Midnight Lanterns

Thursday $135  
  Janice Berkebile 9:00 - 4:30    


Student Level: All levels - Basic wire work knowledge helpful
Type of Workshop: Project - Project will be mostly completed in class

 

 

 

    Weave a cage to capture a cascade of caps and beads to culminate in a magical midnight lantern. Basketweave a bail that transcends into a cage. Texture and form caps to add dimension and facets. Stack caps, beads and spacers inside the cage and embellish for a magical midnight lantern that is sure to fascinate everyone.

    The variations on this project are endless!

    Kit Fee of $50 payable to Instructor at class time includes:

  • Copper & Bronze wire
  • 27” 18 Gauge Bronze wire for armature
  • 12 ft 24 gauge copper wire for weaving
  • 2 ft 18 gauge Bronze
  • Focal bead or beads (here the possibilities are endless) I will bring many options for the kit choice
  • Complimentary beads to adorn the lantern
  • Copper discs as needed for the design (24 gauge, varying sizes that depend on the bead(s) that are chosen)
  • Caps or spacers of varying sizes to alternate with the beads

    • Instructor provides for student's use in class: an assortment of Fretz texturing hammers, 1.25 hole punch, Dapping block &Punches, Utility hammers

    Tools to bring:

  • Round, chain and flat nose pliers, flush cutters,
  • Chasing hammer, pounding block & pad,
  • utility hammer
  • fine tip sharpie
  • ruler & tape measure
  • Emery Board 180/100 grit
  • polishing cloth
  • handheld holepunch 1.25 MM

    • Optional Tools:

  • Dapping block & punches optional
  • Texturing hammers ( Fretz)

Questions? Email Janice at janice@wiredarts.net
Website: wiredarts.net