Wrapped In Silk Bangle	Friday	$135
	Deryn Mentock	9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Student Level: All welcome
Type of Workshop: Project oriented class

Silk is such a versatile, tactile material and the contrast of soft silk on metal makes for some beautiful jewelry. In this class you’ll create a gorgeous, layered, silk wrapped bangle bracelet. We’ll form, wrap, forge and texture, then take things a step further as I show how to create a multitude of dangles for embellishment. We’ll be using a torch, in a very non-intimidating way, to create some of the dangles and strong but beautiful, handmade clasp that you’ll want to use in your jewelry over and over. Bring a favorite found object or vintage buckle and I’ll demonstrate how to incorporate it as a focal. Warning: these bangles are addicting to make!

Instructor will provide: Butane, Silk, Paper towels and for use in class: Hand drill, Vise, Steel wool, Torches, Dremel and drill bits

Supply List:

• Chain nose jewelry pliers
• Extra-long round nose pliers (riogrande.com)
• Small round nose jewelry pliers
• Diagonal cutters for wire (craft store type)
• Chasing hammer (Rio Grande, Objects and Elements or 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
• 2 feet, per bracelet, 14 gauge sterling, round, dead soft wire (students may bring copper)
• 10 feet, per bracelet, 22 gauge sterling, round, dead soft wire (students may bring copper)
• 2 feet, 18 or 20 gauge sterling, round, dead soft wire (may bring copper) optional for twisted jump rings
• Large beads with large holes to fit the 14 gauge wire
• Fibers, tatting, vintage lace, etc.
• Small beads, pearls, crystals, charms, medals, buttons etc. for wrapping and for dangles
• Seed beads

Optional:

• Vintage buckle or found item for focal

Questions? Email Deryn at mocknet@sbcglobal.net
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