This was made for the love of Sweetie – our lovely neighbour’s putty cat, Sweetie. Sweetie recently went off to the great beyond and is much missed by her beloved owner, Melisse & Bob. So this is my dedication to Sweetie.
z.Wire Netting: How to Wire Net Bezel a Cabochon
How to Wire Net Bezel a Cabochon with Wire Netting
Using wire netting to bezel a cabochon is what I wanted to learn. Here are the first couple of results. I watched a very useful basic video Wire Weave Cabochon Bezel Tutorial by Camille Sharon (see vid towards end part of this article) on YouTube. Even though she was teaching the Viking Weave, she also covered wire netting towards the end.
In my attempts here, I made use of the basic principles but added a few things like starting from the front and adding beads as I weaved the wire. I have also included tips as to how to get the wire netting more snug, neat, and regular.
ZZ.Freeform Wire Wrap Pendant and Earrings
This freeform wire wrap pendant and earring set is purely a result of joyful, unencumbered experimentation.
copper wire is usually a bit too soft to be used as earwires. It needs to be work-hardened well. Maybe I need thicker wire or some copper alloy that is stiffer than pure copper.
- copper wire
- Swarovski 4mm XILION crystal and pearls