Welcome To The Bench

Welcome to the heart of LSDesigns. This is where you’ll find every pendant tutorial, organised to help you build your skills, understand the techniques, and develop your own designs one step at a time.

BUILD YOUR OWN DESIGN

Every pendant on this page has been broken down into its key stages, allowing you to build your skills one step at a time. Rather than simply copying a finished design, you can mix and match different stone grips, bail designs and wire finishes to create designs that go beyond the original tutorial.

You might choose Grip No.3 from A Bit Odd In It, combine it with Bail No.4 from Deco in Bloom, then complete it with **Finish No.2 (Twisted). Or, if you prefer, simply follow the original project exactly as it was designed. The choice is entirely yours.

Every lesson is marked with a recommended skill level, from beginner through to advanced, so you can choose techniques that match your experience and confidence. As your skills grow, so do the number of design combinations you can create.

The grip

The Finish

The 2nd finish

The grip

The Finish

The 2nd finish

Beginners Pendant

Beginners Pendant

Capture Your First Cabochon

• Capture a cabochon with 3 wires
• Measure and prepare the frame
• Position the wraps correctly
• Secure the stone with confidence

Skill Level: Beginner

Build Your First Bail

• Build the LSDesigns engineered bail
• Master the Figure of 8 weave
• Advance your weaving techniques
• Squeeze and roll tool tips

Skill Level: Beginner

Master the Art of Spirals

  • What to do with rest of the wire
  • Create your own signature finish
  • Measure perfect spiral sizes
  • Beat Fluffy Jumper Syndrome

Skill Level: Beginner

Capture Your First Cabochon

  • Capture a cabochon with 3 wires
  • Measure and prepare the frame
  • Position the wraps correctly
  • Secure the stone with confidence

Skill Level: Beginner

Build Your First Bail

  •  Build the LSDesigns engineered bail
  •  Master the Figure of 8 weave
  • Advance your weaving techniques
  • Squeeze and roll tool tips

Skill Level: Beginner

Master the Art of Spirals

 

  • What to do with rest of the wire
  • Create your own signature finish
  • Measure perfect spiral sizes
  • Beat Fluffy Jumper Syndrome

Skill Level: Beginner

Twisted

Twisted

Twisted Wire Foundations

  • Twist wire with a drill
  • Hammer decorative wire
  • Grip deep-sided cabochons
  • Masking tape is your best friend

Skill Level: Intermediate

Advanced Bail Engineering

  • Advanced Figure of 8 weaving
  • Create a very LSDesigns finish
  • Level up your weaving
  • Turn chaos into order

Skill Level: Intermediate +

A Simpler Twisted Finish

  • Create a simpler twisted finish
  • One grip, different results
  • Master symmetry and balance
  • Learn from real mistakes

Skill Level: Intermediate

Twisted Wire Foundations

  • Twist wire with a drill
  • Hammer decorative wire
  • Grip deep-sided cabochons
  • Masking tape is your best friend

Skill Level: Intermediate

Advanced Bail Engineering

  • Advanced Figure of 8 weaving
  • Create a very LSDesigns finish
  • Level up your weaving
  • Turn chaos into order

Skill Level: Intermediate +

A Simpler Twisted Finish

  • Create a simpler twisted finish
  • One grip, different results
  • Master symmetry and balance
  • Learn from real mistakes

Skill Level: Intermediate

A Bit Odd In'It

A Bit Odd In'It

Beyond the Basics

  • Grip odd-shaped cabochons
  • Plan wraps with masking tape
  • Capture a cabochon with 4 wires
  • Advance your beginner skills

Skill Level: Beginner

Perfect the Figure of 8

  • Repeat the Figure of 8 weave
  • Repetition is the key
  • Master the Squeeze and Roll
  • Develop your own style

Skill Level: Beginner

Signature LSDesigns Finishes

  • Create another signature finish
  • Tighten up those weaves
  • Using spirals to anchor wire
  • Beat Fluffy Jumper Syndrome

Skill Level: Beginner +

Beyond the Basics

  • Grip odd-shaped cabochons
  • Plan wraps with masking tape
  • Capture a cabochon with 4 wires
  • Advance your beginner skills

Skill Level: Beginner

Perfect the Figure of 8

  • Repeat the Figure of 8 weave
  • Repetition is the key
  • Master the Squeeze and Roll
  • Develop your own style

Skill Level: Beginner

Signature LSDesigns Finishes

  • Create another signature finish
  • Tighten up those weaves
  • Using spirals to anchor wire
  • Beat Fluffy Jumper Syndrome

Skill Level: Beginner +

Deco in Bloom

Deco in Bloom

The Art Deco Grip

  • Capture a cabochon with 5 wires
  • Build clean Art Deco lines
  • Engineer the perfect layout
  • Mix and match your designs

Skill Level: Intermediate

The Bed of Roses

  • Create the Bed of Roses finish
  • Build a decorative feature bail
  • Layer spirals with purpose
  • Where engineering meets art

Skill Level: Intermediate

Alternative Decorative Finish

  • Explore a new design pathway
  • Build a decorative feature bail
  • Mix and match future designs
  • Professional finishing techniques

Skill Level: Intermediate +

The Art Deco Grip

  • Capture a cabochon with 5 wires
  • Build clean Art Deco lines
  • Engineer the perfect layout
  • Mix and match your designs

Skill Level: Intermediate

The Bed of Roses

  • Create the Bed of Roses finish
  • Build a decorative feature bail
  • Layer spirals with purpose
  • Where engineering meets art

Skill Level: Intermediate

Alternative Decorative Finish

  • Explore a new design pathway
  • Build a decorative feature bail
  • Mix and match future designs
  • Professional finishing techniques

Skill Level: Intermediate +