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You'll need a glass grinder and a special router bit for grinding a groove into the side of the glass nugget.
Make sure you wear your safety glasses while grinding the glass nuggets - they're not very big and they can slip out of your hand or the glass can chip. You don't want anything to fly into your eyes!
Plan on doing a few test nuggets to make sure you've got your grinder bit adjusted to the right height. If you've never worked with a glass grinder before, take a moment to look at thestorefinder's tips.
Here's one of the nuggets with the groove. I don't try to polish this down to a mirror finish because I'm putting wire into the groove.
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Here's my new favorite wire color for wire wrapping - bronze colored Vintaj 20 gauge wire!
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Pretty isn't it?!
I used my trusty tools, the shears to cut the wire and the stepped pliers to get consistent loops. I always have the chainnose pliers around because I usually need them for something. I don't think I did this time around but had them at the ready!
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The actual steps to making the charms are quick:
I made the loop first and then wrapped around the nugget in the groove. I wound the wire around the loop to secure it onto the nugget. I made a pretty spiral at the top and then cut the wire with the shears.
Done!
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You can add these to your Steampunk style jewelry, victorian style jewelry or just about anything! What would you add a few glass nugget charms to?
13 comments:
nice tutorial! and nice wraps - very clean and classic looking
Emi
Great tutorial! I've used nuggets for stained glass, seascapes, and decorating, but never jewelry. Very cool idea!
I love it! Too bad I don't have a grinder...oh well!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing
This is sensational, Cindy! Thanks for sharing.
Cindy, what a wonderful idea! I wish I had a grinder. Maybe someday! You always have wonderful ways to use your finds. Thanks for sharing!
Great tutorial! More tools to buy!
Cindy, will you be making up a bunch of nuggets for those who don't have a grinder ... your wrapping technique is extra-pro!
What a clever idea! This is just great :-)
These are wonderful! I would love to link to this post if you didn't mind! These nuggets are wonderful.
Great tutorial. I too love that Vintaj 20 gauge wire. Your wrapping is so well done.
Thanks for the great tip. It's gorgeours jewellery.
' love these! Great look.
Chris
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