SWIRL LEAVES - Wirework Jewellery Tutorial (e-mailed PDF download)

This tutorial shows you how to create an elegant SWIRL LEAF PENDANT and coordinating SWIRL LEAF EARRINGS with 57 close-up photos and detailed step-by-step instructions.

It is ideal for a beginner/improver as it includes a number of WIREWORK TIPS to help you master some of the techniques of shaping wire, making spirals, hammering, sanding and minimising tool marks.

The tutorial also includes guidance on how to achieve a symmetrical shape, how to make a pair of earrings that match and how to make your own variations to the design.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
18 gauge soft round wire (for pendants)
20 gauge soft round wire (for earrings)

NB. Plated wire is NOT recommended for the hammering and sanding elements of this tutorial

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Wire cutters
Chain nose pliers (2 pairs)
Round nose pliers
Nylon headed pliers
Smooth headed hammer
Stainless steel bench block
Ruler or measuring tape
Round dowels (approx. 0.6cm, 1cm and 1.6cm in diameter)
Sanding pads or emery paper (3 grades)
Polishing cloth (e.g. Goddards Silver Cloth)

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