Interchangeable Donut Bail On-line workshop- 30/05/26 9:30am-1pm
Interchangeable Gemstone Donut Pendant Workshop (Online via Zoom)
Create a beautifully crafted hinged bail pendant that lets you easily swap gemstone donut beads to match your mood, outfit, or intention. In this interactive online workshop, you’ll learn how to wire-wrap an elegant wirework bail designed to securely hold a donut-shaped gemstone while allowing you to interchange the stone whenever you like.
Perfect for makers who already have some wire-working experience, this class focuses on precision wrapping techniques, creating decorative scrolls, and building a functional hinged structure that opens and closes smoothly while keeping the stone securely in place.
What You’ll Learn
- How to construct a hinged wire bail designed for donut gemstones
- Techniques for neat, secure coil wrapping
- Creating balanced decorative scrollwork
- How to design the bail so the gemstone donut can be easily changed
- Tips for maintaining symmetry, strength, and professional finishes
Why This Design Is Special
Instead of permanently wrapping a stone, this clever bail allows you to swap different donut gemstones—from jasper and agate to tiger’s eye or jade—using the same handcrafted pendant setting.
Skill Level
- Intermediate (participants should have basic wire wrapping skills and familiarity with common jewellery tools)
Workshop Format
- Live Zoom session
- Step-by-step demonstration
- Opportunity to ask questions and work along in real time
- Recording of the workshop to rewatch at your leisure.
By the end of the class, you’ll have a versatile handmade pendant that lets you change your gemstone to suit your style, energy, or occasion—all with one elegant wire setting.