Quick and Easy Wire Heart Pendant Tutorial Featuring a Simple Coiled Coil

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Today we're going to make a super quick and easy wire heart pendant tutorial, which features a simple coiled coil. The coil serves a couple of purposes. First, it secures the focal bead. And secondly, it adds a wonderful pop of texture to an otherwise clean and modern design.

Are you ready to play with some wire? Let's get started!

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    ○ 8mm to 12mm roundel or round bead of your choice
    ○ 18, 16, or 14g wire (size depends on the hole size of your bead)
    ○ 22g wire and 28g wire

TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 - Quick and Easy Wire Heart Pendant Tutorial
    00:31 - How to Select Your Wire Gauge
    01:58 - Form the Heart-Shaped Wire Frame
    10:39 - Refine the Frame's Shape with Sandpaper
    15:12 - Use Simple Coiled Coil to Secure the Bead
    23:26 - Hand Sculpt Your Pendant

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