Wirework

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Description: As seen in an industry magazine, create a sweet and petite bib necklace with the fabulous Now That's a Jig. This simple bib of tiny wire flowers combines your favorite wire type with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS new crystal pearls - the gemstone series.
 
Students will Learn: Using the new Now That's a Jig to form consistent flower shapes embellished with crystal pearls; form and forge a wire neck band to show off your Colorbox Garden. Some students may not complete this project in class.
 
Project will be completed in class.
 
At least 18 years old.
 
Supplies to Bring: Ball-peen hammer, bench block, cutters, metal files, ruler, safety glasses, task lamp, writing materials. Instructor will have some tool kits, including cutters, available for purchase in class. Optional: Magnifiers.
 
Pliers: Bentnose, chainnose, standard flatnose, standard roundnose. Pliers need to be dedicated to steel wire. Do not bring tools you intend to use again on fine wire.
 
Materials in Kit: Steel wire in various gauges, steel wool, wire brushes, ear plugs, cleaning cloth, Renaissance wax sample, marking material, SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystal pearls. A portion of this kit is underwritten by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.