Create a Wire Wrapped Pendant with a River Rock

This is a brief tutorial on the tools, wire and technique required to create a simple, but attractive wire wrapped pendant from a river rock.

[@AngelLopez-hy6ii]

Thank you for sharing your simple wire wrap. I especially like let The rock speak to you. I once heard that every rock has a story all you have to do is pick it up and let it tell you it's story. So again thank you for your video

[@bunnytoes7200]

Donna you are a breath of fresh air. Thank you!

[@francoiselandriault8164]

What a great and informative video! Thank you for sharing your skills.

[@LoveEmpress5]

Simply Beautiful! I Love Rocks. What a complementary way of adorning rocks without covering up their beauty. Nice. Id Love to live where you are.

[@donnabelt7900]

LoveEmpress5 I'd love to live there too! It's on the coast of Oregon, a few hours north of the California border. I think it must say something about our natures that we love these stones, just as they are. As I wear mine, I see it as a claiming of what is natural and wild inside myself.

[@LoveEmpress5]

Perhaps, I'll be Blessed to venture up there one day. How Lovely

[@deezie78]

Great tutorial, I wanted to wrap some rocks to make a wind chime for a neighbor, now I know how to. Thanks so much deezie

[@carolhiler4690]

Hi Donna - Nice tutorial and a nice smile to go with it. Well done!

[@laramaui4114]

Nice laid back way of explaining this process. Thank you for taking the time.

[@joycegreene92]

Thank you for the fabulous tutorial, I am just learning to wire wrap and I love it. Love the scenery, I will have to try river rock. Again thank you.

[@carolrost4478]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you. I can't wait to try it. Love your location.

[@shige9929]

I love your art and the way to talk! Thank you, so much!

[@captgray2000]

Love your style, Donna! Thanks!.

[@kelliem2506]

Thank you for this video! I love seeing the different ways people wrap their stones while trying to figure out what works for me. I live on the Oregon coast too and am just trying my hand at wrapping some agates! This really helped and I love your easy going and positive vibration, you have such a lovely flow and I know your rocks love it too! 🌀✌🏼

[@kathrynkovacs3004]

thankyou for this fabulous video. i have seaglass, pebbles, shells and gemstones to work with. have hesitated on crafting these until now. you just inspired me. you r great. love the beach house and the view.

[@ormsbyrobin]

You are very good at describing a simple yet stunning design for rock wrapping. Thank you for keeping it simple and elegant. Okay, I am going to try it now.

[@rebeccafrank3720]

Loved this Tutorial soft voice and beautiful background

[@rmuller366]

Thanks Donna! Since watching your video, I’ve been using this technique with shards of shell I’ve gathered from the Gulf of Mexico right down the way from my beach home in FL. I’m having lots of fun! Your background for this video is amazing. I love the Oregon coast. There is no other place like it. Enjoy and thank you again.

[@joankicinski4965]

I have been keeping a piece of Jasper with me for years...now it will be a pendant! Thanks for a great video!

[@parshman38]

Thank you for a very simple and informative tutorial. Great work!

[@nicolezinn3878]

Thank you for sharing these techniques. I’ve watched several videos and found yours to be the most helpful.

[@ChrissyMorinCO]

I'll have to settle for river rocks in Colorado until I get to a beach! What a great DIY Video. Thank you!

[@saffibarham8624]

Very cool video! Nice and simple to follow and gave me the inspiration to be creative with my wrapping. Thank you Donna :)

[@kingdomcitizen4788]

Yeah I love the one you're wearing and what a great place you have!

[@marilynparigian5406]

Thanks so much for this inspiring video. My family travels often and I always remind them to bring me a rock. Have a neat stone from Niagara Falls that will be wrapped for my first project. Beautiful scenery in your area!

[@judydunn5681]

Beautiful work!! I can’t wait to make my own. Thanks for sharing.

[@santaijameers4431]

Such a great non fluffy video for beginners, thank you!

