I love exploring new ways to display beautiful stones around our home. There is something so magical about them, and some are even said to have healing properties. I was gifted this group of agate, and I really wanted to incorporate them into something eye-catching and special. Enter: gold craft wire and a brass hoop. Let’s get crafting!
Supplies:
–agate stones
–6″ gold/brass hoop
–18-gauge gold/brass craft wire
-jewelry pliers
-fishing line
-super glue
-scissors
-medium pot or bowl
To begin, grab your pretty stones and craft wire. Begin wrapping the stones with the wire. This is where you have some artistic freedom. You can either wrap them all the same way or you can switch it up. Whatever you choose, finish your wrap with a small loop at the top of your stone.
Okay, here’s where I went through a little trial and error process. I first laid the gold hoop on the ground and tied all my stones to it. It didn’t work very well because I wanted my stones to trail. When I got them all tied on, there was no cascading action. After some brainstorming and troubleshooting, I realized putting the hoop on top of a medium sized pot would allow me to measure my lengths better. Each stone is a unique size, so just measuring the length of the fishing line didn’t work very well. So, yeah… find yourself a terra cotta pot or some sort of bowl you have handy, and it will save you some time!
After the stones are all tied on, slide the string to space them evenly around the hoop. This is easiest if you have a helpful assistant like I did! Dab the top of each line with some glue. Let the glue set and trim the ends of the knots.
Grab some more of that craft wire and your jewelry pliers. Cut three straight pieces. Carefully wrap the wire ends around the hoop so they are tight but still able to slide.
Run your last piece of fishing line around the center of all three pieces of wire and hang. The goal here is to get the mobile balanced and straight. Slide each end of wire until the hoop is even. As you can see in the photos above and below, my mobile actually has a triangular gap in the center. It took a little bit of patience, but I did get it balanced!
This pretty mobile lives above our bed and is simply magical when it catches the sunlight. The disco ball doesn’t hurt either. 😉 If you have any beloved crystals or precious stones, this is a great way to display them without having to drill into them or glue them to anything permanently. Happy crafting, friends! xo. Katie
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This mobile is so cool. I wouldn’t have thought of anything like this. How the light shines on it is so pretty.
This is so beautiful! I love agate and bought a set of coasters to incorporate it into my home. Well, my husband broke 2 (out of 4) the first week I had them (still irritated and it was months ago). THIS would be a much safer way to decorate with agate.
I am not at all a crafty person but I love this idea – will surely try it – thanks.
This is so beautiful! I still have some agates lying around, so I’ll give this a try!
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THIS IS AMAZING
Wow! This is so lovely that it gave me trigger finger and I just bought those agate slices you linked to. My almost 7-year-old son wants to be a geologist when he grows up and is obsessed with gems and geodes. I bet he’ll love to help me make this mobile or something else cool!
Whoa…I’m immediately going to the craft store! This is so classic (but natural) at the same time.
Wow, this is such a great idea, and it’s so beautiful! Definitely keeping this tucked away for a future project.
Awwww this is so pretty, I’m in love! Great blog as always <3
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This is absolutely gorgeous! And exactly the type of thing I’ve been looking for to hang in my kitchen window where the light pours in! I can’t wait to make it – thanks for sharing!
I love all things mineral that are in trend right now. In fact, I’m wearing a necklace with some agate! It’s supposed to be aiding with creativity, but really, I wear it because it’s so shimmery and beautiful!
I can’t wait to make one of these and maybe in corporate a couple wire wrapped spots for an air plant or two. Thanks for sharing this awesome DIY!
So pretty!!!
Katie, I love this!!
I love this! the agate is so pretty as a mobile!
This is so gorgeous!!
Kisses,
Sarah
EverydayStarlet
Love this one!
Agate has been my favorite accessory to introduce into my home! I have coasters now and love the pop of color they add to an otherwise neutral room. I”m going to pin this for later when I have a little one!
just beautiful!!
The light reflects so wonderfully of these!
This is such a creative way of making use of your beautiful stones. The lights that they cast are so nice!
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