Wiresmithing is a whole NEW way to use wirewrap techniques to create beautiful jewelry. In this project you’ll learn to make a pendant using these simple and useful wiresmithing techniques. This project is 100% wirewrapping – there is No Soldering and No Gluing, just basic wire wrap skills.
=== Here are the Tools and Materials that you'll need for this project ===
***PLEASE NOTE - The measurements in the materials list below will ONLY make the project in the video***
===Materials===
1 – 40x30mm Cabochon of your choice
approx. 20 inches of 16 or 18 gauge dead-soft, square wire of your choice
approx. 20 inches of 18 or 20 gauge half round wire
1 – 8mm closed ring (Optional) Note – you could also use a jumpring of a similar size
Here’s a resource for the 8mm closed Ring - https://amzn.to/2HtxJyo
===Tools===
WrapMaker Pliers - Better than Flat nose pliers (See Below)
Wire Cutters (See Below)
Measuring tape and/or ruler – best to have one that measures imperial and metric
Ring Mandrel (Optional)
Fine Tip Permanent Marker
Painters Tape
Scissor (Optional - To cut the painters tape)
Rawhide Mallet
Flat Needle File
Rotary Tool - Dremel, flex shaft, etc. (Optional)
Silicone Rubber Polisher (Optional)(See Below)
Bench Block (Optional)
Chasing Hammer (Optional)
Nail polish remover – removes permanent marker (Optional)
Here are some links to explore-
Buy the Book - Wire Wrapping – Simple Techniques for Beautiful Designs – https://bit.ly/3CocqO9
Tools
Polishing Wheel – https://amzn.to/4hVlo5Q
WrapMaker Pliers (Cushion Comfort Handle) – https://amzn.to/3UMqXtg
WrapMaker Pliers (Ergonomic Handle) – https://amzn.to/3ALPRCn
WrapMaker Pliers (Casual Comfort Handle) - https://amzn.to/3UMNBSc
Nylon Jaw Pliers - https://amzn.to/4fmC18D
Flush Cutters/Wire Cutters – https://amzn.to/4hHcOrb
Chain Nose Pliers – https://amzn.to/4fL249d
Round Nose Pliers - https://amzn.to/3AyDklT
6-in-1 Looping Pliers - https://amzn.to/4fkfjyb
Wrap-N-Tap Pliers - https://amzn.to/4etYAa6
Buy Wire - https://www.riogrande.com/
Socials
Instagram – http://instagram.com/the_wrapmaker
TikTok – http://www.tiktok.com/@the_wrapmaker