How To Wire Wrap A Rough Crystal - Kernowcraft

Maybe your like

WINTER SALE
- UP TO 50% OFF WINTER SALE
- Gemstone & Beads Sale
- Limited Edition Sale
- Diamond Sale
- Tools & Packaging Sale
- Findings & Settings Sale
- Threads & Wire Sale
- 9ct Gold Components Sale
- Crystal Sale
NEW IN
GEMSTONES
- SHOP BY GEMSTONE
- SHOP BY BIRTHSTONE
- SHOP BY COLLECTION
- The Festival Collection
- The Cornish Coast Collection
- The Spring/Summer Collection
- The Chakra Crystal Collection
- Inspired By Colour Of The Year 2025
- The Love Collection
- The Autumn Collection
- The Starry Night Collection
- CRYSTALS & ROUGH GEMS
- All Crystals
- CABOCHONS
- All Cabochons
- Faceted Top Cabochons
- Undrilled Crystals
- Crystal Beads
- Bullet Cabochons
- Crystal Points
- LIMITED EDITION STONES
- PRECIOUS GEMSTONES
- FACETED STONES
- GEMSTONE PENDANTS
- READY TO WEAR JEWELLERY
- Decorative Healing Crystals
- GEMSTONE BEADS
- All Gemstone Beads
- Bead Packs
- Half Drilled Gemstone Beads
- Briolettes
- Round Beads
- Rondelle Beads
- Faceted Beads
- Pearl Beads
- Large Holed Beads
BEADING
- STRINGING MATERIALS
- All Stringing Materials
- Beading Wire
- Metal Wire
- Elastic Cord
- Beading Chain
- Leather Thonging
- Cotton Cord
- Hemp Cord
- Silk & Synthetic Thread
- SHOP BY STRINGING TYPE
- Thin Wires & Threads
- Thick Cords & Thonging
- BEADING TOOLS
- BEADS
- All Gemstone Beads
- Metal Beads
- Bead Packs
- SHOP BY POPULARITY
- Briolettes
- Round Beads
- Rondelle Beads
- Faceted Beads
- Pearl Beads
- Crystal Beads
- Large Holed Beads
- SHOP BY BEAD TYPE
- Fully Drilled
- Head Drilled
- Top Drilled
- Half Drilled
- BEAD FINDINGS
- All Findings
- Head & Eye Pins
- Earwires, Earstuds & Hoops
- Bead & Bell Caps
- Glue In Pegs
- Cord Ends & End Caps
- Clasps
- Crimps
- Jump Rings & Bails
- Wire Guardians & Knot Covers
- BEAD SETTINGS
- Half Drilled Bead Settings
- Links & Connectors
METALS
- WIRE & SHEET
- All Metal
- Metal Wire
- Metal Sheet
- Metal Tube
- Bezel Strip & Bearer Wire
- SOLDER
- METAL CLAY
- All Metal Clay
- Metal Clay Tools
- Metal Clay Moulds
COMPONENTS
- SETTINGS
- All Settings
- Cabochon Settings
- Faceted Stone Settings
- Bead Settings
- SHOP BY SETTING DESIGN
- Ring Settings
- Pendant Settings
- Bangle Settings
- Link Settings
- Cufflink Settings
- Brooch Settings
- SHOP BY SETTING TYPE
- Bezel Cups & Loose Settings
- Glue-In Settings
- Gallery Wire Settings
- Snaptite Settings
- Backset Settings
- Wraptite Settings
- Claw Settings
- FINDINGS
- All Findings
- Earwires, Earstuds & Hoops
- Head & Eye Pins
- Jump Rings & Bails
- Clasps
- Cord Ends & End Caps
- Crimps
- Bead & Bell Caps
- Links & Connectors
- Glue In Pegs
- Keyrings
- SHOP FINDINGS BY DESIGN
- Earrings
- Necklaces & Bracelets
- Brooches
- CHAIN
- All Chain
- Finished Necklets & Bracelets
- Loose Chain
- Charm Bracelets
- Safety Chain
- Rosary Chain
- Beading Chain
- CHARMS
- All Charms
- Pendant Charms
- Charm Connectors
- Charm Beads
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- JEWELLERY TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- All Tools
- Glue
- Jewellery Pliers
- Jewellery Hammers
- Sawing & Cutting Tools
- Metal Forming Tools
- Gas Torches
- Ring Sizers
- Filing, Sanding & Polishing
- Soldering Tools & Supplies
- Drill Bits & Multi Tool Accessories
- Tumblers & Barrelling Machines
- Stone Setting Tools
- Cleaning & Tarnish Prevention
- Protective Equipment
- Magnifiers
- SHOP BY TECHNIQUE
- Metalsmithing
- Plating, Patina & Protection
- Beading
- Metal Clay
- JEWELLERY MAKING BOOKS
- PACKAGING & STORAGE
- READY TO WEAR JEWELLERY
- Wirework
- BEGINNERS' BUNDLES
- BOOKS
KITS
- JEWELLERY MAKING KITS
- SUBSCRIPTION BOXES
- MAKE THE LOOK
- TOOL KITS
- BEGINNER'S BUNDLES
- EASY JEWELLERY IDEAS FOR BEGINNERS
GIFT VOUCHERS
SIGN IN
LEARN & BE INSPIRED

