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October CLASSES 2011 - Toronto, ON
Friday October 7th and Saturday October 8th- ONLY
Toronto Jewellery, Gem and Mineral Show - 50 Hallcrown Place
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Beading Basics |
Cost: $35.00 |
**CLASS - Saturday October 8th- Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm**
Only ONE class available so register early!
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What is a jump-ring and how do I open and close it? What is a crimp; what is a crimping tool? How many strand beading wire do I use? The 3 most important tips about beading. The colour wheel, balancing with bead placement and sizing.
Wiring Basics |
Cost: $50.00 |
**CLASS: Friday October 7th - Time: 4:15 - 6:15pm**
**CLASS: Saturday October 8th - Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm**
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Learn about wire and it's different guages, hardness and shapes.
What tools are needed:
Pliers: What is a box-joint? What is a lap-joint? Which is better? A double-leaf spring, coil spring or no spring at all? Handles, overall length, precision...and finally the types: Chain-nose, round-nose, flat-nose - all this will be covered.
Files: Do I need them?
Techniques: Open and closed loops; spirals and their infinite uses. Easy ear hooks, shapely "S" clasp, and quick framework pendant.
These necklaces are an example of both beading and wiring basics.
ADV - Wirework Pendant |
Cost: $50.00 |
(Sterling Silver Wire and Gemstone Cabochon) Materials |
Cost: $25.00 |
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**CLASS: Friday October 7th - Time: 6:30 - 8:50pm**
**CLASS: Saturday October 8th - Time: 4:00 - 6:30pm**
So, you've learned to work with wire. You're comfortable with closed loops, spirals and making your own ear hooks... You'd like to move on.
Learn to wrap a pendant with sterling silver.
ADV - TITANIUM CUFF BRACELET |
Cost: $75.00 |
AND / OR |
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ADV - Ring - Bling - Rings |
Cost: $75.00 |
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Learn to work with Titanium Wire. Learn to complete your own closure.
ADV - Transformation Pearl Necklace |
Cost: $50.00 |
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Transformation Pearl Necklaces
Learn - An Introduction to Beading and Wiring Basics
Learn about what beading and wiring entail. General information on stringing wire used for beading; crimps; Beads (plastic, polymer, lucite, glass), semi-precious, pearls, lampwork (Murano, dichroic, handcrafted), seed beads and how they are sized; tools (pliers, crimpers, hammers, files) WARNING: Beading is addicting! Questions welcomed.
You can always reach me on my cell: 519-332-9700 for further info.
