This project requires basic metalworking skills. You need to know how to saw metal, file metal, and have basic wire wrapping skills. You might want to purchase some charms that relate to the gift recipient in some personal way.
Required Materials: Soft sterling wire, jump rings, flat sterling sheet, beads, charms, steel alphabet stamps, sandpaper. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Jeweler's saw, metal cutting scissors, chasing hammer, rawhide mallet, bench block, file, pliers, drill, tumbler, pad. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Fall 2007