Hi friends! During Membership livestream, I had several Members request a tutorial for this design so here it is! In this tutorial, I walk you step by step through creating this beautiful criss cross design, using very minimal wire (almost zero waste) on a very thick stone. Materials and Tools are listed in the first 10 seconds of the video as well as below. The stone is a stunning Chrysocolla Malachite cabochon from Sidewinder Minerals in Denver, Colorado. I hope you love the tutorial and thank you for watching!
Materials:
2 x 9 1/4 inches of 20 gauge, square, soft copper wires.
2 x 9 1/4 inches of 18 gauge, square, soft copper wires.
24 inches of 22 gauge, half round wire.
Thick stone 1.25 inches x 1.25 inches and about .5 inches thick.
Tools: Flush cutter, Nylon Jaw, Round Nose pliers, Flat Nose pliers, Round Nose pliers.