You want to learn to create beautiful and unique
wire
jewelry but
your busy schedule
keeps you from committing to a 6-week course. Or, you simply prefer a
short, intensive jewelry making course. If either of these describes
you, then my 2-day Wire
Jewelry Fast StartSM workshop is the place
to be!
On day one of this exciting boot camp style
training
program we'll cover the
basic wire jewelry techniques
needed to design and create your own beautiful wire jewelry! You'll
become familiar with the "tools of the trade" and their proper uses.
We'll discuss a variety of basic technical aspects. Various finishing
techniques will also be covered.
On day two, we'll expand
upon the fundamentals and build on those basic skills. You'll learn
more
advanced links, clasps, wire wrapping techniques and finishes. And,
finally, you'll gain valuable insight on some of the finer details that
will make your jewelry stand out from
the ordinary!
Take one day or take them both. Either way, it
won't be
a time to relax...but it will be a whole lot of fun. And in lightning
fast time you'll be well on your way to creating beautiful wire jewelry
like the pros!
Here are just a few of the many skills and
techniques you'll learn:
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
- Soft
tape measure
- 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 using your own tools. Quality
tool kits will be available for purchase at the class.
A MATERIALS
FEE
will include all necessary gauges of copper and Sterling silver wires,
beads, chemicals, gloves, etc. Additional Sterling
silver wire will be available for purchase at the class. Of course,
you may bring your own supplies.
You'll
create several pieces of jewelry during the Wire Jewelry Fast StartSM.
And, with
the wire
jewelry techniques that you'll learn here,
you'll be well on your way to making wire
jewelry like a pro. So,
put on your workout clothes and come join the fun!
Class
Schedule
