How to Wire-Wrap Crystals [Step by Step]

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.

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).

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).

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Step 3

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

FINISHED PENDANT

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