Level of tutorial: ADVANCED Materials and tools: -chain nose pliers (or flat nose pliers), round nose pliers, wire cutter -teardrop shaped, flat back cabochon, minimum 25 mm tall Wire lengths are based on the size of the stone. For this project I will take a 35 mm tall cabochon and the following wires: -22ga (0.6 mm) wire: 1x 21.6 inches (54 cm) , 2x 28.4 inches (72 cm) , 4x 18 inches (45 cm) -28ga (0.3 mm) wire: 1x 14 inches (35 cm), 1x 10 inches (25 cm), 1x 6 inches (15 cm)
Level of tutorial: ADVANCED Materials and tools: -chain nose or flat nose pliers, round nose or bail making pliers, wire flush cutter Wire lengths are based on the stone circumference length. In my case, I will use a 15 mm big triangle-shaped cabochon, and the following wire lengths: -20ga (0.8 mm) wire: 1x 4 inches (10 cm), 2x 10 inches (25 cm) -26ga (0.4 mm) wire: 1x 12 inches (30 cm), 4x 20 inches (50 cm) -28ga (0.3 mm) wire: 1x 80 inches (200 cm), 4x 4 inches (10 cm) -7x