How Do You Wire Wrap Facet Gemstones?
A wire wrap is one of the most creative ways to contain a faceted gemstone that you intend to use as a jewelry component. Because wire is such a flexible medium, it enables you contain the gemstone in a way that allows its beauty to shine while also creating an original and enchanting design with the wire itself. Wire can provide a surprisingly tough and secure setting for a faceted gemstone. With the proper tools, supplies, and a bit of time, you can fashion a durable and attractive wire wrap for your faceted gemstones. Use a ruler to measure the depth of your faceted gemstones. Note that the depth of the stone will determine how many pieces of 20-gauge square soft jewelry wire you will require. Cut enough 8-inch-long portions of 20-gauge square soft wire to equal the depth of the stone when they are laid side by side. Secure the bundle of wires with tape at each end. Use a ruler to find the midpoint of the bundle of wires. Mark the midpoint with a pen. Grasp several inches of 22-gaug
