Start Wire Weaving: Cabochon Pendants

Description Create wire-woven jewelry with confidence! Instructor Dawn Horner guides you every step of the way, beginning with an introduction to materials and techniques. Discover Dawn’s figure-eight weave, then learn how to capture any cabochon with two variations of a woven bezel frame. Next, transform your bezel into a pendant with a lovely, marquise-shaped bail! Shape and align your bail and learn to weave a dreamcatcher-inspired netted backing to secure a stone to your pendant. Then, find out how to sew beads and eye-catching embellishments into the front of your piece and add finesse with an antiqued finish. Plus, discover key cleaning and polishing tips that will make all of your wirework shine!

• Class Preview
• Introduction to Wire Weaving
• Building the Bezel Walls
• Preparing the Bail
• Designing the Bail
• Finishing the Back
• Finishing the Front
• Antiquing & Finishing