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Detail Class Descriptions
Intro to Beading
Beading 101! Perfect starter class! Learn how beads are made, learn about findings, learn
about stranding materials, learn how to set up a bracelet design, learn how to crimp, learn how to make an eye loop. You'll come out of the class with lots of information, a glass bead bracelet and a pair of
earrings using Fashion Findings.
MATERIALS: Included
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Intro to Wire Working:
Wire Working 101! Learn the basics of wire working -- from making eye pins, twisted loops,
spirals. Learn about wire and wire characteristics. Learn to use specialized tools. You will learn a lot of technique in this class rather than finished pieces. You'll come out of the class with
several drops for earrings or necklaces. All materials are included. Tools are provided, but using your own is best.
MATERIALS: Included
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Spiral Weave Bracelet:
As shown in the February 2007 issue of Bead & Button
magazine. Learn this double spiral weave, an extension of the basic spiral weave using Miyuki Japanese 8/0, 6/0 and Bugle Beads. Top it off with a Sterling Silver clasp and use Fireline for your weaving. If you like counted cross stitch or other needle arts, you're sure to enjoy this. It's a basic pattern repeated over and over, so it's easy to do and makes up pretty quickly. We've selected lots of springy colors in our kit for the class, but you're welcome to make substitutes to suit your taste!
MATERIALS: Included
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: NONE
3-Strand Swarovski Bracelet:
This is one of our Bead & Button
classes. As part of the class, you'll take home the Bead & Button
Crystal Jewelry Instruction Book. You'll create this distinctive 3-strand bracelet using swarovski beads, a sterling silver clasp and Crystal Separators! A basic knowledge of crimping is a pre-req for this class. If you haven't crimped before, we wouldn't recommend this as your first class! We have several colors of Swaroski for you to choose from for the class. Materials are provided to make up a bracelet to fit a 7-1/2" wrist, but if yours is larger, no problem, we have more supplies available for a modest fee.
MATERIALS: Included to fit up to a 7-1/2" wrist
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Advanced Beginner
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of Crimping
Swarovski Gum Drop Bracelet:
This bracelet is our own design and is always popular at shows! Made using Swarovski
Pendant beads, a sterling silver lobster and extension chain, this bracelet will fit nearly any size wrist! You'll create a drop on the extender chain using a twisted loop with a Swarovski bicone
bead. We've pre-selected the colors to make this gumdrop effect.
MATERIALS: Included
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Advanced Beginner
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of Crimping, Twisted Loop
14K GF Earring Hoop:
Learn this make this unique pair of earrings that are all the rage. The picture shown is
similar to the type of earring that will be made, not the exact pattern you'll make. You'll use 14K Gold Filled Wire, 14K Gold Filled Beads and Swarovski Crystals for your earring. You'll learn and
practice the wire working techniques during the class.
MATERIALS: Included
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: NONE
14K GF Bangle:
Bangles are incredibly popular. Learn how to make a bangle similar to the one shown on this
page. Your actual pattern may vary during the class. You'll use 14K Gold Filled Wire, 14K Gold Filled Beads, Swarovski Crystals, and 14K Gold Filled Noodles/Tubes to make up your bangle. You'll learn and
practice the wire working techniques during the class. Materials are included to make a bangle to fit an 8" wrist or smaller. Additional materials to fit a larger wrist available for a modest charge.
MATERIALS: Included to fit up to an 8" wrist
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: NONE
14K GF Soft Bracelet:
Make a 14K Gold Filled and Swarovski Crystal bracelet using jewelry wire. Learn how to crimp and
use extension chains. You'll make a bracelet similar to the one shown on this page. Your actual pattern may vary during the class. You'll use 14K Gold Filled Wire, 14K Gold Filled Beads, and Swarovski
Crystals to make up your bracelet. You'll learn how to crimp too. Materials are included to make a bracelet to fit a 9" wrist or smaller. Additional materials to fit a larger wrist available for a
modest charge.
MATERIALS: Included to fit up to an 9" wrist
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Beginner
PREREQUISITE: NONE
Chandelier Chain & Crystal Earrings:
This is one of our Bead & Button
classes. As part of the class, you'll take home the Bead & Button Instruction Book. You'll make one pair of earrings. You'll use your skills at making twisted loops and learn how to
incorporate chain and wire into your work. This is a terrific basic chandelier earring that you can adapt in many ways to make lots of other designs. You'll use Sterling Silver Chain, Wire, & Findings
along with Swarovski Crystals to make up your earrings. Materials are included to make one pair of earrings using French Ear Wires. Crystal AB and Jet are used as the standard colors for the class or come in a
bit earlier if you want to make a selection of other colors from materials at the shop.
MATERIALS: Included for 1 pair of earrings
SKILL LEVEL NEEDED: Advanced Beginner
PREREQUISITE: Knowledge of Twisted Loops
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