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— Romancing the Bead —

art of the patinaDo 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 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

MATERIALS FEE includes a complete written take-home tutorial with photos.

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

Class Schedule

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"I had an awesome time.....what other classes can I take?"




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