Constellation Jewels- Orion

Project Info:

Level: Beginner

Estimated time: 4-6 Hours

By Sam Applegate

Blue white in the night sky, this constellation was named for the larger-than-life Greek hunter, Orion. Like Orion’s group of stars, lapis is easy to recognize and unique in every way. Paired with copper, the elements of water and fire finally meet.
This project explores a combination of stringing and wire wrapping skills to create a cohesive jewelry set. Techniques include patterning and stringing gemstones, using end tips, and wire wrapping beads and briolettes.

Constellation Jewels- Orion

Navy- Micro C-Lon

C-Lon: Micro

$3.15 USD

Lapis Lazuli Briolette

Briolettes

$7.95 USD

11-4206 Duracoat Galvanized Muscat

Miyuki Seed Beads- 11/0

$4.25 USD

Little Lobsters- Antique Copper (6 pieces)

Clasps

$5.45 USD

Vintage Lever Back- Antique Copper (3 pair)

Ear Wires

$4.75 USD

Circle Back- Antique Copper Chain by the Foot

Chain

$2.15 USD

ParaWire Non-Tarnish Antique Copper- 26G

Wire

$4.25 USD

ParaWire Non-Tarnish Antique Copper- 24G

Wire

$4.00 USD

Ultimate Design Board

Design Boards & Storage

$44.95 USD

Flexible Eye Needles, Fine- 10 Pack

Needles

$4.15 USD

Clamshell End Tips- Antique Copper

Miscellaneous Findings

$3.50 USD

GS Hypo Cement

Tools

$6.75 USD

Eurotool Bent Nose Plier

Tools

$12.95 USD

Eurotool Chain Nose Plier

Tools

$12.95 USD

EuroTool Round Nose Plier

Tools

$12.95 USD

Eurotool Ultra Flush Cutter

Tools

$36.95 USD

Metal Bead Triangles

Tools

$6.15 USD

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