Filigree is an ancient technique that creates an intricate, lace-like pattern through the combination of wire swirls and shapes.
Required Materials: Hard wire, filigree wire, silver sheet solder, liquid flux, earwires, head/ball pins, beads, sandpaper, jewelry polishing setup. See project for complete list.
Tools Needed: Torch, round nose pliers, flat nose pliers, needle nose pliers, cutters, shears, files, tweezers, rolling mill, eye protection. See project for complete list.
Techniques Used: Wirework
Originally Published: Step by Step Wire Jewelry, Fall 2007