SPIRAL LOOP FRAMES - Wirework Jewellery Tutorial (e-mailed PDF download)

This wirework tutorial shows you how to create beautiful SPIRAL LOOP FRAME EARRINGS and PENDANTS with 79 close-up photos and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Firstly, it shows you how to create a pair of SPIRAL LOOP TEARDROP FRAME EARRINGS, including clear instructions on shaping and hammering wire, creating spirals and wrapping/coiling techniques.

Using the same techniques, the lesson goes on to explain how to create a SPIRAL LOOP TEARDROP FRAME PENDANT and a SPIRAL LOOP HORSESHOE FRAME NECKLACE along with a little SWIRL BAIL so that your pendants can be hung on a chain of your choice.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
20 gauge soft round wire
26 gauge soft round wire
Briolette/coin beads
Earwires/necklace chain

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

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED:
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers (2 pairs)
Dowel
Nylon headed pliers
Smooth-headed hammer
Bench block
Sanding pads (3 grades: 180, 220, 280)
Polishing cloth
Ruler or measuring tape

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