Home What's New Product Search View Cart Your Wish List Search Wish Lists Checkout Tools & Equipment Beads      Fine Silver Patina      Copper      Raku      Green Patina      Bronze/Brass      Stone      Glass      Designer Beads      Sterling silver      Misc. Books, CDs, & Tutorials Cold Connections Photography Supplies Wire      Sterling Silver      Copper      Brass/Bronze      Artistic Sheet Metal Sheet Metal Shapes Tubing Gift Certificates Sale & Clearance Galleries Education Biography FAQ Links Archives Contact Me   Order Policies Privacy Statement Safety Information       Connie Fox - Basic Wire Skills - Class Description          Examples of the unique jewelry you can make with these skills. Click on image for enlargement.   This two day Basic Wire Skills Class will provide you with a good foundation for making wire jewelry. The following topics will be covered: - Tools, equipment, care, and safety - Wire types and functions - Resources for tools, wire, and beads - Wire: hardening, straightening, and antiquing - How to make jump rings, eye pins, spirals, coils, figure eights, and clasps. How to make basic wire bangles. During the class you can expect to make a bracelet, a bangle, and a pair of earrings.   What to bring to class: * Long round nose pliers * Flat nose pliers * Chain nose pliers * Flush or semi-flush cutters that will cut up to 14 gauge wire * Steel bench block    Steel bench block pad    Ball peen hammer * Plastic mallet * Needle files    Bead reamer (nice, but not necessary)    6 inch ruler    Gray mat or hand towel Please note: If you wish to borrow one or more of the above starred items, please let me know prior to your scheduled class. I want you to feel you can take a class without making a significant investment. You are also welcome to purchase these items in class or online before class. Please also bring:    Sharpie/indelible pen    Note book to take notes    Copy of Seller's permit (optional)    Beads that will accept 14 and 16 gauge wire    2 feet 14 gauge dead soft round sterling silver wire    4 foot 16 gauge dead soft round sterling silver wire    3 feet 18 gauge dead soft round sterling silver wire    1 foot 20 gauge half-hard sterling silver round wire    4 feet 20 gauge dead soft sterling silver round wire    3 feet 22 twisted sterling silver wire Please note: If you would like a wire packet for class, please advise us at least 3 days before class. Beads will also be available for purchase.   Back to Connie's San Diego Classes Page

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