COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9721:  Wire-Wrapped Swarovski Slide Bracelet

 

 
SKILL SET AREA:

Wire Wrap
Intermediate level

 
PREREQUISITES:

Suggested that student take
Orientation to Beads & Jewelry Findings
WIRE9700: Pattern Wire Bracelet or previous wire-wrapping experience

Student might also be interested in taking
WIRE9001:Orientation to Wire and Wire Shaping - Jewelry Findings
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: To further your knowledge of wire wrapping technique and to incorporate beads and movement in a bracelet.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Create a bracelet that combines movement and the color of Swarvoski beads in a unique design.
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- learn to wrap sterling silver wires
- learn to attach a slide bead into a section and then attach the segments together to form a linked bracelet
- learn to make your own clasp and attach it to the bracelet

CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 1-6 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $50.00 fee/ $50.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Student will need to purchase 3 Swarvoski slide beads, wire and jump rings.

All tools are provided.
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9721:  WIRE-WRAPPED SWAROVSKI SLIDE BRACELET
Instructor: Elesa Phares
$50.00 fee  ($50.00 deposit reserves space)

Description: The student will learn to wire wrap three wires together, attach the slide bead and bending the wire to secure the bead. Forming equal and consistent loops is critical in this project. The student will learn how to attach each segment and to bend them to fit around the wrist, as well as make and attach a clasp.

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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:  
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

3 feet - 20 ga square, half-hard sterling silver wire
1 foot - 20 ga half round, half-hard, sterling silver wire
3 inches of 18 ga round, half-hard, sterling silver wire
3 - Swarvoski slide beads
* These are available at Be Dazzled Beads; instructor will also have some for sale.
2 - 18 ga sterling silver jump rings

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

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: every two months