[@ritajolly7356]

Thank you for this video, it is great, I just starting and came across this and love it. Great job, one of the best I have seen so far.

[@e.r.s.z.914]

I love the tutorial and the view! Thanks lots!

[@katalinagarcia5079]

Love this tutorial! I got some rocks from the Guadalupe river specifically for this. Cant wait to try it out!

[@prd2bevgy]

Great video I enjoyed and learned some things. Thanks for sharing and I LOVE your beach view!

[@crystalheart9]

It turned out so cute! Thank you for your tutorial.💖

[@LandMEASMR]

I hope you’ll make more videos! 💛 this one was exactly what I was looking for ☺️

[@aliciamaynard8660]

I love the tutorial I find many videos use too much wire this on is great

[@lisalove5720]

This was more helpful than you can believe for me. Thank you.

[@w6263]

WOW! What a most wonderful view! appreciate the video.

[@joannstafford4546]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you 😊 please show more

[@kathleenmonahan1315]

Awesome teacher.

[@mindaxiom3651]

Love the video!

[@BRAINSorBRAINS]

Well spoken and informative thank you for posting !

[@marissaburgess2706]

Very helpful video!! Thank you for sharing!

[@nikolabailey2129]

I really enjoyed your video which was so gentle and easy to follow, thank you for sharing your talent and making it easy to follow xxxxxx

[@caroldykstra1047]

Wonderful instruction. Thank you.

[@chuckdilmore2040]

Artist and Teacher - thank you!

[@christini2828]

Beautiful. Thanks so much for the tutorial. I have so many gems I want to try to make. I think I can now after watching yours.

[@pradavis]

thanks so much! I like so much your tutorial. Seems easy and clear how to do it. I’m going to try to wrap my sea stone from Tasmania.

[@yellowdaffodil9278]

You have inspired me try this craft. I also your tutorial relaxing to watch, many thanks for adding beauty to the world.

[@gidgetnsweetpealacarter9797]

Hi Donna, I just want to thank you for such a lovely and easy to follow tutorial! I'm just a beginner and I'm having so much fun that I'll be a pro in no time! Well, maybe not a pro but that's just me telling myself to stay positive! Lol I've subscribed so I'm off to find more of your videos! Thanks again, Lee

[@donnabelt7900]

Isn't it fun, just exploring possibilities? I notice that as I stay curious - opening myself to various approaches - that I'm feeling a kind of wonder and even internal guidance that is independent of the outcome. But paradoxically, the less attached I am to being "good" or even "perfect" , the more I enjoy the results, too.

[@peggysparling9378]

Good morning Donna. A beautiful sunny day her in Goose Creek, S. C. I did some wire wrapping yesterday n for a new be its not as easy as one might think. But it's all good n I will keep practicing . After all they are for me. 🤓🤗

[@donnabelt7900]

Peggy Sparling, make sure you're not using polished stones, which are slick and much more difficult to work. Otherwise, just consider that you're learning a new language with your hands. It can take a bit to grow used to these elements. But once you get used to the few basics - using your needle nose pliers to make circles and spirals, and again to tighten the bands around your stones, you can use these few tweaks in a wide variety of ways to express your individual style. Let it happen, honoring your own process...

[@joemcnerney8765]

Thank you Donna, Very helpful 😀

[@fmolina2661]

Thanks it came out very beautiful, time to start looking for stones 😁 👍

[@LilyDuVeauLilysMix]

I learned a lot, thanks.

[@mistydawn2717]

With all the beautiful things the ocean washes in..omg I'd go crazy collecting and making. I'm a silver smith...everything is potential jewelry. The jewelry is beautiful btw u did a lovely job. Love that U let the stone tell you 💜 same as me.

[@SylviaHardyphotography]

Absolutely gorgeous thank you so much.

