Droplet Pendant Variation Options
Here’s another version of the droplet pendant showing the use of a larger briolette, a lower rise for the side wires, and 1 1/2 wraps for the coils at top.
Droplet Pendant – Free Wire Wrapped Jewelry Making Tutorial
To make this pendant you’ll need: 1 10mm round bead (hole must be large enough to accommodate two pieces of the thicker wire) 1 briolette bead approximately 8mm tall x 6mm wide 14 inches 18 or 20 gauge dead soft or half hard wire 40 inches 24 gauge dead soft wire an 8mm mandrel, such [...]
Figure Eight Links
These whimsical links are wonderful for spacing out beads on a hand made jewelry chain. To make the larger size shown above, you will need: About 4 inches dead soft 18-gauge or 20-gauge wire (I prefer 20-gauge for these links) An 8mm mandrel, such as a Bic pen or a US size 11 knitting needle [...]
Wiggle Earrings – Free Wire Wrapped Jewelry Making Tutorial
For these playful earrings, you’ll need: Two matching wiggle links (learn how to make them here) Two ear wires (buy them or make your own) Two small briolette beads. Two five-inch lengths of 24-gauge dead soft wire Round nosed pliers Flat nosed pliers Flush cutters Thread one of the wires through one of the beads.
Wiggle Links
These fun links can be used in many ways, and are a great component for a wire wrapped jewelry artist to have in her arsenal. Try experimenting with different proportions to make an endless variety of links. These can be joined with other types of links, such as wrapped loop links, to make simple chains. [...]
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