Pre-requisite: Must know the modified soumak weave.
Class Description: This pendant uses smaller gauge wires to create a delicate yet intricate frame to suspend a small gemstone within its center. We will focus on workmanship to create beveled pointed swirls and tips on getting your symmetry better.
Materials included in price: Fine silver wire and argentium wire, sterling silver beads, sterling silver jump ring, gem briolette, sandpaper, bobbin.
Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Time: 9-4pm (1 hour lunch break)
Instructor: Sarah Thompson
Skill Level: Intermediate
Required Tools:
- Wire cutters (preferrably flush)
- Round-nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Chain-nose pliers
- Nylon flat-nose pliers
- Ruler
- Needle files
- Permanent marker
- Beading Awl
- Chasing Hammer
- Bench block with pillow
- Paper and writing utensil
- Magnifiers and Ott light as needed.
