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2 Ways to Wire Wrap Irregular Gemstone Nuggets  More Recent Articles  Search The Beading Gem's Journal 2 Ways to Wire Wrap Irregular Gemstone Nuggets I sometimes cannot resist a bargain at gem shows.  Some years ago I bought some lovely polished irregular gemstone nuggets because they were a steal.  So how did I manage wire wrapping these into pendants back then?  They have to be secure, mind so the nuggets don't fall out. I used the beginner friendly hippy twist!   The hippy twist is a simple and informal wire wrapping technique which involves some wire twisting!  The tutorial is by AncientTalien13. Another way is to do a simple basket weave.  Check out Linda Jones' tutorial of the Wire Workers Guild for the how to and some fun suggestions at the end. With either technique, you can go crazy have fun with the the bail end. The tutorials can also be applied to sea glass. Photography Tips Grouping similar items sometimes makes a bigger impact.  Top photograph taken with my iPhone 5, camera+ app and Modahaus TS300 Photostudio.  Click here to find out more about my How to Photography Jewelry webinars.  Before You Go: How to Wire Wrap Sea Glass Jewelry Wire Wrapped Coin Pendant or Key Chain Charm Tutorial How to Make a Wire Wrapped Seahorse Tutorials ______________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Clever Basket Weave Wire Tutorial Uses Loom Weaving Action Fun Wire Wrapped Owl Jewelry Tutorials Copper Wire Wrapped and Metal Work Jewelry by Nastiva Jewelry   • Email to a friend • Article Search • View comments • Track comments •     More Recent Articles Easy Peasy Wood Monogram Wire Bangle Tutorial Clever Basket Weave Wire Tutorial Uses Loom Weaving Action Book Review & Giveaway - Handcrafted Metal Findings Fun Wire Wrapped Owl Jewelry Tutorials Gorgeous Shibori Ribbon Beaded Jewelry by Perline e Bijoux Winner of The Best Beads Shop's $50 Giveaway for Czech Beads Review & Giveaway : Patrik Kusek's $40 Silver Metal Clay Online Workshop Contact Me • Past Issues • Join This List • Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy