MAKE IT! Wire Wrapping Tutorial - Nexus Cabochon Frame Pendant

Hi friends! I hope you enjoy this tutorial! The frame is built with one 18 gauge, square wire and accented with one additional 18g wire. Bale and a few accent spots are wrapped with 22 gauge, half-round wire. The Materials, Measures, Tools, and Notecards are in the timestamps below.
Have 3 feet of 18 gauge, square, soft wire on-hand, 3 feet of 22 gauge, half-round wire on-hand. This gorgeous Labradorite Cabochon is 1 inch long x 1 inch wide x 4mm thick. If your stone is bigger, give yourself more wire. I am using natural copper wires.
I love making one wire pendant frames because it allows you to capture your stone and add as little more or as much more wire as you'd like. There is a wonderful little space at the bottom of this pendant where you can add more wire or even a very small gemstone of your own.
Have fun! Leave me questions in the comments or let me know what you think.
00:00 Timestamps
Tools 00:05
Materials 00:08 (please, just pause to read, I made them too short and forgot to change the duration)
Measure 00:11 (additional lengths are given in the video when they're needed)
To Begin 00:15
Start 00:17
I sell my wire wrapped and wire weaved jewelry in my Etsy store along with some PDF wire wrapping and wire weaving tutorials. Thanks for your continued support! www.etsy.com/shop/PerfectlyTwisted
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Learn to create beautiful, easy, wire-wrapped jewelry, using traditional jewelry-making techniques and tools with Perfectly Twisted Jewelry!
Wire Wrapping Tutorial - Nexus Cabochon Frame Pendant
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[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

00:00 Timestamps Tools 00:05 Materials 00:08 (please, just pause to read, I made them too short and forgot to change the duration) Measure 00:11 (additional lengths are given in the video when they're needed) To Begin 00:15 Start 00:17

[@gracielabeltran4761]

I'm really surprised 😮, you don't waste any pieces of wire!!SO BEAUTIFUL 💕!! 😍

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@melindamarie6139]

4:19 ....that was COOL!!! This is yet another ✨STUNNING✨ piece!!! ✌🏼💛

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks so much, Melinda!🌼😍

[@carolchase2086]

This is a very good, informative video! Your steps are crystal clear and the finished piece is beautiful!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy making it! 🌞🌼

[@michelletanner948]

Absolutely beautiful. Such a great piece and you show how to put it together so well thank you

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much! Have fun!

[@wiseass9360]

Have to say this is one of the best tutorials i have had the pleasure to come across!! Love how clear all the steps are and just how you presented everything, thank you so much!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much! Makes me happy hearing you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment.💞🌞

[@divinesparkcreations]

STUNNING!! You’re a master of your skill goddess!! Thanks so much!!💜💙💚

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You are so welcome! Thank you too M!

[@yvonnelarose561]

Just watched this one all the way through and I noticed how often you use bent nose pliers. Those are the only type of pliers that I haven't bought. I'm going to look for a pair since my chain nose pliers are too beat up and it's difficult to get a proper grip. Love the tip about looking down the cabochon from the top to make sure everything is in its proper place. Thank you for another great tutorial.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much!😘🥰 I'd get some bent nose pliers into.your tool set for sure they are invaluable.

[@gramingo6402]

Oh what a treat on a snowy Virginia afternoon to watch your magical hands and listen to peppy music! So good 😊. Can’t wait to try this myself. I am learning so much from you!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Awesome to hear you're warm and snuggling in front of wire wrap on a snowy day, my friend! Peppy music!! LOL!!! I love it. I adore you.

[@carlam.crawford200]

Very beautiful. You are a true talent!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much 😀 for watching, Carla!

[@louiselyons5187]

Thank you for this lovely piece and tutorial. It was very instructive and a pleasure to watch.😊

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You are so welcome! Thank you too.

[@lmbgemstonesandgifts8789]

That’s beautiful 🤩 I am going to try this one soon ! Ty so much ❣️💜

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Have fun! Thanks so much for the comment, I'd love to see if you share it, so please tag me if you do!

[@jenniferavenoso7162]

Love love love !

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks Jennifer!! Have fun with it.

[@nikolajserjakow5173]

Спасибо.

[@nhiennguyen1680]

So beautiful

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you!

[@sharioncarpenter8293]

Gorgeous design! Love this!❣

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! 😊 Have fun trying it Sharion!

