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Wire Wrapping Stones with No Holes

by Dale Armstrong
Question:

I purchased several polished stones with no holes. I want to wire wrap them into pendants, do you have a DVD that would help me, as I am a beginner?

-Ava in Clearwater, Florida
Instructions
Answer:

Hi Ava, depending on whether your undrilled stones are flat, rounded, or very irregular in shape, here's my best advice start by checking out the sample photos for these four options:

For a flat stone (like a cabochon), DVD 2 in the Beginner Series teaches you how to create a frame and turn it into a pendant.

DVD 3 in the Beginner Series shows how to make a harness for a puffed heart and I explain how to adapt that technique for other irregular shapes.

On DVD 6 of the Beginner Series, you'll learn how to make a custom cage that can fit almost anything.

In Jump Start Series, Lesson 3, you can learn how to Lock That Rock! into a charm or pendant perfect for necklaces, bracelets, cell phone charms, or key chains.

Have fun with your rocks!!

Answer contributed by Dale "Cougar" Armstrong

Materials

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  • Technique(s): Wrapping

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