Wire Wrapping Tutorial - The Counter Balance Pendant

This tutorial will teach you how to create a unique Counterbalanced pendant using very basic wire wrapping techniques. The project is great for everyone - from beginner to long time pro.

Timecode Shortcuts
Here are some Shortcuts to get to each step of the process-
1 - Measure the stone 3:29
2 - Layout Wraps - 5:14
3 - Measure and Cut the Wire 7:16
4 - Wrap the bundle 8:01
5 - Shape the wire bundle around the stone 13:45
6 - Shape the back stone supports 16:04
7 - Shape the front support 19:29
8 - Wrap the top 21:48
9 - Start the outrigger bail 26:57
10 - Wrap the outrigger bail 30:36
11 - Wrap stone to the outrigger bail 34:54
12 - Remove excess wires 42:30
13 - Balance the outrigger bail 46:12
=== Here are the Tools and Materials that you'll need for this project ===
***PLEASE NOTE - The measurements in the materials list below will ONLY make the project in the video***

===Materials===
1 – 25x18mm Cabochon of your choice
approx. 15 inches of 18 gauge dead-soft, square wire of your choice
approx. 28 inches of 21 gauge deadsoft square wire
approx. 20 inches of 18 or 20 gauge half round wire
approx. 16 inches of 22 gauge half round wire
approx. 16 inches of 18 gauge half round wire

===Tools===
Flat nose pliers (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Wire Cutters (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Round nose pliers (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Measuring tape and/or ruler – best to have one that measures imperial and metric
Fine Tip Permanent Marker
Painters Tape
Scissor (Optional - To cut the painters tape)
Flat Needle File (https://www.wirearteducation.com/tools-1)
Here's the link to The Basic Wire Wrap Pendant Video - https://youtu.be/5mfd-R1wQpE

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