[@arelymoreno3296]

Gorgeous

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you Arely! I hope you enjoy it.

[@wendyhoward6293]

Absolutely gorgeous ! I love you designs, you are truly talented! Can't wait to see more.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much!

[@martioneal3482]

OMG thank you thank you thank you. Absolutely excited 😍

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Yeah!! Thanks Marti!

[@lindacarlton2467]

Wow absolutely stunning I love the elegant no fuss lines it's so sleek thank you so much 😊

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Glad you like it! Thank you so much Linda! Yes, I'm all about keeping it clean as well as secure for the stone.

[@seaglassireland]

Beautiful! Thank you so much. I enjoy how much you treasure the piece as you make it. It is snuggled and tweaked and snuggled again. No wonder it is so lovely.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much! Yes, I believe the energy of our art should give us calm, peaceful, accomplishment and joy. If we try art and feel frustrated, then I think we miss what we might have loved about it in the first place, had we had a good experience in the beginning. I love my creations, yes, and I love the rocks and I love sharing what my brain comes up. I love it more when you guys try my tutorials and make something you've fallen in love with too. Win, win, good energy and well being for all.

[@gallopingkitty]

Your work is just beautiful .. I can t wait to sit down and try this one ! Thank you for sharing as always >> :)

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks so much 😊 It's my pleasure to share this art form.

[@wandaburns8075]

I love a piece that is nicely finished in both front and back. Very nice.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you very much Wanda!

[@jotucker6460]

Gorgeous!! Just the style of wrap I am looking for!!!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Yay! Thank you! Enjoy it!

[@tishsmiddy71]

Awesome 🤟🏻❤️🥰 Thank you !

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much!

[@annh3599]

Thank you Izzy! That's beautiful! I need to clear myself some studio time to try out some of these great tutorials you've been sharing!❤

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You are so welcome! Thank you too, Ann, I hope you get some peaceful creative time soon.

[@tassifrancesca]

So beautiful ❤️

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! 😊

[@lisamack4492]

Thank you! You work very neatly and carefully and I’ve learned so much from to. God bless you!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! You too! I needed that :)

[@evefavorse5939]

Loved every minute of this video and the outcome was perfection as always!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Yeahhh!!! Thanks for this great comment! 💞😘

[@mystellaluminosa]

Meraviglioso progetto complimenti e grazie per la condivisione ❤

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Grazie molte!

[@emmaflores9300]

Amazing! thank you for sharing :)

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

My pleasure! I'm glad you like it!

[@TashasTouch]

Thank you

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you too, Tasha, I hope you enjoy!

[@ashwiniundale171]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 you are the 1st artist whom I have seen sharing this art with such detailed steps. I am grateful 🙏 will try out soon ❤️

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much 😀 This is my joy to share.

[@arabellabirnbaum3997]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 Thank you 🌹

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! Hope you enjoy the tutorial.🥰🌻🌹

[@arabellabirnbaum3997]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry I enjoyed it very much 😄 You are an amazing teacher and guide even though you call yourself Twisted ☺🌹

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

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[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Love it ❤️🇩🇰

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you! Have fun!!🙏⚘️

[@nhiennguyen1680]

Do beautiful

[@tammiehonican76]

Your tutorials are awesome! You are very good at showing every single thing. I like how you explain each step and why. Like explaining why you should leave space between the stone and frame, not everyone does this. You are a excellent teacher. I don't mean to sound like I'm gushing but your tutorials are easy to follow. Plus your designs are elegant and sophisticated but still can be worn casual. So thank you for your time and knowledge. Where do you get your stones, they are always so beautiful?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

What a beautiful and thoughtful comment, Tammie, thank you!! I'm so glad you like my tutorials and teaching style... I even talk in some of the more recent videos, I hope you check them out too! Please subscribe if you've not already, and if you activate the notification bell, then you will always know when I post new ones. Many thanks again!! Welcome to my channel!🥰🌷💐🙏

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Regarding my stones... I get them mostly from the Colorado and Mineral and Fossil show when it's here in Denver. Over the years I have also collected them from local shops, friends, etc and a few Etsy sellers too.

[@sharonclevenger9170]

I have learned to much from you,and hope I can be as good someday

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you Sharon, if this artform is your love, then I have no doubt you'll be as good as you want to be. I'm 15 years into my craft... and still learning too. Many thanks!!

