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Metalworking and bead weaving come together! Create colorful components with inspirations on the back using metalworking techniques, a bead soup and a sense of whimsy. Then join and embellish to create bracelets, earrings, perhaps a decorative touch on a purse or sweater? Your imagination is the limit! For more information see www.gilbertdesigns.net
Supply List:
You may choose to bring your own supplies or purchase materials during the class. Please visit my website at: www.gilbertdesigns.net for an array of ideas and color palettes that will be offered or to reserve a kit ahead of time. If you choose to purchase a kit, then you don't need to bring anything.
If you choose to bring your own supplies, then please bring the following:
Metalworking portion:
- 22 - 24ga. Metal sheet (copper, silver, brass etc.) at least 2" x 4" 22ga. Wire (to match sheet) at least 1 foot
- 16ga. Wire (to match sheet) at least 3 inches
- 14ga. Wire (to match sheet) at least 2 inches
Bead Weaving portion:
- Bead Soup consisting of at least the following: All sizes of seed beads from 14/0 to 5/0, in numerous shapes such as round, hex, tube etc. and in a variety of finishes such as shiny, matte, transparent etc. (I usually draw from around 20 to 40 different seed bead tubes.)
- A few small accent beads (pearls, stones, glass etc.) in colors that match or complement
your color palette.
- At least one (approx. ½") focal bead (pearl, stone, glass) that complements your color palette.
- Your thread of choice (we will use it doubled, so please choose size b or 4 lb)
- Beeswax
- Size 12 needles
- Task light (optional)
- Scissors
- Bead mat for working your piece on
- Bead tray or extra mat for your bead soup
Tools:
- Basic metalworking and wire working tools will be available for use during class if you are unable to bring your own. Decorative stamps and antiquing solution will also be available for use in class. However, bring tools if you have them (with your name on them!):
- Chain nose pliers,
- round nose pliers,
- flush cut wire cutters,
- shears,
- files,
- punches,
- decorative stamps,
- chasing,
- ball peen and raw hide hammers,
- anvil and pad,
- ruler,
- pencil, etc.
Optional items: You may find a task light and / or magnifying glasses helpful
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