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Innovative Wire Art Jewelry Classes
With
Master Wire Jewelry Artist – Jan Stephens
The instructor limits the number of students to six so that each person will have adequate assistance with the projects. Students must be at least 16 years of age to register for the class.
Beginning to intermediate students will learn the fundamentals of wire art jewelry. In these wire wrapping and wire sculpting classes we will create bracelets, rings and pendants of wire and will incorporate natural stones,
beads and faceted gems into various simple, yet elegant designs. Get ready for a fun and educational experience taking lifetime skills as well as treasures with you at the end of each class.
There are tools available for students to use or they are welcome to bring their own tools, supplies, etc.
Note: Materials and supplies are additional and vary depending on the type of wire (practice wire or precious metal) and gemstones selected by the student. The instructor will have supplies, materials and tools available
for purchase or the student can obtain their own supplies.
Hammered Swiggly Bracelet and Earring
In this class students will make a
jewelry set that includes a bracelet and pair of earrings. They will learn hammering techniques, learn to use a
jig, and many of the basic wire wrap techniques necessary to this art form.
A wide range of glass or gemstone beads and findings can be selected, making the possibilities endless and
the result unique and beautiful. No solder or glue is used, just copper,
silver or 14K Rolled Gold wire, beads, gemstones and simple tools.
Beginner Project Materials
• 22 gauge round, dead soft = 12 inches
• 20 gauge round, dead soft = 3
inches • 18 gauge round, dead soft = 23
inches • Head pins (2 in.) = 2 • 7 beads (10 to 12 mm)
• Nail template/jig
Donut Cabochon Pendant Class
Students will make a beautiful pendant using a “Two-Strand” technique and a
donut style stone. Students will learn an innovative bale technique, the traditional wire binding used in most
wire wrapped projects and will learn a number of creative embellishment
strategies to finish the work and make it uniquely their own. All kinds of beads, gemstones, twists and turns
will be added to the piece making the possibilities endless and the result
distinctive and beautiful.
Beginner Project Materials
• 1 - 25mm or larger doughnut stone
• 24 inches – 22 gauge square dead soft wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper, tinned copper or
Brass • 6 inches – 20 gauge half-round,
half-hard wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper, tinned copper or Brass
• 2mm-5mm beads in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper, pewter,
white metal or Brass and/or snap-set w/czs
Basic Wire Bangle Bracelet Class
In this session the student will construct a classic wire bangle bracelet
that provides an excellent opportunity for working with multiple strands of wire at once and is perfect for
practicing bindings which are a crucial part of almost all wire wrapped jewelry
projects. Later students can use this same basic bracelet to expand their designs into more complex projects.
Beginner Project Materials
• 28 inches – 21 gauge square dead
soft wire in Silver, Gold-filled,
Copper, tinned copper or Brass
• 21 inches – 21 gauge square, half
hard wire in Silver, Gold-filled,
Copper, tinned copper or Brass
• 75 inches – 20 gauge half-round,
half hard wire in Silver, Gold-filled,
Copper, tinned copper or Brass
• 6 inches – 18 gauge round, dead
soft wire in Silver, Gold-filled,
Copper, tinned copper or Brass
Rings and More Rings Class
In this session the students will make
a bead ring using a focal bead and other accent beads. They will learn to handle a ring mandrel, will learn about
ring sizing, shank wrapping and practice with keeping the wire on
square. Next they will make an adjustable Filigree Ring using three
pieces of square wire. They will practice binding, using a mandrel, sizing, and will learn the rosette
embellishment technique.
Beginner Project Materials
• 10 inches – 21 gauge square,
dead soft wire in silver, gold-filled, copper, tinned copper or brass
• 16 inches – 21 gauge square, half hard wire in silver, gold-
filled, copper, tinned copper or brass
• 40 inches – 20 gauge half-round, half hard wire in silver, gold-filled, copper, tinned
copper or brass • One 8 mm bead with a hole
large enough to accommodate the 21 gauge wire
Teardrop of Joy Pendant This project will reinforce the
importance of measuring accurately, binding using a diagonal wrap, shaping
wire using a mandrel and the construction of a contemporary bail. It will also incorporate the use of beads
in the design that can give the pendant so many possibilities in
design.
Beginner Project Materials
• 26 inches - 22 gauge square,
dead soft wire in silver, gold-filled, copper, tinned copper or
brass • 26 inches - 20 gauge half-
round, half-hard in silver, gold-
filled, copper, tinned copper or brass
• 1 - 2 inch head pin in matching metal
• 2 or 3 8mm-10mm Beads
• 2 - 2.5mm matching metal beads
Coiled Wire Bracelet, Earrings and
other Coiled Embellishment Techniques
In this session the student will construct a coiled wire bangle bracelet
that provides an excellent opportunity learning to use the Coiling tool. The possibilities are endless when students
learn this wire method. Students can use this same basic method to expand
their designs into more complex rings, pendants, earrings and bracelet projects.
