Metalsmithing For The Beader, A Metalworking Four Week Series

Week Four

You will make a metal pendant of your own design, don't worry I will be there to help you with that design.

Puffy Heart Pendant –Beginner Intermediate – $35.00 Class limit 6 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

Just in time for Valentine's Day you can make the Puffy Heart Pendant. These are the best written instructions you will find around. With my instructions and personal assistance you will have no problem making the Puffy Heart. Make one for you and everyone you know. The Puffy Heart Pendant makes a perfect gift.

Puffy Heart Pendant –Beginner Intermediate – $35.00 Class limit 6 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

Just in time for Valentine's Day you can make the Puffy Heart Pendant. These are the best written instructions you will find around. With my instructions and personal assistance you will have no problem making the Puffy Heart. Make one for you and everyone you know. The Puffy Heart Pendant makes a perfect gift.

Wire Findings & Elements – Intermediate - $45.00 Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

Get some wire, pull out your pliers and never buy a finding again. Yeah, you can do this. We will make all sorts of findings and elements commonly used in jewelry making. Not that the findings market will collapse with your new found skill, but now you can put that personal touch in all of your jewelry designs. Toggles, hooks, beads, and fun and fanciful elements are just a few of the pieces you will be making during class. Please bring your wire working plies; chain nose, round nose, and bent chain (if you have them) nose, for you will be working with them through out the class.

Two Week Focus on the Plum Blossom Beaded Bead – Beginner - $80.00 + $20.00 supplies Only room for two students in my studio in St. Charles, MO.

E-mail if you are interested: 1kathrynbowman@gmail.com

Maybe you have made beaded beads before. Maybe you have made Plum Blossom beads before, but have you embellished and changed every bead and bead combination? In this class you will be doing all of that to the Plum Blossom beaded bead. Discover the endless creative possibilities that this bead can add to your jewelry making. Fun Stuff!

Second Week of Plum Blossom Beaded Bead Focus E-mail if you are interested: 1kathrynbowman@gmail.com

During the second week we will explore further the extraordinary lengths that this bead can be expanded. I've been researching and inventing some new ways to extend the plum blossom, as wonderful as it is, to new degrees of extravagance. You will be learning to embellish the Plum Blossom so we can add even more beads. We will get approximately four to five beads finished during class. The embellishment is time consuming so you will finish some of the that after class.

Square Stitch Cuff –Beginner – $35.00 Kit will be available for purchase for $56.00. Class limit 6 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

Learn the square stitch while making this elegant cuff. Working the length of the cuff in Square Stitch will make YOU a master. While you learn you will be working a pattern with three different colored beads and then you will create a fringe embellishment to add glamor. You will make an effective invisible closure to finish the bracelet cuff.

Chased Leaf Earrings – Beginner - $45.00 + Kit - $10.00 Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

These earrings have it all, texture, shape, movement, design. Let's have some metalsmithing fun while making two pair of earrings from a flat sheet of metal. You will be learning a lot of fabulous metalsmithing techniques in this class; cutting metal with a disc cutter and a saw, chasing design on metal, and texture metal. All techniques will be demonstrated and discussed as we work. In the end you will have two pair of earrings that you have formed completely with your own hands.

Petite Puzzle Necklace – Metal Beginner – $50.00 + $35.00 for Sterling Silver or $15.00 for Copper Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

You will get a great introduction to basic metalsmithing skills in this class. The tools will be available for you to make all of the components in the fabricated portion of the necklace. Chain will be added to create a necklace that can be worn for all occasions, dress up or dress down. The washer links will be formed by using a disc cutting tool and you will learn to make your own jump rings. Endless fun hammering!

The Embellished Beaded Bead – Intermediate – $40.00 Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

There will be a quick review of the Basic Plum Blossom bead that we've grown to love and then we will learn to embellish that basic bead. I've been researching and inventing some new ways to extend the plum blossom, as wonderful as it is, to new degrees of extravagance. Even if you haven't learned the Plum Blossom, but have a good amount of experience beading, you will be fine in this class and then you will be leaning to embellish the Plum Blossom as well. We will get approximately four to five beads finished during class. The embellishment is time consuming so you will finish some of the that after class. This is a fast paced class.

Wire Findings & Elements – Intermediate - $45.00 Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

Get some wire, pull out your pliers and never buy a finding again. Yeah, you can do this. We will make all sorts of findings and elements commonly used in jewelry making. Not that the findings market will collapse with your new found skill, but now you can put that personal touch in all of your jewelry designs. Toggles, hooks, beads, and fun and fanciful elements are just a few of the pieces you will be making during class. Please bring your wire working plies; chain nose, round nose, and bent chain (if you have them) nose, for you will be working with them through out the class.

