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— Wire Collage Pendant —

wire collage pendant classExpress yourself using a variety of wireworking techniques in this 6 hour workshop. You'll twist, coil and manipulate copper wire, adding your beads to create a one-of-a-kind piece of wire art jewelry that truly expresses your individuality. For a pleasing contrast, you may also use Sterling silver wire in your design.


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 take-home tutorial with photos.

Intermediate wire working skills recommended.

A MATERIALS FEE will be added to cover the cost of copper wire and basic beads. Sterling silver wire and an assortment of gemstone, lampwork and metal beads will be available for purchase or you may bring your own.

Class Schedule

 
wire collage pendant

wire collage pendant


"What a fun class, Stacy! I can't wait for the next one!"




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