Level: BEGINNER to INTERMEDIATE
 
All the WireArtTutorials designs are made with SOFT (dead soft), round copper wire. NO SOLDERING NEEDED!!!
 
Techniques you will learn:
- How to secure a teardrop-shaped cabochon cleanly and confidently
- Creating a balanced outer frame that follows the stone’s natural curves
- Forming a smooth, elegant bail that sits straight on the chain
- Using wire tension and direction to keep the stone stable without glue
- Shaping a decorative inner swirl that adds character without overpowering the stone
- Keeping the back neat and comfortable for everyday wear
 
After your purchase, the PDF file will download automatically, which includes 17 pages in total and 60 very detailed, high resolution pictures. If your file does not download, please feel free contact me. I am happy to send it to your email address.
 
Materials and tools:
-chain nose or flat nose pliers, round nose or bail making pliers, wire cutters
-16ga (1.25 mm) or 18ga (1 mm) base wire: 1x 24 inches (60 cm)
-26ga (0.4 mm) weaving wire: 1x 12 inches (30 cm)
-teardrop shaped cabochon between 35-40 mm tall
-optional: hammer, steel bench or steel block
 
The high resolution pictures are showing every single step, with the corresponding well written instructions. Everyone can easily follow this tutorial without wire wrapping experience, as the guide is very very detailed. If you will have a question, or if you need help, you can contact me anytime. I am very happy to assist you until the tutorial is completed and your beautiful jewelry is ready.
 
The design includes different techniques which you can use later in other jewelry designs as well. You will learn wire wrapping techniques, and cabochon setting. This is a great combination to learn a lot of beginner and intermediate techniques.
 
NOTE: Feel free to sell your jewelry made with this tutorial, however the project is under Copyright law, which means that you can not reproduce and sell the tutorial, neither parts of it.
 
Happy jewelry making!