How to wrap a bowling pin

So I got a comment on my sea glass post asking how I made the necklace. Things are always better with pictures, so here ya go.

First you start with a piece of sea glass. Any will work, but something with curves and bumps will be more secure because the wire will won't slip off so easily.

This glass was rather small so I took about 7 inches of 22 gauge sterling silver wire (though 24 would be easier) and made a loop in the middle . Hold the loop tight against the back of the glass and do not let go until you're sure the loop won't move. Wrap the ends around the front. Try to lay the ends side by side and flat against the glass in the front for a neater look. The ends can crisscross in the back and look all lumpy since you won't see that as much. Once you have the loop in place and you know it won't move, you can use flat nosed pliers (preferrably nylon tipped to avoid scratches) to complete the wrapping around the pendant to ensure a tight fit.

Using wire cutters, cut one wire (blue) so that the end lies in the back of the glass. Smooth the sharp tip with a metal file.

With the remaining long end of wire (red), wrap it around the body of the glass so that the last couple of inches are toward the front. Using the smallest round nose pliers, start a coil with the end. Take the very tip of the wire and make the tiniest, and most circular loop you can. If the loop is crooked, you'll end up with a very noticeable off-shaped coil. Then use flat nosed pliers to hold the edge of the loop and coil the wire around the loop.

To make the leather necklace, take an 18 inch piece of deerskin leather. Attach a fold crimp to each end. You can use a dot of glue to hold the leather in place as you use your flat nose pliers to fold the crimp closed. Attach your clasp of choice; here, I used a lobster claw.

Then attach a jump ring (jewelry term for a circle of wire with a cut at one point so that it can be opened) to the loop and the leather necklace so that the pendant dangles properly and faces front.

Ta-da! A necklace!

I hope this makes some sense. Fine materials, such as sterling silver, are available online or at beading shops. Crafting tools and cheaper, base metal materials are available at craft stores like Michael's.