Knot Bead Pendant by Melanie Schow - Creativebug

Knot Bead Pendant

Taught by Melanie Schow

Intermediate | 26 min

Taught by Melanie Schow

This is a freeform wire bead that you can make simple or extravagant, but it is always evocative. With several gauges of wire and lots of imagination, you can create a one of a kind pendant. Larger gauges and interesting textures make this basic bead look complex and mysterious. We will discuss the use of liver of sulfur, a step you can take to accentuate the detail of your pendant with an antique finish

Learn how to:

Create a one of a kind pendant
Use liver of sulfur to enhance your project

What you’ll get:

An easy-to-follow lesson on creating a unique knotted pendant
9 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
Itemized supply list
Step-by-step instruction by artist Melanie Schow
The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters

Introduction
Overview00:11

Creating a Sampler
Tools & Materials00:44
Practicing the basic shapes: Coils03:32
Basic wire shapes: Cones01:32
Basic wire shapes: Springs02:01

Creating the Knot Bead Pendant
Wire lengths and starting spring01:30
Building the framework05:21
Filling in the bead04:11
Combining shapes and adding wire05:48

Finishing touches
Final details and samples01:22

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

Pliers:

chain nose
round nose and long round nose
flat nose and a flush cutter

Materials:

polishing cloth and ruler

Wire:

16G
18G and 20G silver wire (copper wire for sampler)

Knot Bead Pendant

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