Python Chain
Materials:
100 (approx) 3.5 20 ga square open jump rings
100 (approx) 3.5 20 ga open jump rings
Clasp of choice
2 pairs of bent nose pliers
Magnifiers & lamp (if needed)
Cost: $25.00 plus materials
Level: Beginner
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Students will learn to create this quick and easy python chain.
Industrial Links
Materials:
22” (approx) Rolo or box chain 7mm
2 Yd of 2mm Leather or rubber cord
OR
22” (approx) Rolo or box chain 3mm
2 Yd of 1mm Leather or rubber cord
AND
2 Beads that will fit on selected cord
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutters
Lamp and magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Great for guys! Give yourself a bit of a rugged industrial flare.
Button Chain
Materials:
approx. 76 jump rings, 5.0 ID 18 or 20 gauge, whichever will fit in button holes
approx. 11-14 buttons (depends on desired length of bracelet)
approx. 4 jump rings, 4.0 ID 18 or 20 gauge for attaching clasp
clasp of choice
2 pair chain nose pliers
Lamp & magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Summer Rain Earrings
Materials:
10 – 3.5 ID 20 Gauge Jump rings
8 each of 4 different colors( A, B, C, & D) 5.0 ID 20 Gauge jump rings
Drop beads (regular drops, or magatamas) 1 tube
Ear wires
2 pair chain nose pliers
Wire Cutters
Lamp and magnifiers if needed
Cost: Free plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Ken's Chain
Materials:
232 (approx.) 5.0 ID 18 gauge jump rings (sample uses ice blue)
116 (approx.) 4.5 ID 18 gauge jump rings (sample uses natural)
232 (approx.) 3.5 ID 20 gauge jump rings (sample uses copper)
These will yield a chain approx 18 inches in length
2 pair bent nose pliers
clasp of choice
-OR- to make clasp like sample:
2 inches 18 gauge wire
2 inches 20 gauge wire
round nose pliers
Lamp & Magnifier if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Rose Chain
Materials:
80 (approx) 5.0ID jump rings color A. Students may also choose to use a variety of colors, available in the Rose Chain Kits, sold separately.
40 (approx) 5.0ID jump rings color B (sample uses Green for the Vine)
*note* These ring counts are approximates and make a bracelet that measures about 7 inches in length without the clasp. Students may wish to adjust counts as necessary to achieve the desired length.
2 pair of pliers
Clasp of choice
5 charms (optional)
Lamp and magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
This easy chain can be made with roses in a variety of colors. You can have a rainbow of roses or a chain bouquet of just one color! Sample picture also shows an option of adding charms, if desired. This can be a great holiday or everyday accessory, just depending on what colors you pick!
Chainmail Christmas Tree
Materials:
Kit, sold separately, contains all rings needed to make 2 trees
1 pair earwires
2 pairs bent nose or chain nose pliers, some will be available for sharing in classroom. Students may wish to bring their own tools.
Cost: Free plus materials, one of the Free Classes on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Intermediate
Spring Link Chain Necklace
Materials:
2 colors of craft wire, 10 feet each, 18 gauge
1 focal bead
Tools: are available for classroom use, but students are encouraged to bring their own
round nose pliers
chain nose pliers
wire cutters
mandrel for wrapping, 1/8″ or 1/4″ for desired size, a wooden dowel may also be used
Lamp & magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Spiral Chain Earrings
Materials:
34-4.5 ID 18 gauge open jump rings
34 8/0 hex seed beads
Earring findings of choice
Two pair bent nose pliers
Magnifiers and lamp if needed
Cost: Free plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Diamond Chain
Diamond Chain 2
Materials
96 (approx) 5.0 jump rings
144(approx) 3.5 jump rings
Clasp of choice
2 pairs of chain nose pliers
Lamp and magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25.00 + Materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Students will learn how to make this wonderful bracelet out of jump rings.
