DIY Network

Copper Choker with Pendant by Maria Del Pinto From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-401

Host Jackie Guerra is joined by Maria Del Pinto, who creates this beautiful copper choker.

Materials --

20-gauge copper wire (5' length)
14-gauge copper wire (12" length)
1/2" woven edge black ribbon
Pre-made stone dangle
Cord tips

Tools --

Scissors
Round nose pliers
Needle nose pliers
Wire cutters
Fine round file
Cork Mat
Pins
Ruler
Flat tool (1.x0.3x18cm)

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

1. Pre-measure the ribbon to your neck so that it is comfortable.

2. Add clasps to the ends of the ribbon to make it easier to put on and take off.

3. Tape the ribbon to the flat tool, then wind the 22-gauge wire around the flat tool (figure A).

   Note: If you do not have the flat tool, you can use any flat object -- like a popsicle stick, etc.

4. When you are through wrapping the wire, take needle-nose pliers and make a swirl to hide the ends (figure B).

5. When you pull the wire off the flat tool, it will twist itself (figure C), but you can twist it more if you want. If you like the flat look, take a roller and roll it like you would an iron, and flatten it out.

6. To create the pendant, take the piece of corkboard and place the tacks down in a pleasing pattern. Take the piece of 14 gauge copper wire and bend the wire around the tacks to create a pattern for the pendant. Using the round nose pliers, make a loop at the beginning and end of the wire (figure D).

   Note: If you do not have corkboard, tacks, etc., you can twist the wire around your fingers to make a design (figure E). You can add beads to the wire for embellishment if you don't want just plain wire.

7. Attach the pre-made dangle to the pendant, and place aside.

8. Attach the cord tips to the ribbon.

9. To finish the necklace, use the round nose pliers to attach the pendant to the coils.

RESOURCES :

Offray Ribbon
Available at local fabric, sewing, discount and craft stores nationwide.

Lion Ribbon Co. / C.M. Offray & Son Inc.
Website: www.offray.com

Wire, Stones, Tools and Closures
Fire Mountain Gems and Beads
One Fire Mountain Way
Grants Pass, OR 97526-2373
Toll-free: 800-355-2137
Website: www.firemountaingems.com

The Art of Metal and Wire
190397593X
Janet Wilson
December 2003
To order this title from Amazon, click here.
Search Press

GUESTS :

Maria Del Pinto, CPD, SCD, CHA
Designer and Consultant
Del Pinto Design Studio
AMD Design Studio
E-mail: maria@delpinto.com
Website: www.delpinto.com