Wrap an Inexpensive Tumblestone (Tumbled Gemstone) into a Wire Pendant, Free Tutorial by Jem Hawkes

For today's free wire jewellery tutorial, I'd like a share a technique I've developed especially for absolute beginners, to create a secure pendant for a tumbled gemstone.
Many of us purchase tumbled gems when we begin our interests in jewellery or crystals or gemstones for healing; they are an affordable introduction to gemstones and can begin a lifelong love for nature's beauty.
Tumbled gems, or tumblestones, are often unevenly formed, and I thought that they deserved their very own variation of a wire pendant cage, to accommodate their asymmetric nature.
Happy New Year 2022, may it bring you that which will benefit you, may you be blessed with love and balance in your life. Jem xxx

[@alexisbalmer4675]

Thank you. I have a piece of Campo del Cielo meteorite that I want to make into a necklace. This how to video is exactly what I needed. ❤

[@JemHawkes]

Oh that's sounds amazing! Hope you love your pendant xxx

[@michelehilbert9697]

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen 😊

[@JemHawkes]

Awww thank you so very much, I can't tell you how much I appreciate that xxx

[@christinafullmer1745]

Excellent tutorial. You are a great instructor!

[@JemHawkes]

That's very kind of you, thank you xxx

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

The BEST tutorial I've seen yet, and I especially appreciate your speaking about 'warming' those wires; not as complicated as I thought the construction would be and an elegant design to finish. I've got my top 5 to learn from, but you're the #1 spot. I have a lot of weirdly shaped tumble stones to play with and I'm off to try to do this. Thank you so much!

[@JemHawkes]

Thank YOU very much for the kind feedback it means the world truly xxx

[@robandjeannettabradshaw1289]

Fantastic tutorial as always! I love the fact that this technique can be used at any level and is easy for a beginner not to mention adaptable. Thank you once again for taking time out of your schedule to produce a tutorial. 💜💜

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much for your positivity and ongoing support ... can't tell you how much I appreciate you xxx

[@cherylpagel9157]

That was fun to watch! I'm a very artsy fartsy kinda gal. Jewelry making is my favorite thing, and I've thought about trying the wire wrapping but never did. A big thank you for sharing your talent and making it look more easy & fun than I I thought. After seeing your vid.....I can't wait to hit the hobby shop N get supplies. 🤩👍🎉

[@JemHawkes]

So lovely to read this, thank you ever so much ... hope you enjoy your wirewrapping xxx

[@michelecherek5392]

THANK YOU!! Im new to wire work, after 18 years of beading. I am grateful for your inspiration!💖💖💖

[@JemHawkes]

That's so lovely to read, thank you ever so much xxx

[@annenishioka5138]

Beautiful wire wrapping! Love what you did with the tumbled stones! Thank you for sharing through your tutorials! I have learned a lot watching them.

[@JemHawkes]

Bless you Anne, thank you ever so much for making time to comment xxx

[@annenishioka5138]

@@JemHawkes You are welcome! Have a great rest of your day!

[@annenishioka5138]

@@JemHawkes You are so welcome! Looking forward to your next tutorial!

[@cherylharris5695]

Thanks for this tutorial it has really helped as I was at a loss with my tumbled odd shape stone

[@JemHawkes]

That's really lovely to read, thank you. Have a wonderful day xxx

[@nancyzimmerman7703]

Really looking forward to fashioning this.❤️ Thank you so much.

[@JemHawkes]

Bless you, thank you for watching xxx

[@chandraburns6742]

You are an amazing teacher!! I love the way you explain everything so well. Thank you.

[@JemHawkes]

You're very kind thank you. There are days I'm filles with massive self doubt so I'm delighted to read your kind feedback, thank you xxx

[@lianefehrle9921]

I did enjoy this. I have so so many tumbled stones that are pretty to look through and this helps me show them off. Thank you so much.

[@JemHawkes]

I'm so pleased to have been of some help, thank you for watching xxx

[@lauresa10]

Excellent info and presentation as always. Continued health & happiness in 2022 for you & yours.

[@JemHawkes]

You're so kind thank you, happy new year lovely xxx

[@amichelemaher8201]

This is an excellent beginer's class. INot having done wire enclosures of odd shape stones , I found this very informative. I will pull that plate of mis-shaped stones on to my workbench and play. Thank you very much for reminding me all shapes can be worn.

