Make a Crystal Pendulum

What you'll need

• A crystal point or teardrop stone 2.5–4 cm long (clear quartz, amethyst or rose quartz) Affiliate placeholder
• 20-gauge craft wire, about 50 cm (20 in), in copper, silver or brass Affiliate placeholder
• A 15–25 cm (6–10 in) chain with a bead or small stone at the end for holding Affiliate placeholder
• Two jump rings and two pairs of flat- or round-nose pliers Affiliate placeholder
• Wire cutters

Step by step

1. Fold the wire in half and make a small loop at the fold by twisting it around a pen or pliers tip 2–3 times. This will be the hanging loop.
2. Place the loop above the flat end of the stone, with the point facing down.
3. Wrap both tails of wire around the stone, crossing on the front and back like a cage. Keep it snug so the stone can't slip out.
4. Twist the wire ends together below the hanging loop a few times, trim and tuck the sharp ends in with pliers.
5. Open a jump ring sideways (never pull it apart), link it through the hanging loop and the chain, then close it.
6. To use: hold the chain still between your thumb and finger, elbow resting on the table. Ask it to "show me yes," then "show me no," and notice each swing. Ask simple questions about yourself, and treat the answers as prompts for reflection, not decisions.