WINTER SALE - UP TO 50% OFF!

Search £0.00 TIPS & TUTORIALS

WINTER SALE
- UP TO 50% OFF WINTER SALE
- Gemstone & Beads Sale
- Limited Edition Sale
- Diamond Sale
- Tools & Packaging Sale
- Findings & Settings Sale
- Threads & Wire Sale
- 9ct Gold Components Sale
- Crystal Sale
NEW IN
GEMSTONES
- SHOP BY GEMSTONE
- SHOP BY BIRTHSTONE
- SHOP BY COLLECTION
- The Festival Collection
- The Cornish Coast Collection
- The Spring/Summer Collection
- The Chakra Crystal Collection
- Inspired By Colour Of The Year 2025
- The Love Collection
- The Autumn Collection
- The Starry Night Collection
- CABOCHONS
- All Cabochons
- Faceted Top Cabochons
- Bullet Cabochons
- LIMITED EDITION STONES
- PRECIOUS GEMSTONES
- FACETED STONES
- GEMSTONE PENDANTS
- READY TO WEAR JEWELLERY
- CRYSTALS & ROUGH GEMS
- All Crystals
- Undrilled Crystals
- Crystal Beads
- Crystal Points
- Decorative Healing Crystals
- GEMSTONE BEADS
- All Gemstone Beads
- Bead Packs
- Half Drilled Gemstone Beads
- Briolettes
- Round Beads
- Rondelle Beads
- Faceted Beads
- Pearl Beads
- Large Holed Beads
BEADING
- STRINGING MATERIALS
- All Stringing Materials
- Beading Wire
- Metal Wire
- Elastic Cord
- Beading Chain
- Leather Thonging
- Cotton Cord
- Hemp Cord
- Silk & Synthetic Thread
- SHOP BY STRINGING TYPE
- Thin Wires & Threads
- Thick Cords & Thonging
- BEADING TOOLS
- BEADS
- All Gemstone Beads
- Metal Beads
- Bead Packs
- SHOP BY POPULARITY
- Briolettes
- Round Beads
- Rondelle Beads
- Faceted Beads
- Pearl Beads
- Crystal Beads
- Large Holed Beads
- SHOP BY BEAD TYPE
- Fully Drilled
- Head Drilled
- Top Drilled
- Half Drilled
- BEAD FINDINGS
- All Findings
- Head & Eye Pins
- Earwires, Earstuds & Hoops
- Bead & Bell Caps
- Glue In Pegs
- Cord Ends & End Caps
- Clasps
- Crimps
- Jump Rings & Bails
- Wire Guardians & Knot Covers
- BEAD SETTINGS
- Half Drilled Bead Settings
- Links & Connectors
METALS
- WIRE & SHEET
- All Metal
- Metal Wire
- Metal Sheet
- Metal Tube
- Bezel Strip & Bearer Wire
- SOLDER
- METAL CLAY
- All Metal Clay
- Metal Clay Tools
- Metal Clay Moulds
COMPONENTS
- SETTINGS
- All Settings
- Cabochon Settings
- Faceted Stone Settings
- Bead Settings
- SHOP BY SETTING DESIGN
- Ring Settings
- Pendant Settings
- Bangle Settings
- Link Settings
- Cufflink Settings
- Brooch Settings
- SHOP BY SETTING TYPE
- Bezel Cups & Loose Settings
- Glue-In Settings
- Gallery Wire Settings
- Snaptite Settings
- Backset Settings
- Wraptite Settings
- Claw Settings
- FINDINGS
- All Findings
- Earwires, Earstuds & Hoops
- Head & Eye Pins
- Jump Rings & Bails
- Clasps
- Cord Ends & End Caps
- Crimps
- Bead & Bell Caps
- Links & Connectors
- Glue In Pegs
- Keyrings
- SHOP FINDINGS BY DESIGN
- Earrings
- Necklaces & Bracelets
- Brooches
- CHAIN
- All Chain
- Finished Necklets & Bracelets
- Loose Chain
- Charm Bracelets
- Safety Chain
- Rosary Chain
- Beading Chain
- CHARMS
- All Charms
- Pendant Charms
- Charm Connectors
- Charm Beads
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- JEWELLERY TOOLS & SUPPLIES
- All Tools
- Glue
- Jewellery Pliers
- Jewellery Hammers
- Sawing & Cutting Tools
- Metal Forming Tools
- Gas Torches
- Ring Sizers
- Filing, Sanding & Polishing
- Soldering Tools & Supplies
- Drill Bits & Multi Tool Accessories
- Stone Setting Tools
- Tumblers & Barrelling Machines
- Cleaning & Tarnish Prevention
- Protective Equipment
- Magnifiers
- SHOP BY TECHNIQUE
- Metalsmithing
- Plating, Patina & Protection
- Beading
- Metal Clay
- Wirework
- JEWELLERY MAKING BOOKS
- PACKAGING & STORAGE
- READY TO WEAR JEWELLERY
- BEGINNERS' BUNDLES
KITS
- JEWELLERY MAKING KITS
- SUBSCRIPTION BOXES
- MAKE THE LOOK
- TOOL KITS
- BEGINNER'S BUNDLES
- EASY JEWELLERY IDEAS FOR BEGINNERS
GIFT VOUCHERS

