Little Garden of the Soul

Sunday $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.

 

Vintage and antique rosaries are much sought after, not only for their meaning but for their beauty. The word “rosary” originates with the word “rosarium” meaning rose garden and plays on the notion of a “garden of prayers” or “little garden of the soul.” In this class, I’ll show you how to restyle that gorgeous, vintage rosary that’s been hiding in your dresser drawer, into a wearable creation that you’ll treasure. Using vintage (or new) chandelier crystals, I’ll demonstrate my method for glass transfers, as seen in Belle Armoire Jewelry Spring 2009, and how to safely connect these lovely crystals to a piece of jewelry. I’ll show how to make your own wrapped rosary links using pearls and gemstones. I’ll also show “beehive” wrapped briolettes, a perfect clasp, bead stringing, drilling and proper technique for bead reaming. Bring a vintage clasp and your box full of vintage jewelry findings and I’ll demonstrate how to attach them to your piece. We’ll also discuss good design and strong connections. This piece will be a treasured expression of your soul.

Instructor will provide: Steel wire, Small amount of text and images and for use in workshop: Foam sanding blocks, Diamond Glaze, Ice resin, Small paint brushes, Electric bead reamer, Drill blocks, Dremel and drill bits

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
  • Crimping 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
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Beads and pearls for body of the necklace (see photos)
  • Rhinestone or glass buttons, beads or briolettes for wrapped dangles
  • Seed beads for stringing
  • Bead stringing wire
  • Crimp beads
  • Vintage or new rosaries
  • Vintage or new chandelier crystals
  • Vintage clasp (see photos)
  • Bring your vintage jewelry parts, beads, pearls, rings, buttons, keys, religious medals or any elements you’d like to add to your necklace

Optional:

  • Sterling or other wire if you prefer not to work in steel wire
  • Dremel and drill bits if you prefer not to share

Questions? Email Deryn at mocknet@sbcglobal.net
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