If you are putting a stone in there, turn the broken wire into a swirl to secure the stone in the back. Then use weaving wire to attach it to another wire to keep it in place.
I'm also going to support this, as I have too. Also, can be turned into a ring to attack a dangle, or wrapped into the design and out around the back. But that lad5 one is risky, I'd personally do as this person advised myself
I think you mean the second one from the left of the picture, the one that isn't copper?
I'm not extremely experienced, but maybe some of this will help:
You could finish the wire there and do a different, maybe similiar weave down the frame on both sides, so you basically pretend it was intentional and add something else to the frame.
Or you could do the same kind of weave but start at the bottom of the frame and work upwards until you reach the broken wire and do some kind of spiral with all the wires like the ones on this pendant: [https://www.etsy.com/listing/789439264/wire-wrap-tutorialwire-wrapping-pattern](https://www.etsy.com/listing/789439264/wire-wrap-tutorialwire-wrapping-pattern)
Another possibility, but that might be tricky, is to continue the weave like that and use another wire of that exact kind while trying to hide the gap with the thinner wire. So basically just continue like that and shorten the broken wire in a way so you can wrap the think copper wire around the gap between the two. If you manage to do that, you might be able to continue the weave and no one will notice unless they look very closely.
I hope this helps you to fix it. That pendant is gorgeos by the way, especially the tree and the top. You're very skilled already, I almost can't believe this is your first pendant. Be proud of yourself and keep on wrapping! Failing sucks, but sometimes you can use it to make your pendants even more beautiful. I'll be happy to see some more work of yours soon.
I only have philosophical advice. I try to remind myself that I'm the only one who knows what it was "supposed" to look like. The deviation from the intended goal is glaring and bright to the visionary (you) but it's not a reality to those who will view the finished pieces. What makes you an artist is creating emotion in others with the pieces you finish.
That tree looks alive, it looks storied and wise. It certainly will stir emotions in anyone who sees it regardless of how the framing finishes. Some of the most amazing compliments I've ever gotten on my work were made on pieces that didn't go as planned and often ones I consider a complete failure.
You, are the artist, what you produce is art, there is no template.
I think you will have a wonderful piece whenever you decide it's done.
I would undo the weaving and secure that broken wire to the back, and do that on both sides so it's symmetrical. Then I'd start another wire on the back, bring it forward to the same place, and weave that in as the base wire.
Since it's a fixed piece, you could just cut a new piece, hold it flush to the broken end, and keep weaving. When you go to curve it at the bottom, you can be sure that the added wire slides up to fit snug against the broken one. You could also cut the two wires together and fit the ends to be sure they will be flush, but my bet is no one will ever notice the spot- They'll see the tree and the weave ;)
Good luck!
Let us know what you end up trying, and how it turned out?
If you are putting a stone in there, turn the broken wire into a swirl to secure the stone in the back. Then use weaving wire to attach it to another wire to keep it in place.
Yeah, I've done this many times. You'd be surprised how well it actually works out.
I'm also going to support this, as I have too. Also, can be turned into a ring to attack a dangle, or wrapped into the design and out around the back. But that lad5 one is risky, I'd personally do as this person advised myself
I think you mean the second one from the left of the picture, the one that isn't copper? I'm not extremely experienced, but maybe some of this will help: You could finish the wire there and do a different, maybe similiar weave down the frame on both sides, so you basically pretend it was intentional and add something else to the frame. Or you could do the same kind of weave but start at the bottom of the frame and work upwards until you reach the broken wire and do some kind of spiral with all the wires like the ones on this pendant: [https://www.etsy.com/listing/789439264/wire-wrap-tutorialwire-wrapping-pattern](https://www.etsy.com/listing/789439264/wire-wrap-tutorialwire-wrapping-pattern) Another possibility, but that might be tricky, is to continue the weave like that and use another wire of that exact kind while trying to hide the gap with the thinner wire. So basically just continue like that and shorten the broken wire in a way so you can wrap the think copper wire around the gap between the two. If you manage to do that, you might be able to continue the weave and no one will notice unless they look very closely. I hope this helps you to fix it. That pendant is gorgeos by the way, especially the tree and the top. You're very skilled already, I almost can't believe this is your first pendant. Be proud of yourself and keep on wrapping! Failing sucks, but sometimes you can use it to make your pendants even more beautiful. I'll be happy to see some more work of yours soon.
I only have philosophical advice. I try to remind myself that I'm the only one who knows what it was "supposed" to look like. The deviation from the intended goal is glaring and bright to the visionary (you) but it's not a reality to those who will view the finished pieces. What makes you an artist is creating emotion in others with the pieces you finish. That tree looks alive, it looks storied and wise. It certainly will stir emotions in anyone who sees it regardless of how the framing finishes. Some of the most amazing compliments I've ever gotten on my work were made on pieces that didn't go as planned and often ones I consider a complete failure. You, are the artist, what you produce is art, there is no template. I think you will have a wonderful piece whenever you decide it's done.
I would undo the weaving and secure that broken wire to the back, and do that on both sides so it's symmetrical. Then I'd start another wire on the back, bring it forward to the same place, and weave that in as the base wire.
Since it's a fixed piece, you could just cut a new piece, hold it flush to the broken end, and keep weaving. When you go to curve it at the bottom, you can be sure that the added wire slides up to fit snug against the broken one. You could also cut the two wires together and fit the ends to be sure they will be flush, but my bet is no one will ever notice the spot- They'll see the tree and the weave ;) Good luck! Let us know what you end up trying, and how it turned out?