[@sarinatorres6717]

Thank you so much I enjoyed your tutorial

[@catherinekuennen7970]

SO THANKFUL AND GREATFUL FOR YOUR VIDEO AND TAKING THE TIME TO SHOW ALL OF US THIS PROCESS. WONDERFUL AND SO ANXIOUS TO TRY THIS. BLESSINGS SENT TO YOU.

[@gracebarrazavega5164]

Very nice. I love it.

[@littlemonster4297]

Must be nice to be that Rich… God Bless you Ma’am. Thank You for the video.

[@washoe1955]

Lovely, easy to follow video. One point. Especially for those looking for tools, what you are calling needle nose pliers are called round nose pliers. And bent nose pliers.

[@ingridinthis3d5dnow25]

love your back drop 😊

[@donnabelt7900]

Thank you, Carol!

[@gracijelamalisa9008]

beautiful. thank you

[@gracegirl1000]

Love! Thank you!

[@chiostrodegliabatifrenchbu5188]

Bello, semplice da realizzare. Complimenti per il posto in cui vivi la visuale é magnifica!

[@miyannaable]

Such a great, unpretentious, and positive video. I like how you mention that the stone will sort of tell you what it wants. Thanks!

[@Tuck1030]

Very good!!

[@donnabelt7900]

Thanks for asking about the pendant I'm wearing. To answer your question about how I did the back, I always use the backs for tightening the wire by adding small twists. Sometimes I like the effect so much that I decide to make it the front!

[@sommersonnekaktus7762]

Wunderschön Ihre Arbeit mit den Steinen, und ein wunderschöner Ort wo Sie wohnen ....

[@bc1248]

Wonderful!

[@myway2653]

The best way yet.

[@aliciataibo9489]

Very nice place to make crafts.

[@donnabelt7900]

This is a vacation home in Bandon, on the southern coast of Oregon. Isn't it great?!

[@BarbaraPirtle]

Home

[@danielledecorswarem9228]

Donna Belt e

[@dusko.9910]

I WAS TRYING SOOO HARD TO PAY ATTENTION, BUT, THE OCEAN KEPT GETTING IN MY WAY!!..LOL...BUT THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS..I BELONG WITH THE OCEAN, I FOUND OUT THAT MY HEALTH IS FAILING AT THE AGE OF 42...NOW...AND I PRAY THAT I WILL BE WITH IT ONE MORE TIME..

[@ariannadoe]

I lived there for many years I knew it was bandon by the howling dog rock behind you I miss home

[@melodywolfwirestones466]

Yes that is great, you going to Oregon. I live in Texas and going to Malin Oregon for a family reunion.

[@iAmDracoG]

I love how you say talk to your rocks. 🕉

[@2degucitas]

Hector Romero Jesus? Is that YOU?

[@chantelboodle9100]

Same here, its beautiful 🤗

[@kelliem2506]

Me too, I even ask which ones would like me to wrap them into pretty pendants!

[@josephtenorio9796]

THANK YOU FOR SHARING, DONNA LOVE IT, ITS SO BEAUTIFUL, NICE YOU LIVE NEXT TO OCEAN,

[@spiritualkaushik8502]

background is beautiful

[@peggysparling9378]

Ok, noted. I'm also trying different wires, not expensive either. Mostly have used 20 gauge for rings etc. Tfs I appreciate it🤓

[@lorrainemadison8569]

I know this is an older video. I like to go back to this for inspiration. I just want to add for those who don't want to invest in a bail making plier tool, u can use a dowel. (or a pen, eyebrow pencil, etc.) I'm all about wire wrapping on a budget. Tfs

[@myway2653]

Love it

[@CJWorth1]

Thank you!!

[@bemapilanlawrence9996]

thank you so much!God bless

[@2degucitas]

You go for a walk along the beach, every stone and shell is seen as potential jewelry.

[@gypsylee73]

True! Maybe those are the best materials actually

[@peggysparling9378]

Donna, awesome video n view🤓 tfs. I just purchased a bag of rocks at $tree n going to wire wrap for pendants.

