COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9115: Make A Rosary
SKILL SET AREA: Wire Work
PREREQUISITES: Orientation to Jewelry Making
WIRE9001:Orientation to Wire and Wire Shaping
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:  
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

 

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

 
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 / $30.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Wire
Beads, charms and drops, crucifix or centerpiece.

Tools will be provided
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9115: MAKE A ROSARY
Instructor: Tracey Dooling
$30.00 fee  ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

Learn the steps in making a bead-chain rosary. You can adapt this technique for both secular and non-secular projects.

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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:

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.  

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

 

 
Written Instructions Provided YES 
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

20 gauge Wire (minimum of 5 feet)
6mm round beads (fire polish, druks, gemstone, whatever)
rosary or y-necklace centerpiece
cross or crucifix or other decorative drop element

 

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