Chased Leaf Earrings – Beginner - $45.00 + Kit - $10.00 Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

These earrings have it all, texture, shape, movement, design. Let's have some metalsmithing fun while making two pair of earrings from a flat sheet of metal. You will be learning a lot of fabulous metalsmithing techniques in this class; cutting metal with a disc cutter and a saw, chasing design on metal, and texture metal. All techniques will be demonstrated and discussed as we work. In the end you will have two pair of earrings that you have formed completely with your own hands.

The Embellished Beaded Bead – Intermediate – $40.00 Class limit 5 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

There will be a quick review of the Basic Plum Blossom bead that we've grown to love and then we will learn to embellish that basic bead. I've been researching and inventing some new ways to extend the plum blossom, as wonderful as it is, to new degrees of extravagance. Even if you haven't learned the Plum Blossom, but have a good amount of experience beading, you will be fine in this class and then you will be leaning to embellish the Plum Blossom as well. We will get approximately four to five beads finished during class. The embellishment is time consuming so you will finish some of the that after class. This is a fast paced class.

Square Stitch Cuff –Beginner – $35.00 Kit will be available for purchase for $56.00. Class limit 6 students with a minimum of 2.

Lady Bug Beads - 7616 Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis, MO Call to reserve your space - 314-644-6140

Learn the square stitch while making this elegant cuff. Working the length of the cuff in Square Stitch will make YOU a master. While you learn you will be working a pattern with three different colored beads and then you will create a fringe embellishment to add glamor. You will make an effective invisible closure to finish the bracelet cuff.

Riveted Metal Etching Workshop

Have no fear! Learn how to etch images on metal using Ferric Chloride, saw metal with a gentle no-pressure approach, and rivet with a wonderful new tool that makes riveting a breeze. First, you will etch three different metals with designs and textures. Then you will glide through the etched metal by sawing shapes or using a disc cutter to punch out circles. Learning how to saw metal will open up your design future to making any shape, no matter how complex. Refine your cut pieces to glowing perfection as you file them. Nearing the end, the different shapes are riveted together and then the components are assembled with jump rings. Finally, add a little color with beads at each junction. Come ready to work and learn a lot about metalsmithing techniques and tools in this fun day of jewelry making.

Articulated Bracelet Workshop

This bracelet has it all -- texture, shape, movement, design. Learn a lot of metalsmithing techniques in this workshop: etching, cutting with a disc cutter and a saw, chasing design, texturing, and making cold connections with a riveting tool. The technique used to rivet the elements together will have your bracelet moving freely, ending in articulating links. The instructor will demonstrate and discuss all techniques as you work. The end result of this metalworking class is an earthy expression of nature you can wear out of class or use as a gift.

Embellished Plum Blossom Necklace

Do you love “plum blossom” beaded beads? Now you can learn how to embellish their surface! Just think of all the color possibilities when you add more beads. You will also learn two variations of this design by using different bead types, and tricks for stringing that will give perfect balance to your necklace. Kits will be available in several color ways.

Getting Attached To Metal Etching

This class is all about making a coordinated pendant and hook closure. In one day, students will learn the ins and outs of metal etching with Ferric Chloride and create a pendant and hook closure using two fabulous metalsmithing tools. This will be a busy day of learning a good number of metalsmithing techniques and then using those skills to create your pieces. This is a great introduction for any beader wanting to expand their jewelry-making skills. The beaded chain is not included in the kit.

Etching For Design

Make etching the star of your designs so that an etched image leads the design instead of supporting the other elements as an afterthought. Learn to etch metal with Ferric Chloride, saw metal using a relaxed method that will have you gliding with ease, then pierce and connect that metal to complete the design inspiration. Beyond etching, this class is filled with basic metalsmithing skills you will take home to apply to future jewelry projects. Including etched surface designs in the overall design process expands the possibilities in your jewelry creations and expands your jewelry-making arsenal.

Flower Petal Necklace

Can’t you just see yourself in this necklace? You will learn two variations of the plum blossom beaded bead and how to string the finished beads so they hang just right around your neck. Don’t think of this as only a summer necklace; by changing the colors it can be worn any time of year. There will be seasonal color options in your kit choice.

Morphing Plum Blossom Bracelet

Maybe you have made beaded beads before, maybe you have made “plum blossom” beads before, but have you embellished and changed every bead and bead combination? In this class, you will be making all kinds of changes to the “plum blossom” beaded bead. Discover the endless creative possibilities that this bead can add to your jewelry making! Kits will be available in a variety of color choices to match your personality and wardrobe.

Riveting Rivets For A Pending Pendant

This is a great class for the bead weaver or bead stringer that would like to acquire some metalsmithing skills. Students will select from various textured metals to create a pendant and hook closure. The techniques you will be able to try include sawing, filing, and using a disc cutter and riveting tool. Patina will be applied to the pendant and closure after the components are assembled. You can personalize and wear your pendant by adding your own beaded rope or strung beads.