Most of the cabochon wire work I've seen usually involve large cabochons. It's much easier to handle the bigger ones than fumbling with a small cabochon. If you are up to the challenge, try
this encased wire bezel pendant tutorial by
The Bellanoche Workshop. The designer and instructor used 18 G wire to make both the back and front frames as well as the central hoop and bail. 26 G wire is used to wrap the two halves and frame together.
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