How To Bind a Stone

Posted on March 9th, 2010 by admin in Make Pendants | No Comments »



Two identical stones with flat base.

Apply liquid cement to the base of each.

Bind together until dry.

22 gauge silver wire

Measure the circumference of the stone.

Cut a length of wire 1 inch longer than measured.

Lay the wire in the groove between the stones.

Twist the wires together, and make a loop.

Mounting a stone with hooks

File a 1/16 inch groove the length of a soft stone.

Make a notch on each end of the groove.

1/16 inch half round silver wire – Use enough  for the length  of the stone and the
hooks.

Shape the wire as shown.

Cement the wire into the groove.

Bend the ends to meet the stone.

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