Virginia Art and Soul Workshops

Scott David Plumlee
9:00 - 4:30
Sunday

3071 - Beaded Chaos Bracelet

[back to quicklinks]
$ 135 Plus $60 materials fee

In this wire jewelry workshop, we will explore the potential of wrapping wire with an electric screwdriver.  This low-tech gizmo allows quick and spontaneous spinning of wire around wire into a bead structure to be embellished with gemstone beads, adding color to the implied motion.  These beaded beads are then curved into an S-shape and combined with interwoven jump rings, creating a unique bracelet with texture and silver pizzazz. Bracelets will be completed with student choice of forged s-clasp or magnetic clasp.  No experience necessary, you will leave with a bracelet on your wrist and a healthy hobby under your hat.

Supply List:

• beading mat, optivisor, and task lamp.
• Pliers: wire-cutters, 2x flat-nose, and round-nose (instructor will bring pliers to share).
• 3.6-volt electric screwdriver with hexagon fitting (available at your hardware store)
• 3-prong Jacob’s chuck with hexagon base (available online, link on my tools page)

Material Fee Includes:  *There is alot of silver in this class*

• printed handouts, silver wire, jump rings, clasp, beads, and use of Swanstrom pliers.