| Woven Earrings | $75 |
| Scott David Plumlee | |
| Student Level: Beginner | |
| Type of Workshop: Project |
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Explore the hidden potential of your fingertips in this 3-hour wire-wrapping workshop where we will complete two pair of Woven earrings; featured in Scott's upcoming 2nd book, to be published in the near future. After a demonstration on soldering loops and making headpins with 19-gauge Argentium silver wire and a propane torch, the class will use pre-made loops and headpin wires. The wires will be formed into earring backs and the loops will be fulfilled by hand weaving 24-gauge wire with a variety of bead sizes (2,3,4,6mm). Explore the possibilities of design by color and shape, playing with positive and negative shape relations into a balanced symmetry. Instructor will provide printed instructions, all hand tools needed, and supply kits containing sterling silver components and quality gemstone beads; a 14/20 gold-filled option will be available at an additional fee. Some basic wire working knowledge is helpful, but no experience necessary; moderate hand-eye coordination required.
Supplies Provided by Instructor include: printed instructions and all hand tools needed including: one Swanstrom flat or chain-nose pliers, round-nose pliers, flat needle file, a cheap mechanical pencil, steel mandrel and one well-worn Frisbee-disk.
Kit Fee of $35 payable to Instructor at class time includes: 19-gauge Argentium sterling silver headpins and loops, 24-gauge wrapping wire lengths, and quality gemstone beads.
Supply List:
bead size separation system for four sizes of beads, eg. Bead tray, small dishes, etc;
may bring their own pre-drilled beads, sized 2-6mm for more personalized earrings.
Students are welcome to bring their own pliers of preference and their jewelry art to show and tell. To help reduce eyestrain, students may bring their own freestanding light source (with extension cord) and magnification system.
Questions? Email Scott David at sdp@davidchain.com
Website: www.davidchain.com