Beginner Project Materials
• 24 feet – 20 gauge round, dead
soft wire silver plate, brass,
copper or tinned copper • 26 inches -18 gauge round,
dead soft wire in silver plate, brass, copper or tinned copper
• 4 fish-hook earring wires in
matching wire. • Seed beads of desired color.
Traditional Sculpted Pendant
During this session students will learn how to capture a cabochon stone using two pieces of round wire and a special
wire sculpting technique. This is the most difficult of all of the projects and
it will round out the student’s knowledge base by giving the students another strategy in framing a stone to
become a piece of wearable art.
Beginner Project Materials
• 30-40 Inches - 18 gauge -
round, dead soft wire in silver, gold-filled, copper, tinned copper or brass (Depending on
the size stone that you select to wrap.)
• One medium size cabochon or other oval or round shaped, flat object.
Spiral Links Bracelet
In this class students will make a spiral link bracelet. They will learn
hammering techniques, measurement, buffing and polishing techniques and many of the basic wire skills and
terminologies necessary to this art form. No solder or glue is used; just
copper, silver plate or brass wire and simple tools.
Beginner Project Materials
• 18 gauge dead soft wire – 5 feet
Double Spiral and Figure 8 Bracelets
In this project the students will learn … o To sculpt wire into Rosettes o To form a figure 8 design
using the bail making tool. o To measure for correct bracelet
length. o To make a hook and eye clasp. o To texturize metal using a ball
peen hammer
Beginner Project Materials
• 14 gauge round, dead soft wire in copper, brass, aluminum or silver plate – 5 feet
• 8 gauge round, dead soft wire - 28 inches in aluminum
• 24 to 48 6mm beads if desired for embellishment
WigJig Duplex Earrings
In this session the student will learn to
straighten wire with nylon jaw pliers, make a “P” loop, make an eye loop,
open and close jump rings to connect jewelry components, and use a WigJig tool to make wire components. This
project incorporates the use of beads in the design that allows endless
possibilities in the design. Many different patterns will be learned and approximately 4-6 pairs of earrings
will be made in this session.
Beginner Project Materials (Per Pair of Earrings)
• 10 inches - 20 gauge square,
dead soft wire in silver plate, brass, copper or tinned copper
• 2 inch fish-hook earwires in matching metal
• 6 headpins in matching metal
• 6 – 6mm crystal beads
The Importance of Findings - Clasps, Earrings, Earrings and
more Earrings
Students will learn that findings are jewelry parts that are used to attach
something to a chain, bracelet, or ear wire. They will make a variety of
fancy headpins, clasps, plain and fancy ear wires, and will complete a variety of different earring projects in this
session using these hand-formed parts.
Beginner Project Materials
• Miscellaneous Beads from 2mm – 12 mm
• 72 inches – 20 gauge round
half-hard wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper or Brass
• 24 inches – 18 gauge round, dead soft wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper or Brass
Touch of Greece-Link Collar
This is a project that will teach the students how to build a collar style
necklace using links. This technique builds on prior projects and will help
students understand more about working with metal. The links can be formed in the shape of rosettes,
squares or triangles as shown. This is a stunning collar.
Beginner Project Materials
• 18 gauge round dead soft wire.
(See back of jig to calculate
length of wire needed for each link.)
• 2-4mm chain in same metal if you want the back half to be chain.
• Jig • Ball Peen Hammer
Hug Ring
In this project the students will learn
to work with multiple wires to build a project, to size a ring to an exact size using the ring mandrel, and to finish
and file a project so that it is neat and comfortable to the wearer. This is a
unisex ring. It is extremely durable and practical.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 21 gauge square dead soft wire-
10 inches • 21 gauge square half hard wire-
20 inches
• 20 gauge half round half hard wire-24 inches
Faceted Stone Ring with Snap-Set
Students will make a lovely faceted stone ring using a 6mm faceted stone and wire. They will create the ring
using two lengths of square wire and will learn to handle and size rings
using a ring mandrel. They will also learn a number of creative embellishment strategies to finish the
work and make it uniquely their own.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 1 - 6mm faceted gemstone • 1 – 6mm snap-set • 28 inches – 21 gauge square
dead soft wire in silver plate, brass, copper or tinned copper
• 20 inches – 21 gauge half-round, half-hard wire in silver plate, brass, copper or tinned
copper
Contemporary Sculpted Bead Pendant
In this project the students will learn… o To form a pendant using beads o To sculpt wire into a frame
o To embellish a pendant at the bail
o To become more proficient at constructing the traditional bail.
This is a wonderful pendant that has been one of my greatest sellers.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 21 gauge square dead soft wire - 30 inches in silver plate, brass, copper or tinned copper
• 21 gauge half round, half-hard wire - 5 to 15 inches in silver
plate, brass, copper or tinned copper
• 1-6 assorted beads depending
on the size
Coiled Wire Elegant Bangle Bracelet
In this class the students will make an attractive bracelet using a distinctive
technique achieved with the assistance of a Coiling Gizmo. Students will
discover how… o To twist a double strand of wire o To coil wire using a coiling tool
o To construct single coiled wire beads
o To construct a double coiled focal bead
o To construct a swan clasp
o To sizing and fitting a bracelet
Intermediate Project Materials
• 20 gauge round, dead soft wire, 16 ft
• 18 gauge round, dead soft wire, 3 ft
• 4 Sterling Silver Beads 8-10 mm
• 10 Sterling Silver Spacers • Coiling Gizmo
Border Wrap Pendant with Traditional Bail
In this class, students will learn to wire
wrap a coin or cabochon using square wire and an oval cabochon or coin. If desired, you can embellish it with wire
swirls and curls for a more dramatic look. Once you have mastered this
technique, you will be able to wire wrap a variety of shapes and sizes of cabochons, stones and large beads.
