Ammonite Syndrome Pendant
According to BestCrystal.com the name "Ammonite" originates from the Greek horned ram called Ammon. Ammonites are perhaps the most widely known fossils, bearing typically banded spiral formation shell. These squid-like creatures lived in the sea between 415 - 65 millions years ago.
It is such a beautiful form that perhaps if able to evolve it would look more like this today.
I love this design and I hope you do also and perhaps someone will find it in fossil form 65 million years from now and will think it was a real creature.
Click on any photo for an enlarged view. See below for close up photos of the techniques that are covered in this class.
You will work with a variety of wire sizes to create this mythical fossil while learning techniques that can you can in all other projects
- Make a two layer wire bead
- Weave separate pieces together
- Create an integrated pendant bail
- Create wire and bead dangles perfectly every time
- Create tiny spirals within your wire wrap
- Wrap wire while attaching beads
- Create perfect drop down loops within the wrap
- Create your own wire charms to dangle off of the piece
Prerequisites
You should have some wire experience. Nothing specific but just enough to know what your letting yourself in for! Brand new beginners should not start here. If you are unsure if this class is the right one for you then send me an email.
Tools and Materials
You will want to have a fine tip round nose, a fine tip flat nose, a chain nose, a flush wire cutter, the six step plier and my secret $1 tool used for wraps.
We'll use 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 gauge wire. You will be able to purchase wire kit for this project. Embellishment beads are your choice and I can help with those as we go along.
Length of Class - 4 to 5 hours
Here's another variation also using techniques taught in the Sunburst Pendant class.
The one on the right is another variations of the Ammonite Pendant.