11. Sculptural Wire Spiral & Lava Stone Aromatherapy Necklace
What This Idea Means
Combining functional wellness with modern industrial aesthetic, this necklace cradles a porous black lava stone inside a hand-sculpted copper wire spiral cage. The lava stone absorbs essential oils, diffusing natural fragrances throughout the day.
How to Make It
- Form Wire Spiral: Take an 18-inch piece of 18-gauge solid copper wire. Using round-nose pliers, bend the wire end into a tight flat spiral disc.
- Pull into 3D Cage: Gently pull the center of the wire spiral upward with your fingers to extend it into a spring-like 3D cone/cage shape.
- Insert Lava Stone: Insert a 14mm porous black lava bead inside the center of the wire spiral cage.
- Secure Cage Top: Compress top wire loops over the stone to lock it in place, bending the remaining top wire into a sturdy hanging bail.
- Apply Essential Oil: Add 1-2 drops of lavender or eucalyptus essential oil onto the porous lava stone before threading onto a dark brown leather cord.
Tips & Variations
- Tip: Oxydize the copper wire in a liver of sulfur bath and polish with steel wool to emphasize deep antique wire highlights.
- Variation: Swap copper wire for sterling silver craft wire and use colored porous diffuser beads.
What You Need
- 18-gauge solid copper wire
- 14mm porous round lava stone bead
- Essential oils (Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus)
- Round-nose pliers & flush cutters
- Leather cord necklace strap with clasp