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— Cool Connections —

cool connections wire jewelry classStop paying retail prices for your wire jewelry findings! In this fast-paced half day workshop you'll learn to make your own clasps, spiral hooks, jump rings, toggles, numerous links and basic earwires out of various gauges of copper and Sterling silver wire, all without the use of soldering or torching. Not only will you save money, but the skills you learn here will enable you to add your own unique stamp to the jewelry you create!


Recommended tools to bring to the workshop:

  • Round nose pliers
  • Flat nose pliers
  • Chain nose pliers
  • Flush cutters
  • Ball pein or chasing hammer
  • Mandrels of different sizes (knitting needles and round writing pens work well for this)
  • Needle files
  • 6 inch ruler
  • Steel bench block
  • Sharpie® or other indelible pen
  • Hand towel
  • Polishing cloth

Your workshop fee includes a complete written tutorial with photos.

A $10 MATERIALS FEE includes all necessary gauges of copper wire and 2 feet of 20 gauge Sterling silver wire for earring backs.

Please feel free to bring additional Sterling silver wire and your own beads.

Basic wire working skills recommended but all skill levels are welcome.


Class Schedule



 cool connections class


"You made sure we understood each step and made it fun!"
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