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2008 Learn to bend and forge a heavy wire component base and then embellish it with sensationally simple wire components to make and impressive set. Use glass, gemstones, crystals or a mix of them all. You cannot add too many of this studding piece. The sample is a must-see! Level: intermediate wireworking Length of class: 6 hours |
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Classes: Hooked on Wire, Burlingame, CA (earrings only) Sunday, September 28th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm |
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Bring sparkle to your holidays and dangle briolettes from chain or your own handmade custom ear wires. Learn to make two versions of this trendy earring--with and without chain--as well has how to make your own ear wires. Detailed written instructions included. All tools provided for class and are available for order. A $15 materials fee includes glass and crystal beads and sterling silver chain and wire or contact instructor to request a materials list at least 2 weeks in advance of class.
Level: All Levels, previous wire experience helpful Length of class: 2 hours |
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2006
Learn to twist the bending, sparkling arms that make up this enchanting and perfectly challenging earring. Student must be able to created a wrapped loop unassisted.
Level: Intermediate |
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Classes: No longer offered.
Complete Kits, Directions, & Refills:
Past Offering: The Beading Frenzy, San Mateo, CA Bead & Button Show 2006, Milwaukee, WI Bead Fest Atlanta 2006 |
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Love earrings and want a wardrobe of them? After learning this essential jewelry making technique of loop-making you will walk away from class with two pairs of sparkling earrings and maybe more. Also learn to make 20-gauge wire bead chain and your own custom clasp! A $10 kit fee covers 2 pairs of earrings and practice materials. All tools available for use and purchase in class. Or, request a materials list two weeks in advance of class from instructor. |
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Classes: Capitola Recreation Online registration now available! Saturday, October 18th, 2:00 - 5:00 pm |
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2008 Bend and forge ordinary wire into two fleur-de-lis variations, and combine them with crystals to create a truly extraordinary neckpiece. Students must be able to complete a basic loop unassisted as this is an intermediate class. Level: Intermediate Pre-requisite: previous wire experience required Length of class: 3 hours |
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Classes: No classes currently scheduled.
Past Offering: Bead & Button Show 2007
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2008
Even a new jewelry-maker can create these sweet earrings. Learn to bend, hammer, and embellish the curved bottom armature, to assemble the various pieces, and even to make your own earwires. Previous jewelry-making experience is not required, but steady hands and good close vision are strongly recommended.
Level: All Levels Length of class: 3 hours |
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Hand-forged Spiral Link Bracelet 2007
Class Description: Make this beautiful spiral link bracelet while learning the techniques to shape the wire, hammer the spiral, and punch holes in the flattened metal—all in a low-tech, no electricity manner. Also learn to make jump rings to connect your new links—which make great earrings, too! Previous wire experience very helpful. Contact Rachel 2 weeks in advance of class to request a copper kit ($7.00), sterling silver kit ($50.00), or materials list. All tools are provided for use in class. Bring German chain-nose and round-nose if you have them.
Level: Beginning/Intermediate Pre-requisite: previous wire experience very helpful Length of class: 3 hours
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2006
Learn
to create a cold-worked cuff form and how to embellish it with sparkling
Swarovski crystals and pearls. All eyes will be on your wrist. Detailed
step-by-step instruction booklet included. Please contact instructor if
you have any questions. German-made or Lindstrom pliers are strongly
recommended.
Level: Beginning Length of class: 3 hours |
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Classes: No classes currently scheduled.
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2006
Inspired by a fine German restaurant in Milwaukee, these organic looking earrings are named after the Old German word for “ladder”. Student must be able to create a wrapped loop without assistance. Additional color kits available in class.
Level: Intermediate Length of class: 3 hours |
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OFFERED: Not currently scheduled.
Complete Kits:
Past Offering: Bead & Button Show 2006 |
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2008 Get ready for an intense day-long exploration of metal manipulation. Learn to stamp unique messages and designs into metal, dap sheet metal shapes, punch holes, surface finish to rustic, brushed, or shiny, and antique with liver of sulfur. What do you want that thing to say? Level: intermediate Length of class: 6 or 12 hours |
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Classes: No classes currently scheduled.
Past Offering: The Beading Frenzy, San Mateo, CA
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2008
Description to be posted.
Level: Intermediate Length of class: 3 hours
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Learn to make jump rings and use them to link up with the scroll component to make this beautiful and original chain bracelet.
Level: Intermediate Length of class: 3 hours |
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Classes: No classes currently scheduled.
Complete Kits, Directions, & Refills:
free directions online from Baubles, Beads, & Jewels
Past Offering: Bead Fest Philadelphia 2005 The Beading Frenzy Baubles and Beads, Berkeley, CA
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Want another way to work with your pearls and other small-holed beads? Learn the technique of making wrapped loops to create jewelry by connecting beads in a chain link pattern. Also learn to wrap a briolette while making a sparkling sterling silver earrings. Ability to make a basic 20-gauge loop recommended. A $15 materials fee covers practice wire, freshwater pearl strand and glass, crystal and sterling for earrings. Or, request a materials list 2 weeks in advance of class from Rachel.
Level: Beginner/Intermediate Suggested Prerequisite: ability to make a basic 20-gauge loop unassisted Length of class: 3 hours |
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The New! Wire I: All You Need to Know About Wire
Love the chain bead look but at a loss at how to link your pearls and glass? Join Rachel for this comprehensive introductory wire class. You will learn which tools to use and how to use them, about the properties of various wire gauges and materials, and how to assemble with your new-found skills. Make 20-gauge basic and 24-gauge wrapped loop bead links and how to efficiently connect them with panache. Includes one 30 minute break.
Level: Beginning Prerequisite: none Length of class: 3 hours |
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The New! Wire II: Briolettes, Caps, & Double-wraps
Learn to wrap the mystifying briolette shape, and to incorporate caps and double-wraps for added bracing and beauty.
Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: ability to create a small-gauge wire wrapped loop unassisted Length of class: 3 hours |
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Wrapped and Wrapped Again Bracelet
Students learn to wrap wire around wire and wrap it again to make components of this bracelet, then attach everything with handmade jump rings. Student must be able to complete a basic loop unassisted. Instruction booklet included.
Level: intermediate Length of class: 3 hours |
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Classes: No classes currently scheduled.
Complete Kits, Directions, & Refills:
Past Offering: The Beading Frenzy, San Mateo, CA Bead & Button Show 2006 Bead Fest Philadelphia 2005 |
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