[@donnabelt7900]

Peggy Sparling, have fun! You'll soon see that each stone guides you to a different design according to its quirks.

[@jmpomerleau]

Thanks for sharing this Donna. I'm going to get out some of the rocks my now adult daughters collected and make them necklaces! And NOW... could you please make a really, really long video of the view out that window?? ;-)

[@2degucitas]

jmpomerleau Every household with kids has a collection of treasures like that. Stones, sticks, leaves, acorns.

[@liammichaelis3687]

Nice vid thx i love the 1 u wearing tho

[@danielao9585]

Grazie, you are very kind…

[@namastase]

Very nice! Yes, can we have a tutorial of the one you are wearing? Or see it closer? Please.

[@TheLadybard]

I love the one you are wearing (I think because it is going horizontal, which you don't see too many times). Any chance you remember how you did that one (I know this video has been on for a couple of years. Thanks for the tutorial :)

[@nancywilliams881]

Thanks !

[@anne8743]

Beautiful!!! Was wondering if the silver wire will ever tarnish or becomes discolored, like some will get reddish with time because the silver "plating" will worn off. I am really scared about that.I have quite a few jewelry that I made with craft stores products where the silver turned to a orange/reddish color.I do not swim or wash with them,and I keep them covered when not in use. Thank you.

[@hassansallemi349]

Thank you

[@susiebenson]

2023. I am a new older beginner . Questions please. 1)What kind of wire? 2)How long is this stone? 3)How long to cut the wire? 4) how to secure bale from bending backwards? Thank you. Looking forward to hearing from you before I purchase wire.

[@ronniejackson4975]

Hi Donna. Great video and design. My wife and I are just looking into making pendants and I like the idea of leaving the stone natural and not drilling or cutting them. I heard your favorite wire is 18 guage but type of metal is the wire? What is your favorite metal to work with. Thanks. Ronnie

[@YearraeY]

easy and fun

[@carolinaalvarez9985]

Beatifull desaing

[@gjk540]

Just an FYI... Those are round-nosed pliers. They shouldn't be used to squeeze your loop as they mark the wire. Use your flat-nosed pliers for that. Also, when you cut your wire, use the flush side against the wire; the other side will leave a divot that gives the wire an unfinished look.

[@aprilm2153]

You wonderful :)

[@gladyslorenzo7701]

muy hermoso:-)

[@katharinagerken3411]

cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Brandyp2010]

I love it 😍 I tried, but mine looks absolutely terrible 😭 My Stone is not Oval...

[@user-vd2dq3de4u]

Thanks! I think you have the names of the pliers confused.The pliers you're calling "needle-nosed" are round-nosed pliers. The ones you're calling "blunt-nosed" are needle-nosed pliers. Blunt-nosed pliers are straight at the end -- they don't come to a point (needle-nosed).

[@sandrawright1988]

Where did Donna Belt get the necklace she is wearing? HELP OR SHOW US HOW TO MAKE IT!!!

[@youareamazingyesyou5880]

Love your video! Beautiful work! Hi, Im just starting out. I have collected some sea glass. I now just need to buy tools and wire. Another artist said I should get round nose pliers, but I see you are using needle nose. Are these similar and for similar purpse as the round nose? Also Im not sure what size/ length and or thickness I should buy. Id like to make pendants like yours with little metal spirals on the front. And I also need cutters. Please help. Thankyou! Oh and can you tell me a good place to order wire

[@lorrainemadison8569]

Hello, im new to wirw wrapping, . For pendants 18 gauge wire is good. As for pliers round nose and needle nose pliers are very useful and needed. Round nose mostly if u want circular loops, but it down at hurt to have both. Good luck to u . I also use a dowel or pen to make my bail bc I'm create on a budget so I have not gotten a bail making pliers yet. Hope this was helpful.