How Do You Wire Wrap A Gem Stone?
Some gemstones need something extra to help hold them. Wire wrapping not only holds your gemstone firmly, but it gives it extra beauty and distinction. Wrapping each gem by hand makes them individual works of art. Simply choose the gemstone and the gauge of wire you want to work with, and once you learn a few basic moves, you can advance and do the fancier-looking wire wraps. Experiment and have fun, because wire wrapping is an expression of you. Choose a larger gemstone. Small stones are harder to wrap with wire. Cut the 20- or 22-gauge wire in a length of about 20 inches. If you think you need more, cut it longer. If you need to straighten your wire, run it through the back jaws of your pliers. Using needle-nose pliers, start a loose spiral. A good length to make your spiral? Less than half the length of the stone. Place the curl you just created at the bottom of your gemstone, trying to center it on the stone. To hold the wire in place, you can apply some tape. Turn the stone around
