Add Bail-Finesse to Your Pendants

by Diane Schamp.
(Great Lakes Region, USA)

The right bail can add a lot to an otherwise ordinary pendant.

Turquoise Howlite Sterling Pendant

I wanted to add interest and appeal to my pendant without the cutting and filing of metal so I used a bit of wire wrapping.

Malachite In Lapis Lazuli Gemstone Pendant

German One Cent Euro Coin Pendant

I first make my bezel and then solder on a jump ring. Then I add some wire around the base of the jump ring along with a small decoration such a sterling charm or metal beads.

Copper Metal Spiral Millefiori Glass Pendant

The bail itself is not altered but the area just beneath the bail is where the design is added. It’s simple and easy and the results are lovely.

Diane Schamp
DianesDangles LLC at Artfire
BeadSouk at Artfire