COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9722:  Wire-Wrapped Cuff Bracelet With Beads

 

 
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 into a bracelet.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Creating a bracelet that combines the color of beads with sterling silver and/or 14KT gold-filled wire
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- learn how to twist wire, wrap and attach beads
- consistent wraps and loops will be mastered

CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 2 1/2 - 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 1-6 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $60.00 fee/ $60.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

 
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9722:  WIRE-WRAPPED CUFF BRACELET WITH BEADS
Instructor: Elesa Phares
$60.00 fee  ($60.00 deposit reserves space)

Description:

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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

WIRE:
3 feet 20ga square wire, half hard
9 inches 20ga round wire, half hard
6 feet 20ga half-round, half hard wire
3 inches 18ga round, half hard wire
18-24 6mm or 4mm beads (any shape, material)

 

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