Gemstone Donut Pendants online workshop, 25.09.25 - 9:30am-12:30pm
Wire-Wrapped Jewellery with Gemstone Donuts
Discover the art of wearable sculpture with gemstone donuts and copper wire!
Join Gemma for a creative and hands-on online jewellery-making workshop where you'll learn to transform beautiful gemstone donut beads into stunning, one-of-a-kind pendants using wire-wrapping techniques.
What You'll Learn:
- How to design and construct artistic pendants using copper wire and donut-shaped gemstones
- The basics of wire wrapping, including secure binding and decorative coiling
- Techniques for creating both minimalist and statement pieces
- Tips on incorporating symmetry, balance, and negative space into your designs
- How to finish your jewellery with professional-looking clasps and leather cord assembly
Workshop Includes:
✔️ Live instruction via Zoom (recording available afterwards)
✔️ Step-by-step demonstration of two unique pendant styles
✔️ Materials list with sourcing suggestions
Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Materials and Tools You will Need:
- Donut-shaped gemstone beads (any type, approximately 35-50mm diameter)
- Copper wire in gauges 1.5 0r 2mm, 1mm and 0.6mm
- Wire cutters, round-nose pliers, and flat-nose pliers
- Leather cord or chain
- Jewellery hammer and steel block
- Masking Tape
- findings for finishing
- Needle files
- Nail filing/buffing block
- Optional agate burnisher.
Date & Time:
📅 Thursday 21st August
🕒 9:30am - 12:30pm (uk time)
📍 Held online via Zoom
Workshop Fee:
💲 £25
(Recording available after workshop)
Unleash your inner artist and create jewellery with meaning, elegance, and style.
Whether you're making for yourself or as a gift, this workshop will leave you inspired and equipped to keep crafting!
👉 Reserve your spot now – limited spaces available!