COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9113:  Wire Charm Bracelet

SKILL SET AREA:

Wire Work

PREREQUISITES:

Orientation to Jewelry Making
WIRE9001:Orientation to Wire and Wire Shaping

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

To make a charm link bracelet using wire, and to add wire-linked charms and beads/drops to it.

DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

Make a charm bracelet chain and the wire-linked charms to dangle from it.

 

DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

Learning to use wire to make a self-contained link.

CLASS TIME ESTIMATE:

3 hours

This should be sufficient time to finish the project during class.

 

MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS:

1-4 students

CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:

$30.00 instructional fee / $40.00 deposit
$10.00 kit of jump rings, a clasp and some wire

ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

$10.00 kit of jump rings, a clasp and some wire
plus,
Beads, charms and drops.

Tools will be provided

WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9113:  CHARM BRACELET WITH DROPS
Instructor: Tracey Dooling
$30.00 fee  ($40.00 deposit reserves space)
$10.00 kit of jump rings, a clasp and some wire
Additional supplies required

In this class, students will learn how to make a charm link bracelet using wire, and to add wire-linked charms and beads/drops to it.

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http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg
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At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following:

Know what the different types of jewelry findings are, such as what clasps, headpins and eyepins are.

Understanding the basics about wire and wire shaping.

Be comfortable using tools for shaping wire.   Both hands will be holding a tool at times.

 

At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:

The student will feel comfortable making their own wire-wrapped loops for more charms, earrings, or by linking them to make chains.

 

Written Instructions Provided

YES 

Finished Sample(s) Provided

YES

Supply List

$10.00 kit of jump rings, a clasp and some wire.
Beads, drops and charms to link to the bracelet.   As much or as little as you want.

Bring whatever beads you would like to make into charms to put on your bracelet.   A minimum of 25 4mm round or shaped beads.   I wouldn't recommend round beads larger than 10mm.   Size 11/0's are good for fille and little bits of color.   We will be working with sterling silver wire in this class.

Tools: (tools are provided for classroom use, thought students may want to purchase their own)
round nose pliers
chain nose pliers
wire cutters
optional:  flat nose pliers
optional: flush cut pliers
optional:  step pliers

Ruler

List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

All Wired Up (Mark Lareau)
Great Wire Jewelry (Irene Peterson)
Making Bead & Wire Jewelry (Dawn Cusick)

INSTRUCTOR(S):

Nancie Roark

HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED:

once a month