COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9002: Wire Structure - Cuff Bracelet From Form

 
SKILL SET AREA: Wire Work
PREREQUISITES: WIRE9001:Orientation to Wire and Wire Shaping
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To teach the student to learn how to manipulate otherwise soft wire so that it can be used as the structural base for a piece of jewelry.
To learn how to use a hammer to texture and strengthen wire
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: - bracelet
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:


- use hammering technique to both texture and increase the hardness of wire as a form or structural component
- use wire as a structural form from which to create a piece of jewelry
- weaving beads using wire
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 1-4 
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $30 fee/$30 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: purchase wire and beads for project, and bring tools
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9002:  Wire Structure - Cuff Bracelet From Form
Instructor:   Tracey Dooling
$30.00 fee ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

Students will learn how to use wire to create the structural base for a piece of jewelry, in this case, a bracelet, as well as how to weave beads using wire around this structural form.

LOOK & SEE: www.landofodds.com/beadschool/images/wire9002.jpg

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

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following: - shape wire
- familiarity with tools for manipulating wire
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following: - use wire to strengthen the structural underpinnings of jewelry
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES 
Supply List

2 foot - 16 gauge sterling silver or gold-filled wire or copper wire
6 foot - 24 gauge sterling silver or gold-filled wire or copper wire

150-200 assorted beads
Whatever you would like to use, from delicas to gemstones, and any shape in between

(tools are provided for classroom use, thought students may want to purchase their own)
round nose pliers
chain nose pliers
wire cutters or flush cutters
optional:  step pliers
optional:  chasing hammer, anvil and strike plate

(hammer, anvil and strike plate provided)

 
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided Copy of Bead and Button article with picture and instructions
INSTRUCTOR(S): Nancie Roark
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: twice a month