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Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon Tutorial

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Step 11 of 13

This time the remaining wire will be towards the back side of the pendant.

Pull the wire towards the bottom right point and bend the top for a smooth curve (fig. 11a, 11b).

Then, wrap the wire to the front side and upwards to the bail (fig. 11c, 11d, 11e).

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Make a wrap over the bail as shown (fig. 11f, 11g).

From the top front side, pull the wire down right front side of the frame (fig. 11h, 11i) and wrap it around the back top side (fig. 11j).

Finish the structure by making two loops over the bail (fig. 11k, 11l, 11m, 11n).

Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon Tutorial
fig. 11a
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fig. 11b
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fig. 11c
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fig. 11d
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fig. 11e
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fig. 11f
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fig. 11g
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fig. 11h
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fig. 11i
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fig. 11j
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fig. 11k
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fig. 11l
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fig. 11m
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fig. 11n

Step 12 of 13

To complete the wire structure, trim off the excess 18-gauge wire (fig. 12a, 12b).

Use a round nose pliers to tug the trimmed wire end to the back to prevent scratching (fig. 12c, 12d, 12e).

Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon Tutorial
fig. 12a
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fig. 12b
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fig. 12c
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fig. 12d
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fig. 12e

Step 13 of 13

Finally, it is time for polishing and touch up! Well done for making it this far.

To give the cabochon pendant a contrast, polish off one loop of the 16-gauge flattened wire frame (fig. 13a, 13b).

Then, proceed to polish the two flat sides of the bail (fig. 13c, 13d).

Lastly, brush dust and debris off your cabochon pendant with finest steel wire wool (fig. 13e, 13f).

Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon Tutorial
fig. 13a
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fig. 13b
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fig. 13c
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fig. 13d
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fig. 13e
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fig. 13f

FINISHED WIRE-WRAPPING CLASSIC CABOCHON PENDANT DESIGN

 

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Finished Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon (Front)
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Finished Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon (Back)
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Finished Wire-Wrapping Classic Cabochon (Side)

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