The image above illustrates the type of bracelet we will be creating in this class. It won't be an exact copy, not that you would want to do that anyway! And, it would be almost impossible to duplicate. If you like working with the combination of wire and sheet metal this may be a good class for you. In addition to learning to make the components, we will be working with a torch, small kiln and learning to apply gold to sheet metal. I recommend that you have at least basic wire skills before taking this class.

Because of great interest in leaning cold connections, I have added this to the class. Please do not feel you have to learn these skills if you are not interested. The cold connections skills include wire rivets, tube rivets, tabs, and bolts.

What to bring to class:

*** Round nose pliers
*** Flat nose pliers
*** Chain nose pliers
*** Flush cutters that will cut up to 14 gauge wire
       24 k gold foil (available in class for sale)
    * Bench pin and anvil
    * Ball peen hammer
*** Plastic mallet or rawhide mallet
    * 6 inch jeweler's saw
    * Saw blades (5/0)
    * Riveting hammer
    * Center punch
       Particulate mask
       Fine and medium grit wet and dry abrasive paper or sponges
*** Needle files
*** 6-8 inch half round file, 2nd cut
    * Bead reamer (nice, but not necessary)
       6 inch ruler
       Sharpie/indelible pen
       Grey mat
       Note book to take notes
       Smallish scissors to cut gold foil
       A piece of typing paper
       Copy of Seller's permit if you want to avoid paying taxes on
       beads and wire.

Optional
You may want to bring little paper punches for use with the gold foil.

NOTE: Please wear old clothes and/or an apron to protect your clothes. Also, please mark your tools prior to class so you can identify them as yours.

Beads and More
Please bring a selection of beads that will accommodate 16 g wire. You
may even want to use a charm, or pieces of fired PMC or Art Clay Metal.

Silver Wire, Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal Shapes and Foil
   * 24 karat gold foil (not gold leaf)
   * 3 feet of 16 G dead soft, sterling silver round wire
   * 1 foot 14 or 16 G dead soft sterling silver round wire
   * 20 - 24 G dead soft sterling silver Sheet Metal - small pieces from former
      projects will work well; the heavier gauges (20, 22) are preferable.
   * Tubing for tube rivets
   * Bolts

Please note:
The items listed above preceded by a star (*) can be purchased in class or online before class if you wish. The tools preceded by three stars (***) are available for you to borrow and are also available to purchase. If you wish to borrow one or more of the above three starred items, please let me know prior to your scheduled class.

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