Jewelry Making Class - Making wire jewelry

 

 

 

Gemstone Gifts -  How to use a Jewelry Jig
Serving: New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania

Date:

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

Tuition: $89.95  (includes supplies)

Cost of Jewelry Supplies: $4.00

Skill Level: Beginner

Instructor: 
                

Class Description:

You will learn the basic techniques used for creating components used in  Necklaces, Bracelets, and Anklets.  We will begin with a demonstration on the proper way to hold and use hand tools, and then get right into skills! 

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

Learn how to make:

t Eye Pins   t Bead Wraps    t Jump Rings    t Closures and Clasps

Materials needed:

  • ■ Assorted Glass or Semi Precious Beads with holes that your wire will fit through.
    ■      No. 8 and number 5 knitting needles for making wire coils
    ■      A ruler and a Black Sharpie marker pen
  Tools:   You can use tools you have at home for this practice class if you wish, but 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 tool are available at Michaels

 

Available Classes:

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

 

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