how to make winged drop howlite pendant diy jewelry making tutorial
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How To Make: Winged Drop Howlite Pendant
Materials: Around 10 inches of 20 gauge copper wire, around 12 inches of 28 gauge copper wire(for attaching beads to the base), 1 copper bead - size 4 mm, 5 howlite beads - size 3 mm
Tools: Round Nose Pliers, Wire Cutters
Step 1. Create two loops in the middle of the wire as shown in the photos
Step 2: Create a drop shape
Step 3. Bend wire to create small loop, then create a small drop shape as shown in the photo
Step 4: Repeat step 3 with the second/left wire
Step 5: Insert copper bead onto both wires, then trim one of the wire and bend the wire which is left in order to create a hook shape
Step 6: Trim wire if you need to and close the hook to create a loop
Step 7: Take thin wire and wrap it few times around the base, then insert howlite bead and wrap the wire around the base, then again insert the next bead,
wrap wire around the base, insert the third bead and wrap the wire around the base. Trim wire which is left and smooth the edges
Step 8. Take another part of the thin wire to attach another bead. Wrap wire around the base, insert the bead and again wrap wire around the base. Trim wire which is left and smooth the edges
Step 9: Repeat step 8 with the last bead
Step 10: Attach the chain. Your necklace is ready to wear!