| Wire Shaping 101 | $125 |
| Robin Dudley-Howes | |
| Student Level: beginning and intermediate | |
| Type of Workshop: Process |
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We all have broken jewelry lying around that needs repair. You could take it to a jeweler but that would cost money and time so why not learn the basics and fix it your self forever? Better yet, learn how to make a perfect jump ring, several types of shephard’s hooks (earrings), some charms, head pins, eye pins, connectors, chain, findings and more in this wire shaping 101 workshop! With 5 tools, a hammer and some wire, let me share with you my 10 years of extensive wire knowledge. Learn the basics of how to hold your tools, the appropriate types of wire and gauges, assembly and that “hammered” look. Bring a couple broken pieces of jewelry to see if we can fix them! No solder or torch required.
Supply List:
Pliers (I use Lindstrom from riogrande.com) NO TEETH on the pliers. Bring only jewelers pliers
Round nose
Large round nose
Flat nose
Chain nose
Flush wire cutter
Wire: brass, copper or dead soft sterling silver in following gauges:
5ft 24 gauge
5ft 22 gauge
3ft 20 gauge
3ft 18 gauge
3ft 16 gauge (dead soft sterling silver wire only)
Optional: steel bench block, chasing hammer, polishing cloth, jewelers files
Questions? Email Robin at akasha@shadesofakasha.com
Website: www.shadesofakasha.com