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DESCRIPTION:

Learn to build 3-dimensional components using Cold Connection Techniques and wire
as an alternative to soldering.

SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED:

Intermediate Level

PREREQUISITES:

ORIENTATION TO BEADS AND JEWELRY FINDINGS
(All students are required to begin our curriculum with this ORIENTATION CLASS.    The Orientation Class is offered once a month.)

WIRE MIX 'N MATCH BRACELET

GOALS:

To learn cold connection techniques using wire

create shapes as components
create other elements for embellishing these shapes
attach these other elements to these shapes for embellishment, using cold connection techniques 

PROJECT/TASKS:

Make various bracelet components using and assortment of cold connection techniques

SKILLS LEARNED:

Techniques taught include: micro folding;
texturing; cutting; hole-punching; doming; riveting; adding brads

- cutting out shapes and filing edges
- texturing your shapes
- punching holes in metal components
- flattening and doming discs
- anchoring items to your discs
- making coils
- assembling pieces using cold connection techniques 

SUPPLIES REQUIRED:

Kit included with fee.
All tools provided for use during class.
No additional supplies required. 

Supplies are provided as part of a kit, and include
copper sheet, 22 or 24 gauge
copper sheet, 36 gauge
18gauge copper wire
crimp beads
decorative brads
decorative findings
toggle clasp
jump rings

Tools are provided for use in class, and include
hole punches
doming block
disc cutter
texture hammers
rivet hammer
steel block
torch (optional)
pickle (optional)
hand wringer
chasing hammer
scissors
ball pein hammer
nail set
files
rivet block (optional)
Rawhide mallet
flat nose pliers
chain nose pliers
round nose pleirs
flush cutters
ring mandrel
quilters tape or painters tape
ultra fine sharpie
ruler
cordless drill w/keyless chuck or pin vise