COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9204: BEAD/WIRE CHUNKY NECKLACE AND CLASP
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 + cost of kit for the deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Wire

Tools will be provided
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9204: BEAD/WIRE CHUNKY NECKLACE AND CLASP
Instructor: Tracey Dooling
$30.00 fee  ($30.00 deposit reserves space)


Learn how to make bead/wire necklace, by wire-wrapping beads to create "links" used in a chain. Create a necklace.

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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:

 

 
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

Supplies:
Chunky (or other) beads to use in the necklace.
4 feet 22 gauge sterling silver (or other metal) wire
(24 gauge if using smaller beads)

3" of 14 gauge wire to make the clasp

 

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