Wired Metal Flower Focal Pendant Project Download

Description

Create this flower focal and challenge yourself with metalwork! It features glass cabochons and wired bezel that adds a light and airy appeal to the piece. The metal flower is very versatile and can be simply hung from a chain or cord, or embellished in a variety of ways.

Finished Size: The flower is approximately 1.5″ x1.5″
Required Materials:

• 22-gauge copper sheet, 2″ x 2″
• 24-gauge copper wire, approx. 2′
• Cabochon (approx. 1″ in diameter)

Tools: Jeweler’s saw or metal shears; Riveting hammer or other texture tools; Round-nose pliers; Chain-nose pliers; Sharpie marker; Steel block; 1.8mm hole punch or drill; Butane torch; Magnesium block; Pickle pot; Pickling compound; Diamond files; Sanding block; Chain or cord; Jump ring
Technique: Shearing, torching, riveting, wirework
Originally Published: Easy Metal Jewelry, 2015 (Interweave 2015).