Wire Wrapped Pendant Tutorial Uses Beads instead of a Cabochon
The above beaded wire wrapped pendant design tutorial though, is on her Youtube channel.
You do not need to have a cabochon. So this project is relatively inexpensive. I also like the tutorial because it helps late beginners transition to intermediate and advance projects. Students get to see what is involved so they can decide if getting a professional tutorial is right for them.
Disclosure
Kelly shows how she oxidizes her bare copper to get the patina in this tutorial. She uses LOS (liver of sulfur) but I prefer to use gun blue - less stink! The gel version of LOS lasts longer than the solid stuff.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Love her wire jewelry. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWatching her last video I noted a couple of things that I do that she doesn't. I put a final coat of Renaissance Wax on my pieces after I patina them and clean them up. It seems to keep them from tarnishing as quickly and also I don't have to worry about any residue LOS that might not have come off in the cleaning getting on people's clothes. It gives it a lovely shine.
I also store all my copper pieces in baggies with an anti-tarnish tab. Helps keep them clean and shiny much longer.
Kelly Jones is wonderful! And her tutorials are easy to follow.
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