Tight twists to hold curves to one another are an important part of the design. Students should use pliers to make the twists in the wire. Use regular pliers for wide bends and needle-nose pliers for smaller twists. Students should join pieces of wire by twisting them together and squeezing with the pliers. The twists are part of the filigree design.
Students place the cord through the loop and tie a knot in the cord.
Students' maps should be checked for accuracy of nomadic populations and migratory patterns. Filigree jewelry should be representative of Arab culture using Arabic designs. Using a map of North Africa and the Middle East, have students create a caravan trade route with stopping points where they would be able to trade.