How To Wrap Gemstones
If you want to diy then i will try to describe it to you. For a flat stone similar to a cabochon you could use dvd 2 in the beginner series that teaches how to formulate and create a frame to make a pendant.
Many wire wrap artists follow a very orderly method for wrapping a gemstone which involves taking several pieces of wire wrapping them together into a single wide band using a smaller gauge wire and then looping that wide band around a gemstone.
How to wrap gemstones. This tutorial shows how to wrap a stone easily make cabochon gemstone using macrame knots. Turn the loop so that it s perpendicular to the stone. It s hard to visualize but here goes.
Keep wrapping tightly and you will create the coiled look that is common on many wire wrapped pieces. This way when you hang your pendant on your chain or cord the stone will hang straight and not sideways. To wire wrap a stone start by cutting 20 gauge soft wire into 6 8 inch long pieces and taping them together at the ends.
String your stone along the wire all the way up to the loop. With this style you can make your own amulets pendants or neckl. A bezel setting is a simple band of metal that simply wraps around the stone or gem.
Take each loose end of the wire starting at the center and wind it tautly around the middle of the crystal once you have it positioned properly. Wrap both ends of the wire tightly around the crystal. It is a good technique for tumbled stones or stones w.
Mark the middle of the bundled wire with a marker then wrap a 5 inch piece of binding wire around the middle mark. While bezels settings can be purchase premade making them uniquely ensures a perfect fit for even the most unusual gemstones. Continue wrapping until you have about 1 2 inch 1 3 cm of wire left at each end.
Check out my instagram alaina animalia this is a simple yet pretty way to wrap any stone you d like. Try gemology schools or even jewelers. Dvd 3 in the beginner series not only shows how to make a harness for a puffed heart but i also talk about how to use this design for other irregular shaped items.
Start by cutting a piece of your 20 gauge wire and a much longer piece of your 26 gauge wire. At this point your stone should look a bit like a lollipop with a wire stem on the bottom. There is a standard way that is used in the gem industry.
The easiest way is to go out and buy a set of stone papers from a shop. Ok first you need a rectangular shaped piece of paper of medium weight. Learn how to craft a bezel setting by watching this video jewelry making tutorial.
Hold both pieces and wrap the 26 gauge wire around the other wire pulling it tight.