£0.00

Home
Jewellery Making Tutorials
Wire Wrapping & Wire Work Tutorials & Advice
How To Wire Wrap A Rough Crystal

How To Wire Wrap A Rough Crystal q1526 16.jpg

Create beautiful jewellery with rough crystals, stones and sea glass using wire wrapping techniques!

This page provides step by step instructions on how to wire wrap a rough crystal or undrilled stone, choose your favourite stones to use in this project from our wide range of crystals available!

This is a great technique to learn and get creative with a range of other design options.

In this tutorial we have one of our beautiful undrilled rough citrine natural crystals.

Please be aware that crystal shapes and formations vary greatly - this project is to inspire you and you may need to adjust the design to fit your chosen stones accordingly.

Recommended Tools & Supplies

Metal Wire

Choose from our selection of metal wire to wrap your rough crystal. Including plated, sterling silver, 9ct gold, copper, brass and more.

Choose a suitable diameter wire for the size of your rough crystal that will wrap smoothly. We would usually recommend using 0.5mm wire for this size crystal.

Crystals & Rough Gemstones

You will need an undrilled gemstone or crystal! We have so many beautiful crystals and rough gemstones to choose from.

In this tutorial we have used rough citrine natural crystals (undrilled)

pliers

Jewellery Making Pliers

This tutorial requires a few pliers to complete the look including round nose pliers, snipe nose pliers and side cutters.

All of these are available individually or in our popular pack of pliers.

hoops

Earwires Or Earring Hoops

We've used our lovely sterling silver hoop earrings which are available in a choice of sizes ready for you to wear as they are or to decorate as you like. Or choose from our wide range of earwires and earstuds to complete the look.

Follow step by step photos of how to make wire rough crystal earrings

STEP 1

Cut 2 pieces of 0.5mm wire, 20cm for each length. If your stone is larger, cut longer pieces of wire. (As a rough guide, stone length x 10 = wire length)

STEP 2

Cross the 2 pieces over at the centre of each piece of wire.

STEP 3

Twist the wire together 2 or 3 twists, long enough to rest the base of the stone on to.

Step 4

Position the stone base on the length of twisted wire.

Step 5

Take the piece of wire from the front left of the twist and shape over the stone to the front centre. Repeat with the wire from the front right side. Twist both pieces together at the front.

Step 6

Turn the stone over and repeat this process on the back.

Step 7

Next, looking at the side view, take the front left piece of wire and front right piece of the wire and twist in the middle on the side.

Step 8

Turn to the opposite side of the stone and repeat the process. You now have 4 pieces of wire pointing up at the top of the stone. If your stone is bigger you may need to carry on the process of joining and twisting the wire until you get to the top.

