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Wire Heart Pendant

Monday Jan 30, 2012
Wire Heart Pendant

Wire Heart Pendant

 Materials :
18ga Wire
24 ga wire
Drop Beads
Chain nose pliers
Bent nose pliers
Round nose pliers
flat nose pliers
Wire Cutters
Magnifiers & Lamp (if needed)
Scissors
Lamp and magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner


Tree of Life

Monday Jan 23, 2012

Tree of Life

Tree of Life

Tree of Life

Tree of Life

 

Materials
18 ga wire
26 ga wire
Stones, Chips, Crystals, or Beads of Choice

Tools:  Round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, wire cutters, flat nose pliers, tools are available for classroom however bring any needed tools you may already have.

Cost:  $25.00 plus materials

Instructor:  Lori Moreda

Level:  Beginner


Hearts-a-Plenty

Monday Jan 23, 2012
Hearts-a-Plenty

Hearts-a-Plenty

Materials :
18ga Wire
18ga 5.0 id jump rings
Chain nose pliers
Bent nose pliers
Round nose pliers
flat nose pliers
Wire Cutters
Magnifiers & Lamp (if needed)
Scissors
Lamp and magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Beginner


Penelope Earrings

Monday Sep 26, 2011

Penelope Earrings

Penelope Earrings

Materials:
18” Approx 20 GA Wire
Ear wire if not making your own
Round nose pliers
Flush cut wire cutters
Emory file or needle file
Chain nose pliers
2 Beads that have a large enough hole to accommodate two passes of the wire
Lamp and magnifiers if needed

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Debbie McCoy

Level: Intermediate


Cabochon Bracelet

Friday Sep 23, 2011

Cabochon Bracelet

Cabochon Bracelet

Materials:
Cabochon
24-20 GA SQ Wire – 5 ft ( GA based on size of cab and style you wish to present wire to cab ratio)
22-20 GA HR Wire – 2 ft ( depends on size of SQ wire you decide to use)

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor:  Vanessa Hinds

Level:  Intermediate

Prerequisite:  Basic Techniques II and Wrap-A-Cab classes.

A beautiful bracelet with a stunning cabochon center.


Spiral Necklace

Friday Sep 23, 2011

Spiral Necklace

Spiral Necklace

Materials:
Wire: 16 GA Round – 1 1/2 ft
Chain in the length and style desired

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Vanessa Hinds

Level: Beginner

Prerequisite:  Basic Techniques I

Elegant wire made spiral centre piece, perfect for an evening out or casual enough for daytime.


Wire Cages

Monday May 30, 2011

Wire Cage

 Materials:
approx. 5 ft. – 20 gauge or 22 gauge square wire, depends on the size of stone chosen
approx. 2 ft. – 20 gauge half round wire
Stones, beads, or marbles of choice, no hole necessary, any size, any shape.

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Vanessa Hinds

Level: Beginner

*pre-requisite*: Basic Wire Techniques 1 & 2


3 Stone Pendant

Monday May 30, 2011

3 Stone Pendant

Materials:
approx. 6 inches – 20 gauge 1/2 round wire, 1/2 hard or soft
approx. 6 inches – 22 gauge square wire, 1/2 hard or soft
snap sets: 3 pairs, 1 each in sizes 4, 5 and 6 mm in color of student’s choice

Cost: $25 plust materials

Instructor: Vanessa Hinds

Level: Intermediate

*Pre-requisite* Basic classes taken: Wire Techniques 1 & 2.


Wrap-A-Cab

Wednesday Apr 27, 2011

Wrap-A-Cab

Materials:
21 gauge square wire, gold filled or sterling silver
20 gauge half round wire, gold filled or sterling silver
Cabochon, a larger stone will be easier for beginners, stone need not have a hole

Tools:
*Note* Students are encouraged to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters/Flush cutters
Basic wire working tools

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Vanessa Hinds

Level: Beginner

An essential technique in wire working is wrapping a cabochon. Any stone, lampwork glass, polymer or other medium object can be a cabochon. Students will learn the basics for wrapping and making a basic bail to transform their chosen cabochon into a beautiful piece of jewelry!


3 Easy Rings

Wednesday Apr 27, 2011

3 Easy Rings

3 Easy Rings

Materials:
20 or 21 gauge practice wire
3 feet – 21 gauge square wire, gold filled or sterling silver
3 feet – 20 gauge half round wire, gold filled or sterling silver

1 foot – 14 gauge half round, gold filled or sterling silver
1 – 6 mm bead
2 – 4 mm bead
2 – 2 mm bead

1 pearl, or focal bead of choice, must be able to fit on wire
1 snapset in 4, 5 or 6 mm size

Tools:
*Note* Students are encouraged to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Wire cutters/Flush cutters
Basic wire working tools

Cost: $25 plus materials

Instructor: Vanessa Hinds

Level: Beginner

Students will learn wire wrapping and working techniques to create these easy to make and fun to wear rings. The three styles include a snake ring, focal bead ring, and a five-bead adjustable ring.


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