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— Basic
Wire Jewelry Techniques II —
 Do
you want to create beautiful and unique jewelry using wire and beads?
If so, then this is the place to be! In Basic Wire I you learned the
fundamentals...now it's time to build on those basic skills. In this
6-week class you will learn many of the finer details that will make
your jewelry stand out from the ordinary. Learn more advanced links,
clasps, wire wrapping techniques and finishes, and take your wire
jewelry art to the next level!
Here are some of the
more advanced skills and techniques you'll learn:
- Punching
and dapping — cutting, shaping and forming metal to create
charms, discs, bead caps, etc.
- Links,
links and more links!
- Letter
and design stamping
- Twisting
and coiling wire
- More
specialized wire jewelry making tools — What? When? How? (You
can never have too many tools :) )
- Hammering
and texturizing
- Further
developing your own unique style, giving your jewelry added panache and
flair!
- Advanced finishing techniques,
including "aging" and coloring your jewelry with a patina and applying
protective coatings
Recommended
tools to bring to
the workshop:
- 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)
- 12 inch zero centering ruler
(available at Jo-Ann stores)
- Sharpie®
or other indelible pen
Some
tools will be available to borrow. However,
I highly recommend using your own tools. I
have quality tools available for purchase.
A MATERIALS FEE
will include all necessary gauges of copper wire and some beads.
A
variety of materials and tools will be available for purchase or bring
your own! Sterling
silver wire will be available at a reasonable market price. Of course,
you may bring your own supplies.
Take your
wire art skills to the next level. Come prepared to create
lots of beautiful jewelry in this fun and exciting hands-on course!
Prerequisites:
Completion of Basic Wire Jewelry Techniques I or intermediate
wire skills
Class
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