COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

BS0001/GEN6003:  Basics of Bead Stringing and Attaching Clasps
SKILL SET AREA: Introductory Level Core Course
General / Bead Stringing
PREREQUISITES: Orientation to Beads &Orientation to Jewelry Making
YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO CHECK INTO.... BW2001: Needle and Thread - Netted Needlecase
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To introduce the student to the choices needed to be made when deciding how to string beads and select and attach a clasp.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

This is a practice class.   You won't be doing any particular project.

- string beads and attach clasp using thread, needle and wax
- string beads and attach clasp using flex wire and crimp beads
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED: - how to wax your thread
- how to string beads and attach clasp, maintaining tension, first using a  needle/thread technique and then using a cable wire/crimp bead technique
- how to use crimp beads
- learn how to choose an appropriate type of clasp
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 4 -8 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $30 fee/$30 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: Supplies as stated below
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

BS0001:  Basics of Bead Stringing and Attaching Clasps
Instructor: James Jones
$30.00 fee ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of bead stringing and attaching clasps.   Demonstrated are two techniques - use of needle/thread/was and use of flex wire with crimp beads.   The range of types of clasps, and their pros and cons, is discussed.

This course is one of two introductory core courses.

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg
/curr/electives/beadstring/beadstring.htm

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: The student should have a general understanding about types of beads and types of jewelry findings.
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: Choose an appropriate clasp, and bead stringing method.
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

6-8" of size 4mm beads (any style or color)
C-Lon (preferred) or Nymo D thread, black, on bobbin
2- Size 10 beading needles
Bees wax
1 clasp, any style, preferably one in sterling silver, gold-filled, or vermeil.   (be sure you have both the clasp part and the catch or ring part)
scissors
work surface

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided The Basics of Bead Stringing (Debbie Kanan)
Bead Stringing (Elizabeth Ward)
INSTRUCTOR(S): James Jones
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: 3-4 times each month