Prong ring with mall cabochon - How to make jewelry from copper
With this method, you can use whatever cabochon you like.
You can use rounded stones, square, oval, heart ...
If the stone size is too large you should use a larger diameter wire to hold the stone
Can make fixed or adjustable size ring
With simple steps and simple tools, anyone can make their own accessories
You can change some details to create your own style
wire size to make ring diameter 1.5cm (can + a few centimeters to depreciate)
21 gauge ( wire diameter 0.7mm ) : 30cm( 12 inch)
28 gauge ( wire diameter 0.3mm ) : 100cm( 40 inch)
Stone diameter about 1 cm
TIPS :
- Before doing, Always be sure to straighten the wire for a more beautiful product
- Can use a towel to straighten the wire.
- can use wire 20 gauge ( wire diameter 0.8mm ) or 19 gauge ( wire diameter 0.9mm ) with larger diameter stones
- It is difficult to see the wrapping clearly, so wrap as you like
- cutting slanted wire and squeezing to avoid scraping the skin
- Ring size can be adjusted, more convenient to use
- Can be replaced with silver wire or gold wire for jewelry more valuable
Or simply use cheap material like copper wire to make gifts for friends, family or for yourself
- I just give way reference, not the best way. Can change size wire to suit your purpose. You can do better than me.
16 июн 2018
