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Registration is open! Please mail your fees to each instructor!
2008 OHIO BEADER RETREAT CLASSES
Payments for classes are to be mailed directly to the instructors. You are not registered for the class until the instructor receives your payment in full. Please do not ask the instructor if you can pay them at the retreat. They need to buy supplies, have copies made and prepare for the class. It is not fair to ask them to wait for their payment. They are offering these classes at far below what you would pay to take them at a bead shop or bead show.
Viking Knit Bracelet
Saturday Morning Class Type of wirework: Basic Viking Knit Skill level: Beginner Previous skills needed: None, although some basic wirework knowledge may be helpful Deadline for Registration and Payment: September 2nd, the day after Labor Day Class Size: 10 Supply List: 1/4" dowel 1/2 oz. 26 ga. sterling or copper wire (about 35ft) 3 ft. copper starter wire 4 ft. 18 ga. sterling or copper wire heavy tapestry needle small bench vise wooden drawplate sterling or copper clasp small piece of leather (approx. 6x10) Tools to bring: wire cutters flat nose or needle nose pliers wooden ruler Suggested to bring: work light, reading glasses Drawplates will be available to purchase separately (even if you aren't taking the class) for: $7.50 Class Description: Viking knit is a centuries-old technique of weaving wire used by the Vikings to create jewelry. Working with your choice of copper or sterling wire, we will work on techniques needed to get you started on a bracelet. We will discuss finishing options, as well as knitting variations, so that you will be able to finish the bracelet on your own.
Sea Cucumber Pendant & Earrings Set
Saturday Morning Class Type of beadwork: Flat Peyote Skill level: This is an intermediate peyote class. The ruffle can be a bit frustrating to inexperienced beaders, so I would suggest only those with patience and some experience take it Previous skills needed: Students MUST have experience with peyote beading. All pieces are flat; there is no circular peyote in this project, despite what it looks like. Deadline for Registration and Payment: September 2nd, the day after Labor Day
Supply List: Two colors of Japanese round 11/0 seed beads; one contrasting color 15/0 seed beads; 16 8/0 triangle or hex seed beads for earrings, and additional (approx. 24 or so) for pendant; one color coordinating delica for pendant base; five 8mm Swarovski rounds; three 3” headpins; three silver bead caps or beads to coordinate with Swarovski; one base bead (I’ll supply); one pair of leverback ear wires; beading thread and basic supplies. The two colors of Japanese rounds should be different enough in color that the student can tell them apart when beading the ruffle. This is important, as it makes the beading easier and less confusing. The 15/0 seed bead should contrast enough from the two 11/0 colors so that the edge of the ruffle can stand out. No sense doing all that beading without highlighting the difficult part. A third color of Japanese round 11/0 can be used in addition to the other two colors for the branch coral fringe, and 4mm Swarovskis can be added to the fringe for those who like a lot of flash. The written instructions will cover the earrings and the pendant, but they cannot be completed totally during the class. There is a special way I made the ruffled earrings and a technique I developed for the ruffle on the pendant.
Copper Scroll Cuff Bracelet
Saturday Afternoon Class Type of wirework: Wire Soldering Skill Level: Beginner Previous Skills Needed: Basic Wire Wrapping Deadline for Registration and Payment: September 2nd, the day after Labor Day Class Size: limited to 12 people unless additional students provide their own torch and tools. Supply List: Here is a list of materials required by students: 6-8 ft. of 16 ga copper wire brazing rods (from hardware store) 16" x 16" ceramic tile round nose pliers chain nose pliers flat nose pliers flush cutting pliers or wire cutters sharpie tape measure steel block and hammer Eva will provide these tools for use: torch & butane soldering board soldering pick cross locking tweezers needle files pickle pot copper tongs tumbler bracelet mandrel liver sulfur or blackening agent Class description: We will be designing and creating a copper cuff bracelet using 16 ga copper wire. The components will be soldered with a micro torch.
Russian Spiral Bracelet with Swarovski Crystals
Saturday Afternoon Class Type of beadwork: Russian Spiral
Skill level:
This is a beginner's class, but as time permits we can do earrings. Deadline for Registration and Payment: September 2nd, the day after Labor Day Supply List: For
a 7.5" bracelet:
For the earrings (1" dangles):
I have some 3mm swars that I can bring, and I can make up some simple "kits" --
Sparkly Swars Necklace
Sunday Morning Class Type of bead or wire work used in the class: Working with flexible beading wire and Swarovski beads Skill Level: Beginner Previous skills needed: Be able to squish (not crimp) a crimp tube using pliers, cut wire, ability to measure & some addition Deadline for Registration and Payment: September 2nd, the day after Labor Day Supply List: (Must bring your own supplies & tools): 110 4MM BICONES-7 coordinating colors, 16 each of color or 110 of whatever colors you like best 116 #2 CRIMP TUBES (either silver or gold to match wire choice) BEAD STRINGING WIRE .014 to .018 DIA. 98” for an 18” necklace, 104” for 20” necklace, 110” for 22”necklace For gold wire I like Beadalon Gold Color 19 nylon coated beading wire .018 diameter For silver wire I like Soft Flex Extreme 925 flex Sterling Silver .014 diameter CLASP OF CHOICE RULER OR TAPE MEASURE SHARPIE (to mark with) FLAT NOSE OR BENT NOSE PLIERS (4mm pearls, Czech firepolish and many other 4mm beads may be used in place of the Swarovski beads.)
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