$16
per classWireworking: Intermediate Level for Creating Captivating Earrings Like a Pro
Completed by 5 learners
Ages 9-13
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-4 learners per class
75 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Take your jewelry creations to the next level by learned even more advanced wireworking skills! In this intermediate wireworking jewelry making class, students will learn how to create more advanced designs and how to use a chasing hammer and bench block to solidify our copper components after shaping them with professional jewelry style pliers. Students will also learn how to create their own earring hooks from scratch with copper wire plus more bonus tips for creating high quality pieces. Students will be able to experiment with new designs as they continue to gain experience in creating jewelry like a professional. This class is designed to follow the introduction wireworking class, "Wireworking: Intro Level for Creating Captivating Earrings Like a Pro", but students who feel confident in working with pliers and jewelry wire can sign up for this class without taking the Introduction class. What to expect when you sign up for this class: • The class outline is for student to make two different styles of earring pairs within the class time, and students are given additional ideas at the end of class for more designs to experiment with. • Students will learn the most important skills of earring making so that they can continue creating new earring designs long after our class together. • Each step of creating our earrings is carefully explained, and within each step students can work at their own pace. • Class sizes are kept small to ensure that all enrolled students receive personalized attention and instruction, helping every growing jeweler excel. • Students are asked to keep their microphone off so that everyone can hear instructions clearly, but we also turn our mics on throughout the class to share thoughts, answer questions, and share our work. • If students need more time to complete a project even as class time is coming to a close, students will have the choice to stay a few minutes longer to finish their work. There's no rush when creating art! Highlights of This Class: • This class is for any student who has a passion for getting better at jewelry making. Familiarity with using jewelry pliers and basic wire shaping skills, as covered in the Introduction class described above, is required. • As the instructor, I have two cameras up: a regular face camera and a second close-up camera on my hands so that students can see the close-up details of every step. • Students are guided and supported every step of the way to reach their goals. • Students are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and share their work with one another as we create together!
Learning Goals
In this class, students will learn:
1. Intermediate skills for using professional jewelry pliers and cutters to create custom wire components.
2. How to use a bench block and chasing hammer to strengthen the wire of our custom designs.
3. How to create earring hooks from scratch using jewelry wire.
4. How to refine our ability to make well-formed loops for beaded wire links.
5. How to combine our custom crafted wire segments into durable and beautiful bracelets and earrings!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parental assistance may be needed to help students with cutting wire and learning to make smaller loops with wire.
Supply List
Having all "required" items below are essential to creating our designs during class time. Read below for details on each item and you can also refer to an Amazon list for purchasing supplies. AMAZON LIST: Please be sure to check the comments on each item; if you have any questions regarding these items, please send me a message and I'm happy to help! Some items in this shopping cart may not be available, but nearly identical supplies can be located: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1F4POX135K3GM SUPPLY DETAILS: Required Materials for Class: 1. Round Nose Pliers (thin nose, round jaws) and Chain Nose Pliers (thin nose, flat jaws) 2. Wire Cutters 3. Bench block (recommended brand: Beadsmith) 4. Chasing hammer (recommended brand: Beadsmith) 5. 18 or 20 gauge jewelry copper wire 6. 24 or 26 gauge jewelry wire 7. Earring hooks, posts, or clip ons, etc. (at least 2 pairs) 8. Jump rings (recommended size: 6mm diameter) 9. Just a few (quantity<10) of medium or medium-large beads (recommend: pearls with large holes, large crystals) 10. Pencil and thin marker, or other similar cylindrical objects with one slightly larger than the other 11. Ruler or measuring tape Helpful but not required: 12. Earring hooks (we will learn to make our own in class but extra earring hooks are helpful!) 13. Metal file 14. A single piece of felt or other fabric to use as a beading mat Extra options (not required but if you have them, bring them!) 15. Jewelry wire in different colors 16. Thing-A-Ma-Jig 17. Tool Magic (either to be applied to tools 24hrs before class or we'll discuss how to use it at the end of class) ESTIMATED COSTS: • Jewelry Pliers & Cutter Set:~ $10-$20 • Jewelry wire (18, 20, 24, and/or 26 gauge wire): ~$7/spool (Note: "g", or "gauge", refers to the thickness of the wire; a higher number means the wire is thinner) • Bench block: ~$15 • Chasing hammer: ~$12 • Beads: ~$5 • Earring hook and jump rings: between $3-$8 per pack depending on size of packs • Materials are available online or at your local craft store such as Michaels or JoAnn Fabrics. You can check your stores for coupons, such as saving a fixed percentage off your entire order. Feel free to ask any questions ahead of time regarding materials!
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have over 18 years of experience in jewelry creation, including designing and successfully selling my work through artisan festivals and e-commerce for over a decade. As an educator, I have been teaching students from elementary to high school through the world of jewelry making for over 7 years through homeschool classes, birthday parties, private instruction, and after-school enrichment courses across 8 elementary schools. I have also been teaching here on Outschool since December 2020 and I've loved every minute!
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