Grab ‘n’ Go: Wire-Wrapped Pendant

Wrapping wire allows you to make a pendant out of almost anything, including:

• Sea glass
• Mosaic shapes
• Glass shapes
• Coins
• Shells

Select your item to wrap and wire.

Tools:

• Wire cutters
• Round-nose pliers
• Flat-nose pliers

Materials:

• Item to wrap
• Wire

Steps:

Make the bail — Make a loop approximately 1/3 of the way from the right side of your wire. Twist the shorter end around the other wire 3-4 times (top image).

Curl the ends — Create a curl at the end of each wire (bottom image).

Straight down — Position your bail where you want the top of your pendant to be. Keep the wire straight about halfway down the back of your item, then bend a sharp angle.

Wrap – Wrap the remainder of the wire around your shape, making sure to end with the curled ends at the front of your pendant.