The purpose of this class is to design a necklace that reflects
your style and to use wire in creative ways. The necklace you
see in this image expresses my style, but you may have an entirely
different message to convey in your necklace. Not only will the
wire techniques in this necklace will be demonstrated, you will
have an opportunity to personalize and expand upon traditional
wire techniques in your design.
Please note: You need to have basic wire skills (jump rings,
eye pins, coiling, spirals, simple clasp) prior to taking the
class. |
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What to bring to class:
Beads with holes that accommodate 16 and/or 14 gauge wire
Optional: components such as coins, charms, bells, or sheet metal
pieces
20, 18, 16, 14 gauge dead soft wire - sterling silver or copper
Optional: 22 twisted wire
An assortment of 16 and/or 14 g jump rings pre-made (use your
judgment re size)
Long round nose pliers
* Flat nose pliers
* Chain nose pliers
* Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 14 gauge wire
* Steel bench block
Steel bench block pad
Ball peen hammer
* Plastic mallet
* Needle files
Colored pencils
Colored felt tip pens
Pencil
Ruler
Design templates if you have them
Bead reamer (nice, but not necessary)
6 inch ruler
Sharpie/indelible pen
Gray mat or hand towel
Note book to take notes
Copy of Seller's permit if you want to avoid paying tax on beads
and wire.
* Starred items are available to borrow
Please let us know in advance if you need to purchase wire
or tools. |