[@JemHawkes]

That's such lovely feedback, thank you, I hope you have loads of fun with the funky tumblestones xxx

[@lorrainehayes4688]

The best ever tutorial. Thank you.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much, you've made my weekend xxx

[@bellodee]

love this wrap thanks going to try this so excited

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you Deanna, hope you enjoy it sweetheart xxx

[@nancyzimmerman1982]

Your instructions are wonderful! ❤️. Sorting out some tumble stones to work with. Have a great day.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much lovely xxx

[@sniper4us]

Wonderful tutorial. I can use this with cabochons too! Thank you so much Jem Hawkes.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you very much for watching and leaving a lovely comment. It is a versatile wrap which can absolutely work with cabs, sea glass, coins, buttons pottery etc etc (it's a long list heh) thank you xxx

[@maresnite]

Happy New Years to you ! 🎉 Wishing you a prosperous & happy year ahead. I am just a beginner but I am hard headed enough to keep trying until I catch on !! 😉😁✌️ Thanks for your tutorials here. ❤️✌️ P.S. I enjoy listening to your voice !

[@JemHawkes]

You're very kind thank you, a very happy new year for you and yours xxx

[@crystalheart9]

Thank you for this tutorial the wire wrap looked beautiful. I enjoyed watching you work on this project.🥰

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much for watching, I hope you will enjoy creating with me xxx

[@crystalheart9]

@@JemHawkes I will try this, I have so many tumbled stones sitting around that I could use.🥰💖

[@Ms101968]

Thank you so much for this! I learned a lot!

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much, I appreciate your kind feedback xxx

[@rosaelinav8036]

Beautiful pendants💖💖💖

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you xxx

[@rhondajones6633]

Thank you Jem

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you very much sweetheart xxx

[@aidasoto2936]

Muy lindo se parece a mi primera sorttija de cuarzo pulido cobachón hecha con alambre cobre.

[@JemHawkes]

Gracias. Tenía la esperanza de hacer algo fácil de aprender para las personas que comienzan con el alambre. Espero que puedas entender (usé traducir). Xxx

[@cardsbyshannonlee]

great video! thanks so much for the tutorial.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much for watching, I appreciate the feedback xxx

[@roslyncoward3222]

I'm new to wire work and have been practising. I knew I must try to make the back of the stone look much neater. This tutorial is amazingly clear and has shown me the way towards neater work. Thank you so much, glad I found your channel. New subscriber here! I know I'm going to enjoy watching your videos.

[@JemHawkes]

That's so very kind of you, thank you, I do hope you find lots of useful hints and techniques on the channel and THANK YOU for the subscription :-) xxx

[@treesapgrl]

I'm squealing internally (since externally causes lots of dogs to bark), this is SO versatile. Thank you very much, Jem ~ Happy New Year to you and the fam!

[@JemHawkes]

Happy New Year Amber and you squeal away girl friend, the dogs will understand. Hope you enjoy the tutorial xxx

[@roxannecoyne2744]

Jem, you are amazing❤

[@JemHawkes]

Gosh well at 49 I don't blush often - but thank you

[@roxannecoyne2744]

I did it!! I finally sat down to make this and it worked! I've tried wrapping pendants twice before, with less than stelllar results. This time, the stone wa perfectly nestled in its cradle and my wire wraps actually look decent. I referred to one of your earlier tutorials for the bail and I was able to put my own spin on the design for the final result. I added some loops and a little swirl at the base of the baiil. Thank you so much for your attention to detail, Jem. I was able to follow you quite well and of course, there's always the pause and rewind features to stop the presses when I got a little behind. @@JemHawkes 😊😊😊

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you ever so much, this makes me very happy to read. Have a beautiful day xxx

[@amberm2777]

Omg I Love your shirt!! Where did you get it I need one!? Also thank you for the wonderful tutorials, happy new year ❣️

[@JemHawkes]

Thanks for watching Amber glad you're enjoying the tutorials. Drop me a DM on Facebook and I'll send you the link for the dress xxx

[@cometcat1950]

a simple but effective method.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you xxx

[@francinedeneault9913]

nice way to do it! thank you dear! 😍😍🥰🥰

[@JemHawkes]

