Timepiece Talisman

Friday $135  
  Melanie Schow 9:00 am to 4:30 pm    

Student Level: Intermediate: student should have 3-4 wire classes
Type of Workshop: Project

 

With a nod to the Steampunk genre this design uses a pocket watch works as a focal point and warm, brass colored metals and hardware.  Learn to capture a vintage timepiece in wire; then embellish the face of the watch with wire, beads and findings.  Create a unique necklace to enhance your focal with more beads, found objects, hardware and chain.  Design elements, options and ideas will be discussed: symmetrical or not; embellished or spare; all tied together with color, metals in matte and shiny finishes and a sense of movement.  Your personalized timepiece talisman will transport you like a time machine where ever your imagination may wander.  Sounds unlikely, just too much time talk, then time out - simply enjoy wearing your design in this time zone. 

Optional Kit fee of $65 payable to Instructor at class time includes: Pocket Watch works; 16, 18, 20 ,24 gauge vintage brass enamel colored copper wire; pocket watch key; spacers; headpins; bead caps; small and accent beads; chain; 18 gauge mandrel. Kit provides the wire for the entire piece and the focal piece and accents

If not purchasing the kit, students must bring:

  • Pocket Watch works – available for purchase from the Instructor
  • 1 spool each of 16, 18, 20, 24 gauge brass colored copper art wire
  • 10 Spacers – small gold or brass color with a large hole
  •   8 headpins gold or brass color                                                               
  •   6 small plus 6 medium bead caps – gold or brass color
  • 12 small and 6 accent beads
  •   4 feet of brass color chain

Supply/Tool List (all students must bring):

  • Materials for the necklace to display their timepiece focal:
  • Coordinating beads to make a necklace – wood, carved bone, ceramic or glass
  • Bead caps and spacers to accent the necklace links in gold or brass color – these can be stacked to enhance design
  • Accent pieces/hardware – drops, buttons, washers, keys found objects in colors to accent gold/brass
    • - As an experienced student, you will customize the finished piece in your own style – review the pictures and bring a selection of the items outlined in this list to work with
  • Chain nose pliers                                                                
  • Round nose pliers                               
  • Flat nose pliers                                                                    
  • Flush cutter                                                                          
  • Ruler
  • Work surface
  • Task light with extension cord and magnification if needed
  • NOTE: holes in beads and spacers must accommodate 18-16 gauge wire

Optional: bring your own or share the instructor’s

  • Long round nose pliers
  • Vice and drill or coiling tool
  • 18 gauge mandrel
  •  ¼” mandrel or hardwood dowel                                                                                                                     

Questions? Email Melanie at bendwire@aol.com
Website: www.bendwire.com