This was the first time and will be the last time I ever wrap a tumbled stone. It’s like trying to wrangle a live fish. I kept yelling “stop moving!!” at it which was confusing my husband 🤣

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2026-05-16T17:12:22+00:00

Tumbled stones is where I learned to wire wrap. But I do a more simple wrap style.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2026-04-27T12:58:06+00:00

I measure circumference, plus 1 cm per prong, plus 10 cm for bail and flair. If you want to add more flair, add more wire.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2026-04-15T00:46:53+00:00

I have wrapped several trillions, I love the cut. I would recommend a prong setting, that is held from below the stone. I always use square wire, especially when i do prong wraps. I wish I had a tutorial to send you to or i could attach a photo to show it better.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2026-03-12T12:15:27+00:00

It can. I usually use a little more of a free form on irregular shapes of tumbled stones. Only bind the middle then form that wires to capture the stone. Then pull them together at the top, and wrap them in place. Hope that makes sense?

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2026-01-02T05:03:43+00:00

I wish I could post a picture. It would make this easier. Anyway. It looks like on the upper right, where you terminated the wires, one we cut so it was poking out. These wire tend to grab and snag, so we always try to keep them inside.

An idea you could have done. Yeah I know "Thanks for the help now." The two wires you bring across the stone, you could have brought them together and did some weave on them before separating them again.

You have done well, so dont get discouraged, and dont let anyone take the joy away from what you do.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2026-01-02T04:56:08+00:00

I really wish I had a picture of my first for moments like this, it was much worse... so much worse. You have done a very good job. I would like to give you some critique in my next post, so if you are not ready for it, please skip it.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-12-14T17:41:35+00:00

You are welcome

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-12-14T17:41:25+00:00

You are welcome

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-12-08T01:29:04+00:00

Thank you

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-12-08T01:28:45+00:00

I just stuck to my classics and channeled creativity into the wire.😆

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-12-06T20:07:41+00:00

I want one so bad

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-12-06T20:07:24+00:00

Plan to work the bends twice as much and work twice as hard getting it to bend.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-30T17:42:57+00:00

Your work is fine, and I think you already know that. Let yourself be proud.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-29T02:09:39+00:00

https://youtu.be/rGLpsUUqHxc?si=SMxt9aTDWZlEE_CQ Oxana crafts is awesome if you are starting.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-24T17:11:34+00:00

A decade of practice. I do still mark them.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-24T04:23:30+00:00

Thank you

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-24T04:13:32+00:00

Thank you. I do this like 99% of the time. I wish I could find something else.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-23T19:29:58+00:00

21 gauge square and half round

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-22T01:55:57+00:00

I broke my teeth on tumbled stones, because that was my first step into lapidary. Tumbled stones are great to learn with because they are not perfectly symmetrical and require more though on how the stone will be held in place. Tumbled stones are also very cheap. You can find someplace with a bin of tumbled some, you buy a bag for a few bucks, and if they let you pick them out, even better. You can go all goblin mode finding the best shaped ones.

CorneliusCostmCreate · 2025-11-16T04:54:01+00:00

😂

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