Join us for a free instructional seminar about wire wrapping. Students can bring any tools they have for a complimentary evaluation of how they will best suit your wire wrapping. Instructor will discuss the basic fundamentals of wire wrapping jewelry as well as the use of various tools, tool care, and wire types.
Cost: Free! Call or stop by the shop to reserve your space today!
Instructor: Vanessa Hinds
Wire Techniques 2
Materials:
Practice wire: Round 20,21, or 22, and 24 or 26 gauge
Square 20, 21, 22ga
Half round 20 or 21ga
examples of material: tinned copper, copper, brass. *Note: Sterling Silver or Gold is not recommended for practice*
To make cuff, students will need:
Square wire, 20 or 21ga, 3ft
Half Round wire, 20 or 21 ga, 2ft
Tools:
*Note* Students are encourage to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Any additional wire working tools, students may choose to bring these
Cost: $25 plus materials
Level: Intermediate. Prerequisite for this class is Basic Wire Techniques 1, or at least 3 months wire working experience. Students need to be proficient in making eye loops, wrapped loops, spirals, and figure eight’s before attending this course.
Wire Techniques 1
Materials:
Practice wire: 20, 21, or 22 gauge round, examples of material: tinned copper, copper, brass. *Note: Sterling Silver or Gold is not recommended for practice*
2-4 pearls, beads, or crystals, any size from 6mm to 14mm
2 earring findings, of choice
Project wire: 2ft of 20 gauge round,*make sure the wire is the correct size to fit the hole of your chosen bead or pearl*
Tools:
*Note* Students are encouraged to bring tools they have, and may share classroom tools as availability permits.
Steel block
Chasing Hammer
Raw Hide Hammer
Lamp & Magnifiers if needed
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Vanessa Hinds
Level: Beginner
Wire Mermaid
Materials:
Soft flex
2- 10 or 12 mm beads
1- 20 mm bead
4 mm cub beads
6/0 seed beads in 2 colors
Bugle beads
11/0 seed beads
28 gauge wire, can be craft wire in a color to match beads
various assorted beads as desired to add style to student’s individual mermaid!
Lobster clasp
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Kari Bunker
Level: Beginner
Students will work with wire and a variety of beads to create a lovely mermaid, perfect for hanging in your car, a window, or just about anywhere as decoration!
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
Briolette Shuffle Necklace
Materials
1 strand of briolettes
20ga wire Copper was used in sample.
18ga wire Sterling Silver was used in sample
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: Debbie McCoy
Level: Beginner
Earring Square
Materials:
22 gauge Wire, approx. 16 inches, color of choice
assorted bugle beads, sizes 3 mm – 12 mm
26 gauge colored wire (optional) approx. 20 inches
Earring findings of choice
Cost: $25 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy
Level: Intermediate
Daphne Bracelet
Materials
20 or 21 Ga Round 5′
7- Beads 4-8 mm
Clasp of choice
Cost: $25.00 plus materials
Instructor: Bobbie Chumack
Level: Beginner
Students will learn to create wire wrapped bracelet.
Wire Christmas Trees
Materials
12″ 20Ga Wire
8/0 Seed beads
E6000 glue
Earring finding of choice
Wire cutters
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Cost: $25.00 plus materials
Instructor: Debbie McCoy or Andrella McCoy
Level: Beginner
Create these flirty holiday earrings with a little wire and some beads.
Wire Wrap Cabochon
Materials:
5′ (approx) 21 gauge square dead soft wire
5-7′ (approx) 21 gauge half round half hard wire
Pin vise
Round nose pliers
Flat chain-nose pliers
Wire cutters
Quilter’s tape
Magnifiers and lamp if needed
Sharpie marker
Cabochon of choice
Cost: $25.00 plus materials
Instructor: Bobbie Chumack
Level: Beginner
Create stunning pendants by wrapping wire around a cabochon.
