1. Cut 18″ of 24 gauge wire.
2. Pull the wire through the pendant hole, centering the pendant on the wire. (Add a charm at this point if you want – example shown in the last two photos.) Wrap the wire around the pendant, forming a large loop measuring 3/4″ tall.
3. Repeat with both the front and back wire.
4. With the wire at the front of the pendant, wrap it up and around the loops until you run out of wire. Repeat with the back wire until the loop is covered and secure.
5. Trim any excess wire.
6. Push the trimmed ends of the wire as close as possible to the loops to avoid snagging wires.
To finish off the pendant add a few wrapped dangles unto a jump ring and attach to the bail. String a silk ribbon on the jump ring for an easy way to finish the pendant.
Click on the collage to see the images larger.
Liz Revit
February 11, 2011 at 3:11 pmI like the wire that was used in this project. Do you have a recommended source for the wire?
Heather Powers
February 11, 2011 at 3:22 pmHi Liz – the sources are listed below the last photo. I buy my wire from Bello Modo.
maneki
February 11, 2011 at 4:08 pmI really like this style and it fits so well with the "theme" so to speak as it reminds me of tangled dried grass.
Must try it sometime — many thanks for the tut!
rosebud101
February 11, 2011 at 4:44 pmGreat tutorial, Heather! Thank you!
My Life Under the Bus
February 11, 2011 at 4:47 pmI just ordered one of these I can't wait to get it!
Holly
February 11, 2011 at 4:54 pmNow thinking frantically of what focals I have that would work with this treatment! 🙂 Thanks, love this!
Charlene
February 11, 2011 at 5:17 pmI love this,very beautifully done!
Gardanne
February 11, 2011 at 5:20 pmThanks for sharing Heather, just when I think everything has been done with a nest, you come up with something new.
lightinglittlefires
February 11, 2011 at 6:33 pmSo beautiful!! and what a clear tutorial, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Cynthia
February 11, 2011 at 8:09 pmHow fabulous is that?!?! Love it, and will try it tonight!
Christine
February 11, 2011 at 10:42 pmThat's such a great bail – thanks for the tutorial!!
Evie's Tool Emporium
February 11, 2011 at 11:25 pmSimply beautiful!
CraftCrave
February 12, 2011 at 12:10 amJust a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [12 Feb 12:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria
Sherri
February 12, 2011 at 12:26 amThanks for sharing the instructions-I really like that bail!
Anna Lear
February 12, 2011 at 1:52 amMany thanks for this tutorial!! I just got a bunch of ceramic pendants and have been trying to think of a better way to hang them besides a plain wire bail — this is perfect! I just love the materials you chose; so earthy, and everything comes together naturally.
Liz Revit
February 12, 2011 at 2:15 amHi, Heather. Thanks for pointing out the sources. I don't know how I missed them.
Have a great weekend.
KeRobinson
February 12, 2011 at 1:00 pmOh WOW, now this is really COOL!
How Unique 🙂
Klassy Joolz
February 12, 2011 at 3:50 pmThanks so much for sharing…what a great techique and so cool!!!
I'm going to try it today…
Smiles, Pam
CraftCrave
February 12, 2011 at 10:48 pmJust a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [12 Feb 10:00pm GMT]. Thanks, Maria
Cinnamon
February 12, 2011 at 11:59 pmI must admit that this is the very first piece involving wire wrapping that I did not find to be chintzy. Well done!
Heather
February 13, 2011 at 2:56 pmGorgeous, I love brass so much it really blends beautifully with your clay pendant colors Heather.
Thank you for the wire bail tutorial. I love the natural look of that technique. Very nice!
gypsy
February 13, 2011 at 8:46 pmI've not made any jewelry, but this looks enticing and intriguing to try. Thank you for sharing – and the photography is lovely!
The Beading Gem
February 17, 2011 at 1:57 pmThis is awesome! It's not often I see a bail made from finer wire and yet is strong enough for the purpose. I love how it can be embellished in different ways. I will link in a future post so others can come visit! Pearl
Debbie
February 26, 2011 at 6:46 amWhat a great bail! Thanks for sharing
HJC Editor
May 4, 2011 at 12:12 pmHi! Great tute! I will be linking at http://www.handmade-jewelry-club.com/ in future post.
Thanks!
Jane
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