Making Metal Beads
Instructor: Ms. Pauline Warg
Level: All Skill Levels
Requirements: Basic Soldering Skills
Program: Winter
Status: Wait List
Length: 2 Days
Tuition: $ 395
Materials: TBA
Date: February 27, 2010 - February 28, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
Fresh from the pages of her book, Making Metal Beads, Pauline will show students dozens of different ways to create distinctive small hollow forms: beads!
Students will learn how to make the most basic of double dome beads and their variations and then move on to woven, fused, riveted, square and many more designs and techniques. Slides, samples, and handouts will be provided.
Materials & Tools
There will be a materials fee for this class which will include the silver sheet, wire, and commercial beads to complete your projects. It is payable to the instructor at the beginning of the workshop. The estimated cost of this kit is $60.
Students should bring:
- Hand tools (saw, pliers, saw blades. scribe, sharpie, etc.)
- Magnifiers (if needed)
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