Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 9am-4pm (CST) 1hr lunch break
Instructor: Sarah Thompson
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Description: I love to combine multiple weaves together to create subtle sculpting and flowing movement. Our focus will be using 3 different weaves to create dimension as you weave. We will use our hands to shape the wire to create smooth flowing organic lines that are harder to achieve when you use tools. Students will get to practice melding the different weaves in copper before starting the bracelet.
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 bracelet(Argentium and fine silver wire in multiple gauges, bobbin).
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
- Bench block
- Chasing hammer
- Bracelet mandrel
- 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.