Ragged Edge Beads @ Ragged Edge Print Studio (“Like Us on Facebookâ€.  Facebook will also keep you posted and reminded on up coming events).
We all loved the earrings contrived last class, and for the next four Tuesdays we will continue combining the magic of beads, natural stones, and a variety of wire techniques. Our next adventure will be creating wired bracelets using 21 square and 18 half round gauge wires. During this class we will focus on using pliers, straightening wire, becoming familiar with the strength and flexibility of wires; and twisting wire to form the proper concoction of jewelry magic.
Below is a list of supplies that you may want to have for you in class projects. We will also have the materials on hand. The items are as follows:
- Square Wire (21 Gauge)Â Â (Please get the same color in half-round.)
- Half-Round Wire (18 Gauge)Â (Please get the same color in square wire)
- Round Wire (24 Gauge)
- Chain-Nose Pliers– Bending and Cutting Wire
- Â Flat-Nose Pliers– Bending wire
- Round-Nose Pliers Pliers– Great for loops
- New Toe Nail Clippers–trimming wire up close; Great Price
- Metal Nail File – smoothing out wire edges
- Beads (4mm–6mm)
- Ruler (Preferably Metric and English for mm)
- Rocks or Gemstones (e.g. Amethyst, Citrine, Beach Glass)
Linked to the wire products and choices is my favorite place to shop for wire and beads, Lotus Beads. Wire color choices (e.g. copper, antique copper, vintage bronze, rose gold,silver, black, gun metal, titanium, and more). As beginners please don’t buy any REAL gold or sterling silver wire; most wire is copper coated in the color of choice.
Meeting dates for the Fall -Early Winter Season will be on Tuesdays from 5:00-7:30 with flexibility (contact us):Â
- November 1, 2011-Peacock Wired Bracelet
- November 15, 2011-Free Form Wire Wrapped Rocks
- November 29, 2011-Framed Wire Wrapped Cabochons, Agate Slabs, and Flat Pieces
- December 13, 2011-Beaded Necklaces with Wired Pieces and Wires-S Clasps
- December 27, 2011-TBA
Fees:
- Studio: $5
- Teacher: $10 (Liz LaPorte)
- Materials: $5 or less on average
