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How to Wire-Wrap Crystals [Step by Step]

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August 9, 2022 by Chantal

In this tutorial, 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).

This wire-wrapping tutorial is part of my beginner series of simple wire wrapping techniques.

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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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How to wire wrap crystals - Wire-wrapping Tutorial

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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