Intermediate Project
Materials
• 22 gauge square, dead soft wire
- 24 to 65 inches (depending on stone)
• 20 gauge half round, half hard
wire - 21-35 inches • 1 Cabachon (Oval or Round) or
coin
Wire Bangle Bracelet with Braided Wire Insert
In this session the student will
construct a wire bangle bracelet that provides an excellent opportunity for
working with multiple strands of wire at once and is perfect for practicing bindings which are a crucial part of
almost all wire wrapped jewelry projects. Later students can use this
same basic bracelet to expand their designs into more complex projects.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 48 inches – 21 gauge square half-hard wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper, tinned copper or
Brass • 25 inches – 21 gauge half-
round, half hard wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper, tinned copper or Brass
• 6 inches – 18 gauge round, dead soft wire in Silver, Gold-
filled, Copper, tinned copper or Brass
• 18 inches – 18 gauge round, dead soft wire in Silver, Gold-filled, Copper, tinned copper or
Brass
Border Wrap Pendant with Contemporary Bail
In this class, students will learn to wire wrap a cabochon using square wire
and an oval or fancy shaped cabochon. You will learn how to construct a
contemporary bail and you will discover an embellishment technique using small beads for a classic refined
look. Once you have mastered this technique, you will be able to wire
wrap a variety of shapes and sizes of cabochons, stones and large beads.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 22 gauge square, dead soft wire
- 24 to 65 inches (depending on
stone) • 20 gauge half round, half hard
wire - 30-45 inches • 1 Cabachon (Oval or Round) • 15-20 2.5-3 mm beads
Confetti Pendant
In this class students will complete a pendant using a two-strand technique
and a Swarovski Elements Crystal Frame. Students will learn an
innovative bale technique, review the traditional wire binding used in most wire wrapped projects and will learn a
number of creative embellishment strategies to finish the work and make
it uniquely their own piece of wearable art. The design provides an opportunity for the student to sculpt
multiple strands of wire into a unique art form and embellish the piece with
multi-colored crystals, gorgeous faceted stones using the snap-set process and other fancy beads.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 30 inches – 22 gauge square,
dead soft Sterling Silver
• 12 inches – 20 gauge half-round, half-hard Sterling Silver
• 3 to 5 – 5mm round faceted stones multi-colored
• 3 to 5 – 5mm sterling silver
snap-settings for round stones • 3 – Crystal Balls 4 mm
• 3 – Bicone 4 mm Crystals (assorted-colored mix)
• 8-10 assorted sterling silver
2mm – 3mm beads • 1 – 30 mm Swarovski Elements
Crystal Precision-Cut Square Rings with Silver Colored Backing
Friendship Bangle
In this class students will learn to
sculpt hard, square wire around beads to form an interesting and classic bangle. You will also learn an
innovative clasp technique and will become skilled in sizing bracelets and
bangles for a perfect fit.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 22 gauge square, half hard
wire- 10 inches • 20 or 21 gauge square, half
hard wire-28 inches
• 20 gauge half round, half hard wire-7 inches
• 8mm beads – 6 to 8 depending on bracelet size
• 6mm beads – 10 to 14
depending on bracelet size
Pocket Book Pendant
In this class students will learn how to
capture a rectangular stone in an innovative technique using four
strands of square wire. You will learn the traditional binding and a distinctive bail style. The pendant can be
embellished with a variety of beads, curls and swirls to make it uniquely
your own.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 22 gauge square dead soft wire-
35 inches • 20 gauge half round, half hard
wire-25 inches • Various Beads to
compliment/enhance the stone
Ten Bead Bracelet
In this project the students will learn to incorporate beads into a banded
bracelet, to calculate size of the bracelet, to bend multiple wires at an angle and to design and attach a
clasp.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 21 gauge dead soft – 16 inches (twisted)
• 21 gauge half hard - 32 inches • 18 gauge round dead soft – 7
inches (for clasp)
• 22 or 24 gauge wire (round or square to thread beads) 8
inches • 4-5 mm wide bead tubes or 4-
5mm round beads – (20 to 50
depending on the length of the bead)
• 2.5-3mm beads to match the metal (16-20)
Grecian Earrings
In this class students will learn to
make a pair of earrings in a multi-step process. This is a more complex
project and should be attempted after completing a number of wire projects. It requires skill in binding, measuring,
and shaping using a mandrel.
Intermediate Project Materials
• 22 gauge dead soft wire - 54
inches
• 20 gauge half round, half hard wire – 14 inches
• 2 ear wires or ball post