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Dakota Stones Rhyolite Donut Pendant Copper Necklace

Skill LevelBeginner

TechniqueWire-Working

Time1-3 Hours

Approximate Size22 Inches

The pendant in this necklace is so organic. I think wire-wrapping keeps the organic feel going. author signature

Donut pendants are unique focal pieces that really stand out in designs. With a hole in the center of the pendant, you have a lot of options for attaching it to your projects. Cynthia created a wire-wrapped bail for her Dakota Stones pendant with Artbeads Designer Wire. You can see more ideas for simple wire-wrapping in this Artbeads Cafe episode.

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Cut a length of 26 gauge Antique Copper Artbeads Designer Wire approximately two-feet long. Bring one end through the center of the Dakota Stones birds eye rhyolite 25mm donut pendant and around one side, leaving a 6-inch tail that comes up on one side.

Start wrapping the longer end of your wire around the donut pendant. When the wrap is close to the desired look, make sure to make a wrap around the tail you have sticking up, as you would a wrapped loop. Tuck and trim the end of your wire.

Wrapped Loop Tutorial

Create a loop at the top of the bead with the tail of wire. Make the loop using round nose pliers. Instead of trimming the wire after one loop, continue looping to create a few coils. This will give you extra strength when attaching the pendant to your necklace. Trim the end of the wire.

Attach your pendant to the center of a 20-inch length of 0.7mm antique copper-plated brass satellite with 3mm round beads curb chain using two 6mm antique copper-plated open jump rings linked together.

Opening and Closing Jump Rings Video

Attach a JBB 2mm antique copper-plated pewter fancy crimp end cap with loop to one end of the chain by squeezing the middle of the crimp end closed flat around the chain with chain nose pliers. Repeat for the other end of the chain.

Crimp End and End Cap Tutorial
More Crimp End and End Cap Basics
Fancy Crimp End Tutorial

Attach the TierraCast antique copper heirloom clasp set to each end of the necklace using a jump ring for each.

List of Components
Dakota Stones Birds Eye Rhyolite 25mm Donut Pendant (PEND-1086, qty 1)
Artbeads Designer Wire - Antique Copper Non-Tarnish 26 Gauge (90 ft. spool) (ADW0056, qty 1)
0.7mm Antique Copper-Plated Brass Satelite with 3mm Round Beads Curb Chain By the Foot (BTF-0966, qty 2)
JBB 2mm Antique Copper-Plated Pewter Fancy Crimp End Cap with Loop (PCA-CREND003, qty 2)
6mm Antique Copper-Plated Open Jump Ring (BCA-OJR06, qty 4)
TierraCast Antique Copper Heirloom Clasp Set (CA-6070, qty 1)

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