COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER:

WIRE9731:  Wrapping a Cabochon - Bracelet

 

 
SKILL SET AREA:

Wire Wrap
Advanced level

 
PREREQUISITES:

Suggested that student take
Orientation to Beads & Jewelry Findings
WIRE9700: Pattern Wire Bracelet or previous wire-wrapping experience
WIRE9723: Wrapping a Cabochon - Pendant

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 unique bracelet.
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS: Combining the technique of the cabochon pendant with the pattern wire bracelet. You will create a cabochon and then attach to the pattern wire to create a bracelet.
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

- learn to wrap a cabochon with the ability to link on both ends.
- learn to create consistent spirals and manipulate the wire to create a balanced design
- learn to wrap pattern wire in sections to create the bracelet.
- create a clasp and attach it to the piece

CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3 1/2 - 4 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 1-6 students
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT: $105.00 fee/ $105.00 deposit
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT:

Student will need to purchase wire, pattern wire, and a cabochon.

All tools are included.
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

WIRE9731:  WRAPPING A CABOCHON - BRACELET
Instructor: Elesa Phares
$105.00 fee  ($105.00 deposit reserves space)

Description: Using the wire wrapping technique to create a cabochon bracelet with spirals and color. This project is as elegant as the design made with the excess wire and the cabochon used. Also enhancing the piece, is the choice of pattern wire to create the bracelet component. This technique can also be used to create unique pendants.

 

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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

5 feet, 20 gauge square, half hard sterling silver or 14KT gold-filled wire
1 foot, 20 gauge 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 quarter