COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9700:  Pattern Wire Bracelet and Intro to Wire Wrapping
SKILL SET AREA:

Wire Wrap
Beginner Level

This class is a prerequisite for all the other wire wrapping classes.
PREREQUISITES:

Suggested that student take Orientation to Beads & Jewelry Findings

Student might also be interested in taking WIRE9001:Orientation to Wire and Wire Shaping - Jewelry Findings
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To learn the basic technique of wire wrapping.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Student will learn to make a bangle bracelet from sterling and/or 14KT gold-filled wire.
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- learn the differences in wire
- learn how to use the proper tools
- learn how to manipulate and twist your own wire
- learn how to wrap it to sterling pattern wire
- learn to make your own clasp
- and with printed instructions, learn how to determine the final size or your piece

CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 1-6 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $30.00 fee +$40.00 kit/ $70.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Wire and instructions for this first course is a required purchase as a kit for $40.00
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9700:  PATTERN WIRE BRACELET AND INTRO TO WIRE WRAPPING
Instructor: Elesa Phares
$30.00 fee  ($70.00 deposit reserves space)
Kit of wire and instructions - $40.00

Description: Learn the basic techniques involved in wire wrapping. This class is open to all skill levels but is designed for a true beginner, one who has never tried this medium before. Each student will learn the differences in wire, how to use the proper tools, and how to manipulate the wire to create a finished bangle bracelet. The student will also learn how to make and attach a clasp.

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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 , along with sizing information
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

 

Tools:   (these tools are available for class use, though students may want to purchase their own)
round nose pliers
chain nose pliers
flat nose pliers
round forming pliers
bent nose pliers
flush cut pliers
step pliers - concave/convex forming pliers
cup bur
sliding pin vise
swivel pin vise

Kit ($40.00):
2 feet 20ga half-hard square, sterling and/or 14KT gold-filled wire
1 1/2 feet 20ga half-hard, half round, sterling and/or 14KT gold-filled wire
3 inches 18ga half-hard, round, sterling and/or 14KT gold filled wire
Sterling Silver Pattern Wire (small-5 inches; medium -6 inches, large-7 inches)
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): Elesa Phares
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once or twice a month