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Portland Art and Soul Workshops

Online ordering for the Portland retreat is now closed.  If you are interested in taking/adding a class, please visit us at the Embassy Suites Portland Airport to inquire about availability. The Art & Soul office hours are 8am-6:30pm Wed-Mon.  Thank you!

Lisa Call
9-4:30
Wednesday

933 - Fused Chain Charm Bracelet

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$ 130 Plus $25 materials fee  

 
**Important:  For class locations, please refer to the 'Activities & Information' page.

 

Learn how to make a fused silver handmade chain with a small butane torch and skip the mess of soldering and pickle.  We will then add beads and charms to make a fun charm bracelet. In this class we will also learn basic wire wrapping technique; create headpins, as well as some techniques to simplify jump ring production. 

Supply List:
--Chain nose pliers
--Round nose pliers
--Flush cut wire cutters
--Small Steel Bench Block
--Chasing Hammer
--Clasp – toggle or lobster claw
--Charms
--Beads ranging in size from 2mm – 8 mm – fit on 20 gauge or 18 gauge wire

Instructor will have torches and fuel.  Some tools on the supply list will be available to share, but if you have your own bring them.

Materials fee includes:
--Fine silver wire to make headpins
--Fine silver jump rings
--Sterling jump rings
--Butane


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