This was originally scheduled for February but was cancelled due to the weather. We will be team teaching the wire wrapped loop. This is one of the most basic building blocks in jewelry. It is easy to learn but takes practice to master. What to Bring: chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, and wire cutters. …
April Meeting Monday April 27th, 6:30 p.m. Camp Mabry Ring A Ding Ding… presented by Karen MeadorTools and materials: hammer, bench block, ring mandrel (and mandrel holder if available), flush cutters, round nose and chain nose pliers, ruler or measuring tape. 14 gauge wire for “Rose” ring. 16 gauge wire for “S” ring. Optional: 2-3 …
“Ring A Ding Ding” by Karen Meador – April 27th 2015 Read More »
We will be team teaching the wire wrapped loop. This is one of the most basic building blocks in jewelry. It is easy to learn but takes practice to master. What to Bring: chain nose pliers, round nose pliers, and wire cutters. Beads larger than 3mm, craft wire 24, 22, or 20 gauge. bead mat …
Kumihimo is an easy and fun technique to make your own cords to use as a necklace. Nora will show us how to take some fun and funky fibers to make our very own colorful cords. You will need: Kumihimo Disk, kumihimo bobbins (small or large, can depend on thickness and length of fibers. If …
Funky Fiber Kumihimo – Presented by Nora Pero – January 26th Read More »
Connie White, owner of Lapis Lane Beads, will be presenting October’s project. A fun pair of earrings that are adaptable to any style. Bead Kits will be available for 5 dollars with different colors to choose from. What Students Need to Bring: Bead Mat Scissors fireline 6lb test needles size 10-12 light (optional) glasses (if …
Brick Stitch Earrings Presented by Connie White – October 27th, 2014 Read More »
About the Class Chenille stitch produces a beaded rope suitable for adding elaborate pendants or it can be worn without additional adornment. It is a combination of the netting and Ndebele techniques. What specific techniques will the students learn? Basic ladder stitch, and modified herringbone (Ndebele) stitch; attach a clasp Supplies Students Should Take to …
“X’s and Ohhhhs Chenille Stitch Bracelet” presented by Caron Bailey Read More »
Monday July 28th 6:30 PM at Camp Mabry. Faux Limestone Polymer Clay Pendant Presented by Randee Ketzl This month we will have a project from Randee’s book, Polymer Clay Gemstones: The Art of Deception . Polymer clay is often called the great imitator, and Randee will show us how to make a pendant that looks like an …
Faux Limestone Polymer Clay Pendant by Randee Ketzl – July 28th Read More »
About the Class This class requires a $12 kit containing: Silver Silk 3mm Round Capture Rope x 16-18 inches (choose from 10 colors)Silver Silk double end cap x2 (choose from silver, copper, gold or gun metal) Silver Silk Crystal Stairway Bracelet: Student will learn to stitch crystal beads between silver silk wire ropes to create a …
“Silver Silk” Crystal Stitched Bracelet by Sue Charette-Hood – June 23rd Read More »
Our newsletter is now available in PDF form here on our website. Read the newsletter for information on upcoming meetings, previous meetings, see show and tell, and learn a little geology. Thanks to our newsletter coordinator, Nora Pero! Click here to open the file: newsmay14
Please note our revised meeting date for May. We will meet on the 19th, the 3rd Monday in honor of Memorial Day. About the Class Nora Pero will present this exclusive project at our May meeting. We will be making a lovely sparkly Faux Dichro glass pendant- no flame involved! Kits will be available for …