Basic Wire Wrapped Pendant

Deb Cole - Instructor Bio

I started making jewelry for dance costumes in the early 1980s.  Later, I learned the basics of metal smithing and then became really interested in wire wrapping stones.  In the early 2000s I started beading to make necklaces and earrings to match the wire-wrapped pendants.  I love to create jewelry designs using wire, stone, and beads.  Through the Bead Society of New Mexico, I am learning bead embroidery, bead crochet, and more. I loved studying geology, art, and art history at UNM, and became fascinated with jewelry through the ages from ancient to modern.

Class Description:

Basic Wire Wrapping that can be used to capture stones of different shapes and sizes. This is a beginning wire wrapping class with variations for finishing the wrap based on the shape of the stone. Instructions will be provided.  Students will select a stone cabochon at the beginning of class.

Instructor will provide:

•  Square Copper wire
•  Half Round Copper wire
•  Stone Cabochon

Students should bring:

• Round nose pliers
• Chain nose pliers
• Flat nose pliers
• Wire Cutters
• Bead mat or work surface
• Task light
• Magnification eye wear, if needed