Title: Introduction to Wire Jewelry: Wrapped Necklaces

Date: October 29, 2003

Time: Wednesday Evening:  6:30pm – 8:30 pm

Tuition: $89.95  (includes supplies)

Approximate Cost of Jewelry Supplies: $8.00

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: 
                

Goal: To GO HOME with a nice, new piece of jewelry to show off!

Class Description:

Learn the basic skills required to make Necklaces, Bracelets, and Anklets, beginning with a demonstration on the proper way to hold and use hand tools.  Learn how to make all the necessary parts for jewelry construction:

  1. Eye Pins
  2. Bead Wraps
  3. Jump Rings
  4. Standard Bracelet Closures and Clasps

All Jewelry making supplies are available at Michaels.

  1. 1 Spool of 22 Gauge Copper, Artistic, or Craft wire.

  2. 1 Spool of 18 Gauge to match above. 

  3. Assorted Glass or Semi Precious Beads with holes that your wire will fit through.

  Tools:   Please note that the surface of household tools is grooved, and will leave scratches and bite marks on your wire.  Tools made especially for jewelry have a smooth inner surface so that your precious metals do not get scratched or nicked.  Jewelry making tools are available for purchase at Michaels.
  1. Wire Cutters - Flush Cut
  2. Round Nose Jewelry Pliers
  3. Chain Nose Pliers.

 

Coming Soon! 

  • Learn how to make a Charm Bracelet from your very own unique Hand-crafted chain. (see below)
  • Learn how to make ear wires, and the popular "Cluster" and "Chandelier" Earrings.
  • Learn how to use a jig to get consistent design results in your chain components.
 

 

   
 Skills:
  • Bead Wraps
  •  Eye Pins
Skills:
  • Bead Wraps
  •  Eye Pins
  • Jump Rings
Skills:
  • Jump Rings
  • Basic Clasps
Skills:
  • Bead Wraps
  •  Eye Pins
  • Jump Rings
 

 

  To see MORE finished pieces of the jewelry YOU can make with your new skills, go to: http://www. /Products/index.htm

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