These intricate wire-wrapped pendants showcase celestial designs featuring a sun and moon theme

These intricate wire-wrapped pendants showcase celestial designs featuring a sun and moon theme. Here’s a guide to create similar Copper Celestial Pendants:

Materials Needed:

  1. Wire:
    • 20-gauge copper wire for frames
    • 26-gauge copper wire for weaving
    • 28-gauge copper wire for detail work
  2. Stones:
    • Round yellow calcite (for sun)
    • Round labradorite (for moon)
  3. Tools:
    • Round-nose pliers
    • Chain-nose pliers
    • Wire cutters
    • Nylon jaw pliers
    • File for wire ends

Step-by-Step Instructions: Step 1: Create Base Frames

  1. Sun frame:
    • Form circular base
    • Create wavy rays
  2. Moon frame:
    • Shape circular outline
    • Add decorative curves

Step 2: Set Stones

  1. Position stones:
    • Center stones in frames
    • Create secure bezels
  2. Add support:
    • Weave backing pattern
    • Secure stones firmly

Step 3: Add Detail Work

  1. Sun details:
    • Create spiral bail
    • Form wavy rays
  2. Moon details:
    • Weave radiating pattern
    • Add decorative spirals

Step 4: Finish Pendants

  1. Complete sun:
    • Secure ray endings
    • Add spiral accents
  2. Complete moon:
    • Finish weaving pattern
    • Add decorative coils

Final Touches:

  1. Clean and polish:
    • File sharp edges
    • Polish copper to desired finish
  2. Add chains:
    • Attach bails
    • Test security

Your Copper Celestial Pendants are complete! Let me know if you need clarification on any of the techniques or design elements.

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