[@celebrateme]

This is so beautiful and easy to follow. I actually made this for my pastor as an appreciation gift. I really appreciate your generosity in sharing your talents with the world, one of my favorite tutorials. I feel more confident. Also, quick question, can I use 18 gauge square half hard wire instead of dead soft?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

This is wonderful to hear! What a lovely gift for your pastor! Yes, you can use half hard wire, it will be stiffer to work with but if your hands can hand that, then there should be no difference, other than the harder wire. You can also harden your soft wire by burnishing the wires after the design is done, say on the body wire (google burnishing, make sure your tool is clean and smooth so you don't scar the pendant wire). I use this method a lot in many designs to harden long stretches of wire, such as the two body wires that hold the stone in place. I hope this helps! Great job! Thanks for watching!

[@celebrateme]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry Thank you for being very responsive.🙏

[@cdc3415]

Beautiful work! Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I always find it difficult to figure out how much wire to use for projects...especially 'loose airy loopy' earrings & always end up cutting/adding more wire.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Glad it was helpful! I find it useful to sketch the design first on grid paper. Four squares = 1 inch and so after you draw your design, you can count the squares and come to a close approximation of how much wire will cover that space... also if you're adding elements... curls and such. Tracing your design on the grid paper with your wire then, will also help you keep your shape and size per earring. Hope that helps. Thanks for your comment.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

If your earrings are the same on both ears, then one sketch. If they are mirrored (reversible opposites), then trace the wire on the paper for one earring, then turn the paper over and trace the wire for the second earring on the reverse image.

[@gramingo6402]

This has nothing to do with your tutorials (which I love so much)! You haven’t been on KZbin for a while and I’ve become worried about you and have been praying for you. That’s all……. ❤️

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You are so kind to check with me G! I have been busy with show season the past couple of months... and then last week hurt my back so I haven't been at the bench or computer, but will be back again soon, please hang in here with me.🌷⚘️🌻

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

And thank you fornyour prayers, I feel them.💕

[@gramingo6402]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry I am so relieved to hear that you are ok. But sorry to hear about your back. Hope you are back soon and well 👍

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hope to see you soon again my dear!❤️

[@karlajakeman3310]

Such a great tutorial and lovely piece. I love the back. Would it work with round wire?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Yes, absolutely, thanks for the question Karla! Round works great too.

[@lynncarrico1049]

Gorgeous! My one concern would be that the hammered ends near the bottom would catch on things & pull out of shape. Thankyou for your tutorials; they are incredibly beautiful

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Great point and a valid concern, Lynn, thanks for bringing that up. If the wire is thick enough and you can get the ends pointed (wire slightly arcing) toward the stone, the ends should stay and be okay. However, having this brought up, you could always use half round or even weave those decorative ends to that inside frame wire. Excellent, excellent point, thank YOU. :))

[@jilla4334]

Love the use of the bent nose pliers. I need to get a GOOD pair. Question - at minute 27:20 - would round nose, or jump ring making pliers work well to keep the curve even? At 38:38 - could you use a cup burr on a Flex Shaft too?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Certainly so, I tend to use my bent nose all the time, even when making curves. Thanks again! We all develope a way that works for us.

[@miscalotastuff733]

Painters tape is good to hold itbplave till you can get it stable. Saves my hands which are in bad shape.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

This is a great comment thank you, MA, I often use it and should show it in more videos, I do in some but will make more of a point of it. I do think it will help some who have hands like mine too. Thanks again!

[@LSDP1954]

Great, elegant and simple looking design. Also, lots of good tips about the sanding after hammering. Would you suggest this to someone like mr who doesn’t have a lot of wire wrapping experience?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

You know... I'm all about 'go for it' and if you're a crafty person and have a history making stuff, even a beader... knitter... I feel that a beginner might enjoy trying this yes. It's just as hard or as easy as any of my larger stone wraps... just really depends on what style you want to direct your effort to. Many smiles, have fun!

[@LSDP1954]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry Thanks for the reply. As soon as I get through with this pair of earrings I'm working on I'm going to go for it! It's all learning.

