! I'm making a tutorial on my earrings. I think its about finished I hope. I just noticed you live in Des Moines. I grew up there. Well, I moved when I was 16 anyway.

[jewlie beads]

I was just wondering if anyone else has made this pendant. I would love to see pictures.

[Marie C]

Hi Jewlie! Love, love, love, love your tutorial. I can't believe this is your first!!! Very well written, clear, easy to understand instructions. Pictures are great! Thanks for your generosity. Can't wait to see any other tuts you write. Your work is really beautiful! Thanks again!

Warmly, Marie

[jewlie beads]

I just thought I would pull this up for anyone who would like to see it. It has been burried for a while and thought there might be others who hadn't seen it! I plan on making another free tutorial in the future! I'll let everyone know when I've started! :smile:

[starlightforge]

I just thought I would pull this up for anyone who would like to see it. It has been burried for a while and thought there might be others who hadn't seen it! I plan on making another free tutorial in the future! I'll let everyone know when I've started! :smile:

Jewlie, Thank you so much for bringing your tute back up to the top.. This is a great tute, easy to understand... I think I may have to give it a go... Will be watching for the next one...

[ironmountainglass]

Jewlie, Thanks for taking the time to share this technique, I can't wait to try it. Very well written and pics are great. Oh yeah don't worry about your grubby fingers being in ths photos my stay that way 99.9% of thetime. LOL

[Frit Diva]

Very nice, Jewlie, thanks for sharing it!

Jo

[Seasoned Soul]

I can't thank you enough for a FREE tutorial. Those are special and you are even more special. Thank you..... Thank you..... Thank you.

I might actually do something with all of these beads now. Seriously.


:love:

[jewlie beads]

Thanks everyone! Its an old tutorial but I thought maybe there was some people who didn't know about it and it might help them out. LOL! Hope you all have fun with this and I would love to see pics of your pendants! :smile:

[myrdlebp]

Ohhhhh, thank you for bumping this up! I swear, I have been in the bowels of room looking for "new old stuff" and never, ever did see this! Thank you!

[GrammyPooh]

Thank you so much! I didn't even know about this site - but saw your beautify pendant on a google image search. You must be a natural teacher.

[SerendipityArtGlass]

Awesome! Thank you! Now off to buy a chasing hammer...............

[Mina]

Bump

[Lizzydee]

This is awesome. Thank you!

[siberdogmom]

Such beautiful work! Thank you for generously sharing your tutorial! I'm just a beginner, however, I'm looking forward to attempting to create your pendant.