How to make a Mini Bow Pendant Necklace - Step by Step Silversmithing - Beginner
DIY Tutorial: How to make a Small Tied Bow Pendant from Sterling Silver Wire
***Remember that your safety is the most precious jewel! 💎🛠️: • Always wear safety glasses and a mask when working with torches and rotary tools to protect your eyes and respiratory system.
• Work in a well-ventilated area to minimize exposure to fumes from soldering and polishing.
• Keep a fire extinguisher or a bucket of water nearby in case of accidents.***
Description: In this step-by-step tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of creating a charming tied bow pendant from sterling silver wire, yet you may use copper/dead soft gold filled wire for this project as well. With basic jewellery-making tools [00:06] you can craft a unique piece of your own.
Step 1: Annealing the Wire [00:06]: Begin by annealing the sterling silver wire to make it more malleable. You can omit this step if you already purchased a dead soft silver wire. Use a torch to heat the wire until it glows red, then quench it in water to soften the metal. For this project I used 0.9 mm wire for the bow - approx. 10 cm was enough to create a piece of around 20x15 mm.
Step 2: Shaping [00:29]: Using round and flat nose pliers, and your fingers 😉, carefully shape the wire into the desired bow shape. Start with marking the middle and creating an open V shape; then use round nose pliers to make bow side ‘wings’. Pay attention to symmetry and proportions, adjusting the curves and loops as needed. Cross and wrap the endings to the back. I only wrapped them once, but you can as well add some volume in the middle by making one more round with the wire.
Step 3: Flattening the sides [03:41]: Shape the wire on a steel bench block and use a small hammer to gently flatten the sides and the endings of the bow. This step adds dimension and stability to the pendant.
Step 4: Soldering the link on top [04:06]: (...) -
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This video is for entertainment purposes only and should be treated as such. Remember to always check all references, manuals and instructions of all the tools, materials and equipment you use, and contact a professional support in your area in case of any doubts.
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