DIY Wire-Wrapped Gem Stone Rings

Wire wrapping is so popular and it's no wonder with all the fun and unique designs you can create! In this step by step tutorial, I will show you exactly how to make a wire wrapped ring using a gem stone.

Wire-wrapping doesn't require any out of the ordinary supplies, and with only a few tools needed you can create a simple ring in no time.

Let's get started!

- 40cm (15 inches) of 18 gauge wire, in your desired color. I used a silver color. (Gauge means the thickness of the wire. The lower the number, the higher the thickness. The higher the number, the lower the thickness. For example, 16 gauge wire would be thicker than 20 gauge wire).

- A gem stone of your choice. I used semi-precious gemstones which I ordered online - gemstones

- Wire cutters

- Pliers

- A cylindrical object that is approximately the size of your finger. I used a glue stick.

- Ruler

1. Lay the wire straight on a flat surface and measure approximately 40cm(15 inches).

2. Cut with side cutters - 40cm gives enough wire for your ring size and excess wire for wrapping.

3. Begin by gently bending the wire in half around the glue stick.

4. Wrap one end of the wire around the glue stick, leaving two loose ends. The image above shows how the front and back should look like.

5. With the two loose ends at the front of the glue stick, individually wrap each end under the wire ring one or two wraps, leaving enough space for the length of your stone between them. These wraps on either side will secure the ring to a fixed size.

6. Position your pliers where your stone will rest and use them to flatten the curve of the ring slightly. This will give your stone a flatter surface to sit on, making it easier to secure.

7. With the two loose ends of the wire, begin wrapping them around the stone in an "x" shape. Then you can do wraps in random directions to secure it more.

8. Use wire cutters to snip off any loose wire and use pliers to tuck in any loose ends. Place your ring back on to the glue-stick and re-shape to the correct size.

Your ring is now finished! Now you know the technique, you can experiment by creating more loops and getting creative with your wire wrapping!