Quick Specs
- Type: Copper-plated wire coil findings
- Size: 1 inch per coil
- Quantity: Set of 24
- Best for: Wire-wrapping crystals, making pendants, beginner crystal jewelry projects
What These Coils Are and What You Can Do with Them
These are 1-inch copper-plated wire coil findings sold in a set of 24, designed for wire-wrapping jewelry projects. Wire coil findings are the beginner-friendly entry point into crystal jewelry making: you loop the coil around a stone, secure the ends, and the result is a wearable pendant, earring, or charm without soldering, firing, or specialized equipment. The copper plating gives each coil the warm, reddish-gold tonal quality of solid copper at a consistent size and finish, which matters when making matched pairs or sets.
The 1-inch size accommodates a wide range of small stones: crystal chips, tumbled pocket stones, flat cabochons, and irregular raw pieces all work. Because the coil grips the stone mechanically rather than with adhesive, you can swap stones in and out of a well-formed wrap if you want to reuse a bail. This flexibility makes the coil format especially useful for practitioners who want to work with different crystals at different times without purchasing a new pendant each time. Browse my jewelry collection to see finished stone pendants and bracelets for reference.
Crystal Wire Wrapping: Craft as Intention-Setting
Wire wrapping crystals into wearable pieces is a practice with roots in both folk jewelry traditions and contemporary metaphysical craft. The appeal is direct: you select a stone you want to carry, make it wearable yourself, and the act of making becomes part of the intention-setting process. Many practitioners prefer hand-wrapped pendants precisely because of this personal involvement in the object’s creation. Copper has additional symbolic resonance in several Western magical traditions, associated with Venus energy, love, and conductivity; it’s a common choice for intention-wrapped stones in Wiccan and folk magic contexts.
A set of 24 is a practical quantity for learning. Wire wrapping has a learning curve: your first few coils will look different from your later ones as you develop a feel for tension and bail shaping. Having 24 coils means you can practice freely without being protective of your materials, and still have enough for a full project once your technique settles. Tools needed: round-nose pliers for bail loops, flat-nose pliers for tightening, and flush wire cutters. No heat required. Pair these coils with stones from my bulk tumbled stones collection for a complete crystal jewelry project.
How to Use Your Copper Coil Findings
Basic steps for turning a copper coil finding into a finished crystal pendant or earring.
- Wrap the Coil Around Your Stone
Loop one coil around a small tumbled stone or crystal chip, leaving the tail ends free to twist. For a pendant, use round-nose pliers to curl one tail into a bail loop at the top. The coil grips the stone without adhesive, preserving the piece.
- Secure the Wrap with Pliers
Tighten the coil to fit your stone by gently squeezing with flat-nose pliers. Twist the end tails together under the base to secure. No soldering or firing is required. This basic wrap works on irregular stones, chips, and small cabochons alike.
- Attach to Chain, Cord, or Ear Wire
Attach your finished pendant to a cord, chain, or jump ring through the bail loop. For earrings, attach to a fish hook or ear wire. For a keychain charm, thread a split ring through the bail. Copper develops a natural patina that adds character.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I stock these copper coil findings because they open a gateway between collecting crystals and actually using them in a personal, wearable way. The set of 24 is the right quantity: enough to learn the technique properly and still produce finished pieces. The 1-inch size covers the most common small stone sizes without requiring multiple product purchases. For practitioners who want to make their own intentional jewelry rather than buying it ready-made, this is an accessible and satisfying starting point. Pair these coils with tumbled or raw stones from my crystals and gemstones collection for a complete DIY crystal jewelry kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Copper plating means a base metal core is coated with a layer of copper by electroplating. The result looks and acts like copper for jewelry purposes but is more affordable and consistent in size, making it practical for beginner wire wrapping.
This set includes 24 coils. That quantity is practical for learning: you can experiment with wrapping techniques, make mistakes, and still have plenty for finished pieces. It is enough to produce a full set of coordinated pendants or earring pairs.
Yes. Copper-plated coil findings work with tumbled stones, crystal chips, and cabochons. The coil wraps around the stone mechanically rather than chemically, so the stone material does not affect the hold or the copper finish in any way.
Store the coils in a sealed bag away from humidity and air. Finished pieces can be sealed with a thin coat of clear jewelry lacquer. Avoid prolonged contact with water or skin lotions, which accelerate tarnishing on the copper-plated surface.
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