Rhinestones and Rosaries

 Thursday $135  
  Diane Cook 9:00 am to 4:30 pm    

Student Level: Beginner and Intermediate
Type of Workshop: Process and Project

 

In my newest line of jewelry, Rhinestones & Rosaries, I have paired two of my favorite elements - vintage rhinestones along with vintage rosaries. I began over a year ago using more and more vintage rhinestone ear bobs in my designs. Putting the two together came easily, as I soon found out that the beauty of a vintage beaded rosary chain works especially well with the timeless beauty of vintage rhinestones. Adding it to gorgeous brass filigree is reminiscent of the beautiful jewelry made by one of my favorite designers, Miriam Haskell.

I will share my technique for attaching a vintage ear bob to filigree. Then, using your rosary as a base, we will begin to layer your necklace, adding various chains, beads, charms, ribbon, or whatever you fancy. I will share a couple of favorite connecting links, including wrapped and stacked rondells, and lastly, we will end with a simple classic clasp.

The elements you decide to incorporate into your necklace is ultimately up to you, but do bring your finest, because the necklace you take home will definitely be fit for a queen.

Kit Fee of $20 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

  • Class Handout
  • Brass Filigree Focal Piece
  • Attachments, nuts, screws & eyelets
  • Patinas
  • Sandpaper, 600 grit
  • Sanding Block
  • Bead Pad

Instructor will have one Dremel tool and engraver for use in class, if desired, but bring your own if you don’t want to wait.

Supply List:

  • Flat-Nose Pliers
  • Chain-Nose Pliers
  • Round-Nose Pliers
  • Bailing Pliers (See Resource Guide below)
  • Flush Cutters
  • Metal Hole Punch, 1.8mm (see resource guide)
  • 1/8 “drill bit (sold individually at Home Depot or Lowe’s)
  • Small metal jewelry files, round and flat
  • Awl
  • Stanley 6-Piece Precision Screwdriver Set (See Resource Guide below)
  • Bench Block
  • Bench Pad or Rubber Bench Block
  • Ball Peen Hammer
  • Rubber or Rawhide Mallet
  • Ruler
  • Vintage Rhinestone Ear Bob(s)
  • Rosary, vintage or other, crystal, glass or pearl
  • Chain, vintage or other, brass, sterling or base metal
  • 5, 6 and 7mm Crystal Rondells
  • 4-5’ 22-gauge sterling silver and/or bronze wire
  • 1-2’ 20 gauge sterling silver and/or bronze wire (more if you want to make your own links)
  • Jump Rings, 5-6mm round, brass or sterling silver, not soldered
  • Eye Pins, brass or sterling silver
  • Fine Point Marker
  • Apron
  • Additional Elements, if desired (See Resource Guide below):
  • Brass Connectors, Filigree and/or Elements, Vintage Mother of Pearl Buttons, Czech Pressed Glass Beads, Freshwater Pearls, Stick Pearls (center drilled), Vintage Lace, Ribbon and/or Netting, Vintage Filigree Pieces, Charms or Fobs, Vintage Rhinestone Dangles, Vintage Ribbon or Lace, and Dupioni Silk

Resource Guide:

Questions? Email Diane at rosajosies@yahoo.com
Website: www.rosajosies.com