Make an Opalized Wood Pendant: A Silversmithing Tutorial

This tutorial shows how to make a pleasing curvy pendant with a beautiful Cabochon of Indonesian Petrified Wood cut by my friend John. I'll put a link down further if you'd like to visit his store. This is an Intermediate level project. For materials, I used 18 gauge sterling round wire, 10, 12, 14, and 16 gauge sterling square wire, 22 gauge sterling sheet, and 3/16 inch (4.76 mm) fine silver bezel strip in 28 and 26 gauge. As always, I use hard silver sheet solder and My-T-Flux from Rio Grande.

It is important to use safe practices when dealing with fire, sharp tools, and chemicals. Here is a video on safety:    • General Silversmithing Safety  


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