COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9723:  Wire Wrapping A Cabochon - Pendant

       

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 to create a pendant.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Creating a pendant in basic wire wrapping technique with a simple cabochon in gold-filled or sterling silver wire.
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- learn how to determine amount of wire needed for a pendant
- learn to wire wrap multiple wires
- learn to use the tools to secure the cabochon
- learn to fashion a bail as an organic extension of your wire-wrapped piece
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 wire and cabochons
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9723:  WRAPPING A CABOCHON - PENDANT
Instructor: Elesa Phares
$50.00 fee  ($50.00 deposit reserves space)

Description: Learn to use the wire wrapping techniques to secure a cabochon for a pendant and create a unique piece. You will learn to make a bail and a unique design with the excess wire. This project allows you to have a finished pendant that is one of a kind. Many techniques with the tools to show you different design ideas.

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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

2 feet - 20 ga square, half-hard sterling silver or 14KT gold-filled wire
1 foot - 20 ga half round, half hard, sterling silver or 14KT gold-filled wire
Cabochons - approximately the size of a quarter
*The instructor will have a variety of cabochons available for purchase. There are also many glass and gemstone cabachons available for purchase at Be Dazzled Beads.

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: once a month