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How to Wire-Wrap Crystals: Wire-Wrapping Tutorial for Beginners

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November 11, 2020 by Chantal

In this wire-wrapping tutorial for beginners, I’ll show you how to wire-wrap crystals to make easy crystal pendants that you can keep for yourself, give away as gifts or even sell!

This wire-wrapping tutorial is suitable for all beginners and you can use any crystal point you have on hand. Once you know how to wire-wrap crystals, you’ll be able to turn any crystal point into a beautiful crystal pendant (or earrings).

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    LEVEL: BEGINNER

    MATERIALS + TOOLS

    • 15″ piece – 18 gauge copper wire
    • Crystal point
    • Needle nose pliers
    • Round nose pliers
    • Wire cutters
    • Liver of sulfur (optional)

    HOW TO WIRE-WRAP CRYSTALS

    Step 1

    Find the mid point of your wire and place against the mid-point of your crystal (fig. 1).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 1

    Step 2

    Start wrapping the bottom of the crystal. Using your wire, make a few wraps around the crystal (fig. 2a, 2b, 2c). As you get closer to the tip, your wraps should get smaller (fig. 2d, 2e).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 2a
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 2b
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 2c
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 2d
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 2e

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    Step 3

    Using a pair of wire cutters, cut excess wire (fig. 3a, 3b).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 3a
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 3b

    Step 4

    Using a pair of needle nose pliers, tighten up your last loop so the end of your wire isn’t sticking out (fig. 4a, 4b).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 4a
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 4b

    Step 5

    Repeat step 2 on the other end of your crystal point – make a few wraps (fig. 5a, 5b, 5c).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig.5a
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig.5b
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig.5c
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    Step 6

    Using a pair of needle nose pliers, straighten the wire (fig. 6a, 6b, 6c).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig.6a
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig.6b
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig.6c

    Step 7

    Leave approximately 1.5″ and trim excess wire (fig. 7a, 7b).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 7a
    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 7b

    Step 8

    Using a pair of step pliers, form the bail of the pendant (fig. 8).

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    fig. 8

    FINISHED PENDANT

    How to Wire Wrap Crystals
    How to wire wrap crystals - Wire-wrapping Tutorial

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