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Got rocks? Got wire? Then you got yourself a necklace.
I was inspired by a bunch of blogs and noticed that rock and crystal pendants were becoming "in," so I crafted a bunch of pendants out of beach rocks and wire! I got so many compliments and people were amazed when I told them I made it myself, so I just felt like sharing. :)

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  • Step 1

    Things you will need:
    thin gauge wire (must be flexible by hand)(also, at the craft store, the higher the numbers are on the package, the thinner the wire. I believe this is 22)
    a wire cutter
    a plier
    a rock or crystal or gem of your choice (must be big enough to wrap wire around)
    a chain to hang the pendant from

  • How to make a wire wrapped pendant. Rock Necklace - Step 2
    Step 2

    Take the end of the wire. Bend it to make a loop, then, with the pliers, grab the free end and coil it around the other side. You may want to use a pen or pencil to help keep the shape. Make sure the coils are tight and don't have gaps.

  • How to make a wire wrapped pendant. Rock Necklace - Step 3
    Step 3

    Choose your rock. Keep in mind, the flatter a rock is, the easier it is to wrap. Take the rock and place it against the wire, positioning the loop where you want the top of the pendant to be. Begin wrapping the wire around the rock, alternating between diagonal/horizontal/vertical wraps. Wrap it until it feels secure and won't fall out.

  • How to make a wire wrapped pendant. Rock Necklace - Step 4
    Step 4

    Bring the wire up to the loop. Cut the wire about 3/4 inch away from the rock with your wire cutter. Coil the free end around the loop's base just like you did in step 2.

  • How to make a wire wrapped pendant. Rock Necklace - Step 5
    Step 5

    Ta-da! You are done! Now, hang the pendant from a chain, the longer the better. You can even wear multiple rocks together.

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Romana S.
Romana S. · Newark, California, US · 2 projects
thanks a ton! i keep collecting stones and such and i hadn't decided what to do with them, now i know!
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TrAceY :)
TrAceY :) · Melbourne, Victoria, AU · 11 projects
very cool! im going to make this as soon as i have time!
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Cupcake girl
Cupcake girl · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 28 projects
Ohmygosh. That is so cool!
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Natalie V.
Natalie V.
Gorgeous reminds me of those rock wire rings from topshop, will definitely find a pretty rock and give this a go!
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Amisha P.
Amisha P. · Milton Keynes, England, GB · 14 projects
looks like something from that old TV series charmed very nice!!
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Jet H.
Jet H. · Haarlem, North Holland, NL · 108 projects
awwesome cool idea, thank you for the tute and the sharing. love this!!!!;-D
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