Step 9

Take one of the pieces of wire and form a loop using round nose pliers. Leave a length between 0.5 and 1cm so you have room to wrap over your wires later.

Step 10

Using side cutters, cut the excess wire from the loop close to the stone

Step 11

You now have 3 lengths of wire that will need to be wrapped around the loops stem. Begin by wrapping the first wire and cutting of the excess.

Step 12

Wrap the 2nd from last piece of wire around the stem.

Step 13

With the last piece of wire, wrap and ensure all loose ends are covered and neatened with the final wrap.

Step 14

Tuck the end piece in neatly using your snipe nose pliers to finish to avoid the end of the wire catching on clothes.

Step 15

Simply thread the loops onto an earwire and repeat the whole process to make the 2nd earring.

Your earrings are now complete!

The products used in this project are suggestions to inspire you. Products used were compatible at the time of making but do be aware that stocks can vary, so do use your own judgement as to the compatibility of each item when making.

Also in this section:

How To Make A Wire Wrapped Nest Necklace
How To Make Your Own Teardrop Bead Earrings
Tools For Making Jewellery Using Wire
Your Guide On Choosing Wire For Jewellery Making
Compare Jewellery Designs Using Different Sized Wire
Wire Gauge Coversions
How To Work Harden Jewellery Making Wire
How To Use Nylon Jaw Pliers For Jewellery Making
How To Use A Thing-A-Ma Jig For Jewellery Making
How to Wire Wrap a Bead With a Headpin
How To Wire Wrap A Bead
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Bead Chain
How To Wire Wrap A Briolette
Wire Wrapped Cluster Briolette Earring Tutorial
How To Make Wire Wrapped Bead Necklace With Handmade Clasp
How To Wire Wrap A Rough Crystal
How To Make Valentine's Day Earrings: Wonky Wire Hearts
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Crystal Necklace
6 Wire Wrapped Ring Projects & Essential Tools
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Bead Ring
How To Make An Anxiety Ring
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Gemstone Ring
How To Make A Wire Wrapped Cabochon Pendant
How To Make A Tree Of Life Pendant
How To Wire Wrap A Gemstone Donut
How To Make Christmas Tree Earrings
Simple Sterling Silver Wire Scroll Earrings
Soldered Circle Hoop Earrings With Beads Tutorial
How To Make Wire Hoop Earrings & Customise Them
Metal Charm Hoop Earring Tutorial
How To Make A Wire Word Necklace
4 Wire Wrapped Gemstone Tube Bead Projects
Festival Inspired Crystal Necklace Tutorial

HAVE A QUESTION?

If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with our friendly team who will be more than happy to give you advice over email or on the phone.

You can learn more and find inspiration by visiting our Jewellery Making Tutorials, Jewellery Making Kits and YouTube Channel. Don't forget to follow us on social media and tag us in your designs on Instagram & Facebook, we would love to see!

What Our Customers Say...

