▪ Romancing The Bead ▪
Do you love big, beautiful glass focal beads and want to show them off? If so, this is just the class for you!!! In this workshop, you'll learn how to weave, coil and wrap that wire to best show off those exquisite focal beads. Learn two different techniques for dressing up your large glass focals, turning them into beautiful wearable art!. The one is a wrapped coil for beads with center holes and the other is for showcasing those cabochons, like dichroic glass.
Recommended tools to bring to the workshop:
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 12 gauge wire
- Ball peen 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
- #000 Fine steel wool
Some tools will be available to borrow; however, I highly recommend bringing your own tools if you have them. I typically have quality tools available for purchase.
A separate materials fee will include the necessary supplies to complete all class projects. A variety of supplies will also be available for purchase. And, of course, you may bring your own. You'll also take home a complete written tutorial.
Basic wire working skills recommended but all skill levels are welcome.
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