This PDF instant download tutorial, with over 80 clear photographs, gives you 28 pages of step by step instructions to make this gorgeous wire wrapped snowflake decoration.
This delicate, intricate snowflake will look incredibly special on your Christmas tree, or would make a cherished gift for friends and family who value beautiful, handmade ornaments.
An incredibly adaptable design, these snowflakes can be made larger for window decoration, or smaller for jewellery pendants. Different colours and sizes of beads can be used to make a creation that is completely unique! The only limit is your own imagination!
Ability level: beginner/intermediate
There is a little wire weaving, and you will need to be proficient in the use of pliers to shape wire.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FOR A TUTORIAL, AND NOT A LISTING FOR A PHYSICAL ITEM OF JEWELLERY. NO MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SALE.
Please see below for kit list and materials required:
Equipment:
Long nosed pliers
Round nosed pliers
Flush wire cutters
Coloured sharpie pen or similar
Ruler
Materials:
20g bare copper wire (0.9mm) – straightened, using fingers/towel or nylon jawed pliers...approx 2m
26g bare copper wire (0.375mm – 0.4mm)... approx 1m
32g bare copper wire (0.2mm) weaving wire... approx 5m
19 Violet Miyuki Rocailles size 6 (approx. 3mm) similar sized ‘knitting’ beads would also work
6 faceted crystal beads (4mm) – I am using Swarovski crystal bicone 4mm beads
6 silver ball beads (3mm)
96 miyuki delica beads (approx. 1mm) – you may need more or less depending on the scale
An 8 mm jump ring for hanging