How to Make a Wire Ring for an Irregular Shape Stone
Today I will be showing you how to make a wire ring with a setting for elongated or irregular stones. If you’re new to jewelry-making, this is a great beginner project. It’s very simple, and the result is very elegant. So let’s get started, and happy crafting!
Tools and materials:
- 6.4 inches of 20 gauge (0.8 mm) wire
- 10 inches of 26 gauge (0.4 mm) wire
- Irregularly-shaped stone
- Chain nose pliers
- Wirecutter
Wrap
Begin by wrapping the thicker wire around a narrow cylinder to get the shape of the ring.
Fold
Next, fold the thin wire in half, and place it over the center of the ring.
Crimp
Wrap one end of the wire over the top of the ring, and gently squeeze it into place with chain nose pliers.
Wrap and squeeze
Continue wrapping and squeezing the wire until you’ve gone around the top of the ring eight or nine times, creating a flat base for the stone.
Cut
Once you’ve created the base, cut any excess thin wire.
Bend
Lift the ends of the thick wire, and bend them across the top of the ring.
Insert the stone
Insert the stone underneath the bent wires, and wrap the ends of the wire around the stone to secure it in place.
Wrap
Continue wrapping the wire around the stone in a spiral shape using your fingers or chain nose pliers.
Cut
Cut off the excess at the end of the spiral.
Adjust
Use chain nose pliers to adjust the placement of the wires, until it is to your liking.
You’ve created a gorgeous ring! Enjoy wearing it and showing it off.
I hope you found this wire ring tutorial helpful. Which stones will you be using to create your own DIY wire ring?
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You showed so much detail in your steps. Especially the freeze frames of the video. I have a few broken necklaces with those type of stones. I am confident I could do this. Thanks