Wirework

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Description: Create this stunning copper cuff as you learn to weave beads with fine-gauge wire onto a heavy-gauge wire frame. This cuff is “BeJuled” with freshwater pearls, jade, daisy spacers, and Swarovski crystals. Additional session held Saturday, June 8 (B130016).
 
Students will Learn: How to create a heavy-gauge wire frame, add columns of beads to the frame, and then weave 2-4 mm beads into the columns. Students will also learn tips and tricks for working with fine-gauge wire.
 
Prerequisites: Knowledge in use of basic jewelry tools.
 
Project will not be completed in class.
 
At least 16 years old.
 
Supplies to Bring: Beading mat, flush-cut wire cutters, permanent marker (pointed), ruler, task lamp, blue painter’s tape.

 
Pliers: Chainnose without grooves, standard flatnose, nylon-jaw wire straightener.
 
Materials in Kit: Various gauges of dead soft, antique copper wire; freshwater pearls; Swarovski crystals; jade beads; Bali antique copper daisy spacers.
 
Limit: One seat per person per class.