Wire Cross Pendant Tutorial

Use basic wire working skills to create a Wire Cross Pendant. With a quick and easy addition of 4mm round beads, this cross can be personalized with birthstone colors, a favorite color, or a mixed metal look. Project Length: 30mm Technique Learned: Wire Working The designer's suggested colors & materials:

Potomax Jeweler's Wire 18 Gauge - Silver, ~8"

Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge - Silver, ~8"

Brass Bead Seemless Round 4mm - Rose Gold Plated, 6 Beads Second Colorway:

Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Blue Zircon, 6 Beads Third Colorway:

Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Garnet AB, 5 Beads

Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Crimson Opaque, 1 Bead

Use the simple wire working skills taught in this PotomacBeads tutorial to create a beautiful Wire Cross Pendant.
1.Gather up your Potomax jewelers wire, round nose pliers, wire cutter, and needle nose pliers along with the beads of your choice. Cut a 10 inch piece of 24ga wire. Use the round nose pliers to make a loop and a half near the end, big enough to hold the bead. Make another loop right below it in the opposite direction. This is the top of the cross.
2.Watch the Wire Cross Pendant tutorial to follow Allie’s step-by-step directions to form the cross out of wire and embellish it.
3.Use your fingers to manipulate the beads to make sure they are sitting correctly. Check all the wire edges to make sure they are flattened down. Slip on a chain and you’re done!
These precious little Wire Cross pendants would make a heartfelt gift. They are easy to personalize by adding someones birthstone to the design.
Project Length: 30mm
Technique Learned: Wire Working