Wire Cross Pendant - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

Use basic wire working skills to create a Wire Cross Pendant. With a quick and easy addition of 4mm round beads, this cross can be personalized with birthstone colors, a favorite color, or a mixed metal look.

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Use the simple wire working skills taught in this PotomacBeads tutorial to create a beautiful Wire Cross Pendant.

1.Gather up your Potomax jewelers wire, round nose pliers, wire cutter, and needle nose pliers along with the beads of your choice. Cut a 10 inch piece of 24ga wire. Use the round nose pliers to make a loop and a half near the end, big enough to hold the bead. Make another loop right below it in the opposite direction. This is the top of the cross.

2.Watch the Wire Cross Pendant tutorial to follow Allie’s step-by-step directions to form the cross out of wire and embellish it.

3.Use your fingers to manipulate the beads to make sure they are sitting correctly. Check all the wire edges to make sure they are flattened down. Slip on a chain and you’re done!

These precious little Wire Cross pendants would make a heartfelt gift. They are easy to personalize by adding someones birthstone to the design.

Project Length: 30mm

Technique Learned: Wire Working

Materials list:
• Potomax Jeweler's Wire 18 Gauge - Silver, ~ 8 "
• Potomax Jeweler's Wire 24 Gauge - Silver, ~ 8"
• Brass Bead Seemless Round 4mm - Rose Gold Plated, 6 Beads

Secondary Colourway:
• Potomac Crystal Round 4mm - Blue Zircon, 6 Beads

Third Colourway:
• Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Garnet AB, 5 Beads
• Potomac Crystal Bicone 4mm - Crimson Opaque, 1 Bead

Worn By the Designer:
Stackable Wire Gemstone Bangle
Hawaiian Tropics Necklace

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

00:00 – Intro
00:32 – Step 1 – Making the loops
06:03 – Step 2 – Making the cross
10:20 – Step 3 – Embellishing the cross
12:11 – Step 4 – Finishing the project
14:49 – Outro