Wire Crochet & Beads
Materials:
24/26ga soft wire (spool)
Crochet hook
Assorted beads that fit on your wire
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Lo Hammerly
Wire Crochet with Beads
Posted by Justin | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire Tuesday May 21, 2013Leftover Pendant
Posted by Justin | Under All New Classes & Special Events for Current Month!, Wire Monday May 20, 2013
Leftover Bead Pendant
Assorted “leftover” beads: 1-2 focal size, crystals, pearls, 8/0 and 6/0 seed beads, gemstones, etc. Cordinating colours, about a handful.
16, 18, or 20 ga wire
22, 24, or 26 ga wire
Tools:
Chain nose pliers
Wire cutter
Optional: hammer and anvil, wire twister
Cost: $25.00
Instructor: Lo Hammerly
Level: Beginner
Viking Knit
Posted by Justin | Under All New Classes & Special Events for Current Month!, Wire Tuesday Apr 30, 2013
Viking Knit
Materials:
22-24ga wire
2 cones
Clasp of choice
Draw plates
Dowel
Wire cutters
Round and chain nose pliers
Instructor: Lo
Fast Findings
Posted by Justin | Under All New Classes & Special Events for Current Month!, Wire Tuesday Apr 30, 2013
Fast Findings
Materials:
Wire 20ga or 21ga round
Hammer and anvil
Small round beads
Round pliers
Chain pliers
Step dowel pliers (optional)
Instructor: Lo
Level: Beginner
Cost: $15.00
In this one hour introduction to wire working students will learn how to make basic wire findings with the use of various pliers and tools to shape the wire.
Fancy Bowtie Bangle
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire Monday Jan 14, 2013
Materials:
Practice wire in 20 or 21 gauge
For project:
20 or 21 gauge square wire in metal of choice, approx. 5 feet
20 or 21 gauge half round wire in metal of choice, approx. 5 feet
3mm or 4mm round metal beads, for accent, smaller beads are easier
Tools:
Classroom tools will be available for use, students may bring any of the following to class. Please mark individual tools to distinguish from classroom supply.
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Wire cutters
Pin vise
Narrow masking tape
Sharpie marker
Elegant Wire Bangle
Posted by Andrella | Under All New Classes & Special Events for Current Month!, Bracelets, Classes, Wire Monday Jan 14, 2013
Materials:
Practice wire, 20 or 22 gauge
For project:
20 or 21 gauge square wire in metal of choice, approx. 5 feet
20 or 21 gauge half round wire in metal of choice, approx. 5 feet
4mm round metal beads for embellishment
6mm crystals, round is easiest shape to work with
Tools:
Classroom tools will be available for use, students may bring any of the following to class. Please mark individual tools to distinguish from classroom supply.
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Wire cutters
Pin vise
Masking tape
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Lo Hammerly
Level: Advanced, students should be proficient with wire working techniques and making bangles before attempting this project for the best success.
Sparkly Bangle
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire Wednesday Nov 28, 2012
Materials:
4 mm Bicone crystals; Roundel crystals may also be used, but are an increased skill level
20 or 21 gauge half round wire
20 or 21 gauge square wire
The wire should be the same gauge for both shapes and the same color unless you desire a mixed metals look.
Tools:
Classroom tools will be available for use, students may bring any of the following to class. Please mark individual tools to distinguish from classroom supply.
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Wire cutters
Pin vise
Cost: $25 plus materials
Level: Intermediate
Instructor: Lo Hammerly
Basic Wire Bangle
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire Wednesday Nov 28, 2012
Materials:
20 or 21 gauge half round wire
20 or 21 gauge square wire
Students will need an additional length of the square wire to twist for the accent row.
Tools:
Classroom tools will be available for use, students may bring any of the following to class. Please mark individual tools to distinguish from classroom supply.
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Wire cutters
Pin vise
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Lo Hammerly
Level: Easy
Make your very own bracelet out of wire, and with the twisted row it will have a fun accent. This can be a great accessory for the fashionable lady or gentleman, so it is great for gift giving!
Classic Wire Cabochon
Posted by Andrella | Under Bracelets, Classes, Wire Saturday Nov 24, 2012
Materials:
approx. 5 to 10 feet of Square 20, 21 or 22 gauge wire
approx. 10 feet of Half Round 20 or 21 gauge wire
Cabochon can be a large bead, stone, or glass piece that you would like to wrap, a flat back shape is easier to wrap
Tools:
Classroom tools will be available for use, students may bring any of the following to class. Please mark individual tools to distinguish from classroom supply.
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Nylon jaw pliers
Wire cutters
Pin vise
Dowels of various sizes
Swiss Army Knife, tapered blade can be helpful
1/4″ wide masking tape
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Lo Hammerly
Level: Intermediate
Focus Wire Rings
Posted by Andrella | Under Classes, Wire Friday Nov 23, 2012
Materials:
Focal beads can be any variety of bead with a hole to fit on wire or a larger component to be wrapped
Round Wire 18 or 20 gauge
Tools:
Classroom tools will be available for use, students may bring any of the following to class. Please mark individual tools to distinguish from classroom supply.
Ring mandrel
Rubber head hammer
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters
Cost: $25 plus materials
Level: Easy
Instructor: Debbie Krieter
