Beaded Hoop Earrings
Expand your wirework technique repertoire learning how to create a very artfully designed pair of earrings. Sterling silver hoops are a classic form for earrings to take and this design adds the dimension of coiled wire embellishment and beads. This workshop meets once. Previous wirework experience is required.
Instructor: Laura Gadzik $30
Three Hours • Thurs. August 28th, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Supply List • 2 feet of 20 gauge dead soft wire, SS or GF
• 10 feet of 26 gauge dead soft wire, SS or GF
• Beads: small semi precious beads & pears, DRILLED THROUGH CENTER & either rondelles or rounds.
• 16-30 beads per pair depending on size of beads
• Different shaped mandrels to shape hoops; thick markers & pill bottles work well.
• The following tools will be available in class but bring your own if you prefer: - Chasing hammer - Bench block - Round nose and chain nose pliers and wire cutters - Various mandrels