Jewelry Making: Creating and Selling Your Own Jewelry Designs

About this Course

Learn the ancient art of wire wrapping! This course covers essential skills like making shapes and wire components, incorporating intermediate wire wrapping techniques using free form and intricate wire weaving designs. You will develop a strong foundation in wire wrapping and make basic wire components such as loops, clasps, bails, and shapes. Use these components to create 4-5 projects including pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

Required tools and materials: Pliers (Round-nose pliers, Chain nose/Needle-nose pliers, Flat-nose pliers, Wire/flush cutters, Nylon-jaw pliers, Bent-nose pliers, Bail-making pliers, Crimping pliers). Artistic Copper or Brass Round Wires in gauges -18, 20, 22 and 26. Stones/beads (drilled stones and cabochons). These materials can be purchased from crafting stores such as Michaels, Jo-Ann, Hobby Lobby or Amazon.