Try your hand at a simply stunning method of using wire to accent beads and cap briolettes. Using 26 or 28 gauge fine silver wire, you will learn to wrap, coil and create a basketweave as a way to capture beads. While you may not complete all three pieces in class, you will have enough information to finish at home. Each workshop meets once. *Previous wirework experience is required.
Instructor: Laura Gadzik $40
Four Hours • Sun. April 27th, 11:30am
- 3:30pm
Supply List • 15 ft. of 28 gauge fine silver OR dead soft sterling silver wire
• 4 ft. of 24 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire
• 1 ft. of 22 gauge dead soft sterling silver wire
• 1 ft. of 22 gauge fine silver wire
• 2 matching 12mm round beads: Swarovski pearls and semi-precious stones often come in this size.
• 2 matching briolettes: these need to be top drilled and should be medium to large in size
• 1 larger bead, either top or side drilled for pendant
• Do not choose beads with sharp jagged edges. Beads with rounded edges are easiest to use.
• Round nose pliers
• Chain nose pliers
• Wire cutters
• Tools will be available for use in class