Date: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, 9am-4pm (CST) 1hr lunch break
Instructor: Sarah Thompson
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Need to know wire weaving ideally take a beginner class from Sarah.
Class Description: The focus is learning to fuse Argentium wire in layers to create an organic flowing design. The second half of the class will be spent learning how to use wire weaving techniques to capture a faceted 8mm CZ with in your design and adding a woven ribbon to balance the fusing. Everyones design will come out unique and one of a kind.
Torch: Instructor will demonstrate using a butane torch, however any jeweler's torch will work.
Project Completion: Students will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (CZ 8mm round, fine silver and Argentium wire in multiple gauges, bobbin, dowel). Instructor will reach out after registration for color selection.
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- Wire cutters (preferrably flush)
- Round-nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Chain-nose pliers
- Nylon pliers
- Needle files
- Ruler, 12" or larger
- Permanent marker
- Beading awl
- Torch set-up (Butane torch, cross-lock tweezers, quenching bowl, solder pick, hard charcoal block, heat shield(table cover))
- Brass Brush or toothbrush
- Paper and writing utensil
- Optional: Liver of sulfur
- #0000 steel wool or ProPolish pad,
- Magnifiers as needed.
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 2, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Oct. 30, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.