This handcrafted piece is a trend setter in many aspects. First, the links are wrapped loosely and made to look organic. How clever! Not only will this fascinating style turn heads, it will inspire others to follow suit. Secondly, the raku fired clay pendant and recycled copper are taken straight from the Earth. If that’s not testament to what recycled goods can produce, we don’t know what is! Swirls and Twirls of creativity and impact!
Required Materials: 14-gauge copper wire, 2½'. 18-gauge copper wire, 6½'.Oval raku 30mm x 28mm
pendant.
Tools Needed: Round nose pliers. Chain nose pliers. Flush cutters. Cross locking
tweezers. Ball peen hammer. Anvil or bench block. Metal file. Propane or butane
torch.
Technique Used: Wirework
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry, April/May 2010