Link Love	Tuesday	$135
	Deryn Mentock	9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Student Level: All welcome
Type of Workshop: Process oriented class. Focus will be on learning various techniques with instruction given on how to incorporate elements made in class into jewelry pieces.

Every jewelry maker should have an arsenal of techniques for making links and connections. In this class we’ll explore many different methods for link making, including rosary wrapped links, S links, dream catcher links, fabric wrapped links, paddles, spring links, scroll links and more. I’ll also show how to make perfect jump rings with plain wire and twisted wire and how to make a beautiful, strong clasp. If you’ve never worked with a torch, you’ll get comfortable with it here. This class will expand your cache of jewelry making skills and enable you to create beautiful connections to add to your pieces. Students will learn how to incorporate the various elements into their jewelry creations and have the option, in class, to work on connecting their links to create a necklace or bracelet.

Instructor will provide: Steel wire, Small amount of fabric, Butane, Use of Foam sanding blocks and Torches

Supply List:

• 6” (from tip of jaws to tip of handle) narrow nose pliers with teeth (hardware store)
• Chain nose jewelry pliers
• Extra-long round nose jewelry pliers (riogrande.com)
• Small round nose jewelry pliers
• Flush cutters for wire (craft store type)
• 4 oz. ball peen hammer (Volcano Arts)
• Small rubber dead blow hammer or rawhide mallet
• Steel Bench block
• Bench pillow (or hand towel) for use under bench block
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Pencil
• Beads and pearls including some seed beads

Optional:

• Sterling or other wire if you prefer not to work in steel wire
• Wrap n Tap pliers (fdjtool.com)

Questions? Email Deryn at mocknet@sbcglobal.net
Website: somethingsublime.typepad.com