Prerequisite: None
 
Students will learn how to wire wrap a teardrop cabochon to make a pendant, and how to polish the piece.
 
Topics covered will include:
• different types of metal
• different types of pliers and wire wrapping tools
• how to properly bend and form wire
• polishing metal
• long-term care of wire wrapped jewelry
 
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Teardrop-shaped cabochon between 15-30mm wide and 20-45mm tall
Flat-nose pliers with Nylon Jaws (Rio Grande #111606)
Slimline Flat-nose pliers (Rio Grande #111901)
Stepped round-nose and chain-nose pliers (Rio Grande #111619)
Flush wire cutters (Rio Grande #111265)
40" of dead-soft 20ga Square wire in Sterling silver (#100620) or copper (#132420)
24” of dead-soft 20ga Half-Round wire in sterling silver (# 100471) or copper (# 132603)
N95 or KN95 face mask
Safety glasses
 
4 Contact Hours  |  Max Students 6