[@susanhardy6787]

I love the simple elegance of this pendant!! I think I'm going to have to get some square and half round wire so I can make this one. Do you think 18 ga square and 22 ga half round are overall pretty universal gauges for pendants? OMG my list of "Izzy tutorials to try" seems to get longer by the day lol!! ;)

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Whoot!! I love working 18g and 22g together and for my pendants that you all have seen so far, they are the primary gauges, yes, with maybe some 16g too. I also blend and add wires to them tho, depending on what I'm designing, so some of them have some 20g (round and or square) ... some smaller designs might have some 22g square and or round... so it really depends on how big my stone is and what technique I'm using that day or plan for that piece. For example... Sometimes, to hold a bigger stone, I count on my larger gauges because I want minimal design (bigger wire, needs less to hold the rock for tension advantages)... however, if I want to wrap a larger stone and all I have is smaller wire, such as 20 or 22g square... then I might use a technique such as traditional banding, where I can start with a 4, 5 or 6 wire banded frame. I hope that makes sense? I could also use the smaller wire but weave them together for my frame and tension on my pieces, the tradeoff being more intricate design. So for my pendants... staples are 18g, 16g frame wires, either square or round. .... add on wires, I tend to use 18g, 20g ... banding, I tend to use 22g half round ... weaving, I tend to favor 28g round on 20g round or square. ... earring hooks are always 20g for me. Hope that helps?? or maybe I made muddy water, I hope not. :))

[@susanhardy6787]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry thank you so much...that is extremely helpful! I'm adding this info to my files. ❤🙂

[@tannyn12]

I love it. What brand of wire did you use and where did you get it? Thank you!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

I buy wire from Riogrande.com and this is 18 gauge Copper square soft wire. Here's the link. They don't sell it in footage, so if you're looking for smaller spools, you can try stores in Etsy, there are several suppliers that sell 'project spools' (50 or less feet). Rio sells copper in 1 pound spools. I hope that helps!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

PS... FireMountainGems is also a great place for smaller wire spools... www.firemountaingems.com/

[@karenkaough544]

How did you get your square wire so straight and aligned?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hi Karen, I always prepare the wire right off the spool... cut your length and then hold one end with metal pliers and rub out the wire with Nylon Jaw pliers or your fingers and a soft cloth like a polishing cloth, to remove bumps and twists from the wire. Then build your jewelry working to keep it square and untwisted. I hope that helps, I have several earlier videos showing the beginning. Let me know if that answers your question.

[@yvonnelarose561]

I have trouble keeping square wire straight, it just wants to twist up on me and since it's got 4 sides I can't tell which side goes which way. LOL. Just practice I guess😫

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Hi Yvonne, I don't know how I missed your comment, I'm sorry! Square wire is hard at first, but these designs can be done with round wire also... so you can go for it in round wire too! I am learning the Members stuff here, so I'm not sure how these comments are not showing up right away but I will be here for you! Please let me know if you need more help. Thanks for being here!💞

[@sheradenart7907]

Could you tell me who makes your pliers?

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

The Turquoise pliers are Xuron pliers... here is the link to the bent nose if that's the one you're asking about. They do make a whole set, which I have but favor the Bent Nose xuron.com/index.php/main/consumer_products/5/34

[@sheradenart7907]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry Thank you so much. They look like they work very well. I have been using standard jewelry tools from metalsmithing class in college. I really need a new set that are more manueverable.

[@gailgwood]

I’ve subscribed, but I don’t understand how to join so I can see your latest ammonite tutorials! Please help!

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thank you so much Gail! I'm not sure why the button doesn't appear on some apps... anyway, here is the link kzbin.info/door/FySGqOZ6NxreuW0toA0HAgjoin Please let me know if you need more help with this, I LOVE that you're trying to join and appreciate you! 💞💞💞

[@gabrieladominguez187]

Nice start but this piece starts to "mission creep" adding more wires late in the game is a recipe for too much bulk. This has happened with me and I've ended up scrapping my whole projects and starting over.

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

Thanks for your comment, Gabriela, I'm sorry I don't quite understand how to help... perhaps if you could be more specific? Otherwise, thanks again for watching.

[@rhaven50]

This could be a nightmare lol

[@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry]

It can be! :) It can be eye opening too.

[@rhaven50]

@@PerfectlyTwistedJewelry this is me in a nut shell. I watch a tutorial then I try and do it. I usually dont have access to the tutorial. There's always a spot where I cant remember and I have to fake it. Yep happened with this one. I learned so much from your tutorial. I think I sanded the edge of my crystal lol