Claire I just wanted to say a big thank you for the beautiful sapphires that arrived today. Hannah picked out just what I wanted and I’m over the moon with them. Lenna Hi, just a quick email to thank you for my cross and chain - I love it. What a speedy service - ordered it yesterday and wearing it tonight. Thank you very much. Helen Just wanted to say thank you for picking such beautiful stones for my order. I'm halfway through making a ring for my daughter and the rose cut rainbow moonstones are particularly yummy. Thank you! Hayley Meredith I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing service from Kernowcraft. I find your website easy to navigate, products good quality and the delivery is second to none! Sarah Tiley Whenever I feel unsure as to where to purchase any stones or jewellery requirements I always go back to what is familiar. Thank you Kernowcraft for being true to your customers. Lynn Carson I bought the sand dollar charm to make a holiday bracelet. It’s really lovely, subtle and pretty detail. Perfect piece and exactly as described. Lauren Jodie Piercy Beautiful gemstones and a lot of choice. Running competitions and being interactive as well really sets them apart. Keep up the interesting content. Maggi Henman I’ve just had my first order from you and I am so pleased with the fast delivery and the quality of the products. The satin cords and the findings really finished off my ceramic jewellery. Jill Hammersely I just wanted to say a massive thank you to the team, particularly the ladies that helped me yesterday. Delivery took less than 24hrs, that's amazing. The quality of both cabochons and settings are stunning. Christine Wood Just want to say a very big thank you for your quick delivery and excellent service. The stones I ordered arrived this morning, the quality and price are second to none. I was delighted with my purchase. Thank you so much. Dorota Todd I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the quality of pearls in my recent order! Thank you so much for taking time and matching them into pairs, it's very appreciated. Thank you and I am definitely going to buy at your store in the future. Lydia Farrow Just to say that I have always had the best possible results for every order - however small and all your products are of excellent quality. George Inglis Great looking website, one of the best I've seen and used. Good search function, good range of products, good prices and great advice for jewellery makers of all abilities. All-in-all a great site and one I'll use again and again. Deborah Roberts-Barter I have sent a couple of email enquiries today, which have been really quickly answered. This customer service is what made me order with you straight away! Rhiannon Piper The opal I received is absolutely amazing and just perfect. Its such a beautiful stone and I tried it with my wedding dress yesterday and its just set it off so well. Claire Hall Kernowcraft is my go to for all my gemstones! Their stones are the first ones I show when offering my clients stone choices and I can't recommend their customer service enough! This is a company that cares! Frank Wilson It is always a joy to deal with your Company and your hints and tips always help me to improve my skills and encourage my interests. Thank you for caring about us small enthusiastic silversmiths! Mihaela Ciubotaru I am very happy with my products... it is wonderful to have a reliable source of materials and gems with a fast delivery and a lot of tips on how to use the tools we buy. Marshal Thank you to the lady who went to a great deal of trouble to find a very small opal that fitted a bezel cup. The work is now complete and looks very nice - my wife is delighted with the result. Catriona Thank you for my recent order as I'm blown away by all the lovely pieces. I don't really know what to start work on first. Thank you for supplying top quality items on a easy to use website. Frank Wilson I have grown as a jewellery maker over the last year or so due to the encouragement the team have given me - they are all experienced jewellery makers or keen crafters. They have helped to guide me through my inventory, offered helpful tips and advice on all manner of silver working. Jenny Kirkwood Love the service you get and appreciate the range of products on offer. I just used the alligator tape for the first time and found myself asking - where have you been all my life? Gloria Williams I just came across your online shop and my first reaction was wow! It has everything i need to carry on with my jewellery making. I've seen things that i have been looking for and couldn't find in so many other shops! Catherine Warwick Just received my order that I placed only yesterday. I wanted to say thank you! I am delighted with the choice of cabochon, setting and books. Now I have to read up on how to set it! FABULOUS SERVICE - Thank you! Eve The stones are excellent quality, and the special request I put in for dark citrines and paired malachites has been met perfectly. I am delighted with Kernowcraft, and will be back! A I added a special request for moonstones with strong blue/green flashes and received 3 briolettes which were exactly that - some of the prettiest moonstones I’ve seen. Thank you! Janice Scragg Your website is easy to use, your products excellent, nice friendly service on the phone and delivery quick, excellent. Thank you and well done Kernowcraft. Gold star! Daniel Coe The customer service I have received from you and the help has been second to none. If only all companies were so helpful and understanding that i am a complete newbie. The retail world would be a better place. Julia Schofield I’ve used Kernowcraft as a supplier for findings and pearls since beginning my business 8 years ago, because I know I can absolutely rely on the quality I get. The service is pretty impeccable too. Vivienne Sadler Always too many temptations, but a joy to look through. Thank you for such good service. I have to be very strict with myself when I visit your website! Jaquie It can be difficult to order gemstones online - no such worries with Kernowcraft - you really do care about your products & clients and it shows. Kim Thomson I have been using Kernowcraft since 1997 and still regularly recommend them to all my students. Joel Martin Great, easy to navigate website with wonderful clear photographs. I look forward to receiving my order... it's going to be like Christmas! April Luescher Beautiful quality and colours - I rarely buy semi-precious stones anywhere else these days. Very helpful, superb service, speedy delivery. What more could anyone want? Denise Mountain Pike I recently ordered a couple of replacement stones from you and I'd just like to say how happy I am with my purchase and very impressed with the friendly helpful service you gave. Thank you very much. Helen Bowles I felt compelled to write to you, as I'm so impressed with your quick service! I've been a Kernowcraft customer for years and have never had anything but reliable, efficient service from you.

Enjoy Free UK Delivery!

Subscribe to our newsletter for free UK delivery on your first order, plus jewellery tips, inspiration, product updates & exclusive offers!

Sign up Error: Sorry. Something went wrong. Success:: Thank you for subscribing. Please check your inbox for your discount code.

Basket

What would you like to do?

Continue Clear Basket

Tag » How To Wrap A Crystal In Wire