Thanks for watching, hope it might be helpful xxx

[@francinedeneault9913]

@@JemHawkes of curse! I have A LOT of odd tumbles gemstones as well and I don't know how manage them... 😊

[@aidasoto2936]

Gracias muy lindo tu trabajo yo conozco el mío

[@JemHawkes]

Gracias :-)

[@yomama8873]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤thank you 🤩🤩🤩

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you very much for watching xxx

[@dcj9745]

I think this is going to help with my uneven stone. Thanks! 🤗

[@JemHawkes]

Brilliant, I hope it works out well xxx

[@dcj9745]

@@JemHawkes thank you 🙂🌹

[@michealleeyoung4482]

....so satisfying,and digestible ... and creative.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you very much xxx

[@lawofattractionhypnosis1759]

This is so good but what about the bail? I'd like to see how you finish this.

[@JemHawkes]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. I make sooooooooooo many pendants that I don't always add the part making the bail as it makes the videos over-long and might get repetitive. There are bunches of videos WITH a bail shown. Thanks so much xxx

[@tantsotis]

Absolute beginner here. Thank you for teaching. I suck, because I found this difficult. I managed to get the stone stuck, but the weaving parts look awful. Guess I'll have to look for something even more simple before I try this again.

[@JemHawkes]

I think picking up bits of wire and just playing, ,making coils, practicing wrapped loops and just getting a feel for wire will all help you learn and improve. Thanks for watching xxx

[@tantsotis]

@@JemHawkes Thank you kind Jem for the tip. Yes, you're absolutely right, I have no feeling for wire - yet! But after writing this, I continued with left over wire from the bail and played around, just like you said in the tutorial. Made some swirls, trying to follow the shape of the stone. It looks a lot better now, I hid some ugly weaving and the stone is stuck safely. For a first try I'm quite happy with it, so thank you again. 😀

[@JemHawkes]

Honestly I make 20 or 30 mistakes to o e piece I'm happy to share, practice will only help. Good.luck love xxx

[@noonib2792]

how to make a bail pls. it is great tutorial. i learned a lot.

[@JemHawkes]

Thank you very much for watching. I have a couple of videos showing bails, hopefully one of them will suit you xxx kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZa6fWxmqtOjfJIsi=_4VZw80H2R9-dJPN

[@JemHawkes]

Here's another one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnmZiqN7abudq9E

[@juliejelaco5208]

Wow mine barely fit but it worked, it was harder than it looked but I am a beginner. First time ever doing this, thank you so much need to see what a bail is🤣😂

[@JemHawkes]

It gets better and easier with practice, thanks for watching and giving it a try xxx

[@yomama8873]

🤩🤩🤩💖💖

[@JemHawkes]

💜💜💜

[@sheenaw6421]

Maybe it was a mistake to use an uneven stone for my first gem wrap but I am having a nightmare of a time with this. My results with the wire are nothing like the tutorials and I’ve made a mess of it all. This is not an easy thing to do.🤪

[@JemHawkes]

I think with wire wrapping, we are always learning (I know that I am), and we are also our own harshest critic. My ratio of end results that I like and keep is ... let's go with LOW ... for every piece I photograph to sell, there are a dozen (sometimes more) mangled messes that go in the recycle pot ... so please don't be discouraged. Please try again and be kind to yourself and your progress. There's no shame in cutting your gemstone free and starting again. Well ... if there is, then I am the MOST shamed, hah. Have a great day, and please know that my first tumble wrap was an obimination that was cut up. So was the second. Xxx

[@susiea1419]

Where do you buy your wire from. I’m in the UK

[@JemHawkes]

I buy my wire from wires.co.uk

[@mindylynott9589]

what brand of wire would would you recommend?

[@JemHawkes]

I'm in the UK and get a lot of my wire from www.wires.co.uk ... in the US, I use Beadalon or Soft Flex.

[@user-yf8li2pp4d]

To long and confusing.

[@JemHawkes]

My tutorials are designed to be in depth, sorry to hear you didn't enjoy my free content. Have a lovely day xxx

[@marcobetanzos2467]

43 minutes to make a cage for an inexpensive stone?

[@JemHawkes]

My videos are designed for the inexperienced and new to wire makers. 43 minutes is breaking everything down to the minutest detail and giving hints and tips that experienced jewellers will not need.