WIRE JEWELRY TECHNIQUES

Earrings--Doorway to Wire 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.

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

	Marquis Charm Bracelet 2008 Work up this sprightly bracelet with a charming dangle. Prerequisite Wireworking experience required. Ability to create wrapped loops and manipulate jump rings helpful.

	Metal Ink 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

Small-gauge Wire Basics 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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