Blog January, 2011 ~ Wire Wrapping

Wire Wrapped Sea Glass Pendants

January 26, 2011

Wire wrapping is an ancient jewelry technique that serves to create a protective setting for an object of adornment. An object should sit securely in a wire wrapped setting and this should be achieved without the use of adhesives ( glues or adhesives are never used in any of our jewelry ). When I wire wrap sea glass I strive to create a piece of jewelry that is beautiful and very strong. I use thick gauge sterling silver wire for this purpose which I work harden to strengthen. With thick gauge wire flowing lines hammer beautifully, spirals hold their shape nicely and the finished product has a wonderful tactile quality. Strength is a hallmark of our wire wrapped sea glass pendants and with proper care these pendants could become heirlooms. It took the sea decades and decades to tranform a piece of broken glass into a frosty sublime treasure so I want to be sure that I am creating strong pieces of jewelry that honors the journey that a piece of sea glass has taken.