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Chain Making and Wirework - Short Course
Short course
In London ()
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Duration
3 Weeks
On this course you will learn the basics of working in wire for jewellery. Wire is a lively and exciting material to use with endless possibilities for design and can form the whole piece of jewellery or just the component parts.
About this course
You'll become confident using ancient techniques such as drawing wire and making loop-in-loop chains. You'll also learn various ways of soldering, and how to use them appropriately in different situations, as well as having the opportunity to use the techniques you've learnt to design and make something of your own.
You should have some experience in jewellery making, and enjoy repetitive processes and a traditional approach to making.
The center will contact you once you have sent your information through the form.
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Subjects
- Design
- Annealing
- WRAPPING
- Twisting
- Soldering
- Jumprings
- Pallions
- Bracelets
- Chains
- Ring
Teachers and trainers (1)
Lucie Gledhill
Tutor
Course programme
- introduction to wire drawing and annealing
- twisting and wrapping wire using a hand drill and soldering together to make a ring
- making jumprings – soldering jumprings using a probe/paste/pallions
- using jumprings from the previous week to make various loop-in-loop chains for bracelets
- design and make something of your own
- finish your designs
By the end of the course, you'll leave with finished pieces that can include a ring, bracelet and something of your own design.
Chain Making and Wirework - Short Course