Balance Bronze Bangles

Thursday $135  
  Deryn Mentock 9:00-4:00    


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process and Project

 

 

    Explore the possibilities of bronze wire as a unique and beautiful material for creating bangles with an aged, rustic look. These bangles are created to balance perfectly on the arm with a serene, symmetrical feel. Learn to wire wrap, ball wire, forge, form, shape, drill, texture and heat patina. Students may wish to bring appropriate, small found objects or charms for use as a focal. These bangles are very addicting to create and look terrific worn together!

    Instructor provides the following for use in class:

  • Electric bead reamer
  • Dremel and drill bits
  • Butane torch
  • Butane

    Supply list:

  • Chain nose jewelry pliers
  • 6 inch, narrow nose, toothed pliers (hardware store)
  • Extra-long round nose pliers (riogrande.com or Fundametals)
  • Small round nose jewelry pliers
  • Medium size Wrap N Tap pliers (Fundametals)
  • Flush cutters for wire (cheap, craft store type)
  • Awl
  • 4 oz. ball peen hammer
  • Chasing hammer
  • Small 12 oz rubber dead blow hammer or rawhide mallet
  • Steel bench block
  • Bench pillow (or hand towel) for use under bench block
  • Center punch
  • Two hole metal punch
  • Measuring tape or ruler
  • Fine grit foam sanding block
  • 1 foot, 14 or 12 gauge bronze (or copper) wire, per bracelet (Fundametals online)
  • 2 feet, 20 gauge bronze (or copper) wire, per bracelet (Fundametals online)
  • 2 feet, 22 gauge bronze (or copper) wire, per bracelet (Fundametals online)
  • Small amount of 26 gauge sheet metal, copper or bronze
  • Stones, beads, buttons, pearls, charms, etc.

    • Optional:

  • Dremel and drill bits for metal, various sizes
  • Ear plugs
  • Work light
  • Beading mat or work surface
  • Butane torch
  • Butane

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Questions? Email Deryn at mocknet@sbcglobal.net
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