Monday, June 27, 2016

Chainmaille Project 103: Byzantine Rose Bracelet

Chainmaille  Project 103: Byzantine Rose Bracelet



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
      Tight: 3.00
       Best:
       Loose: 4.1

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings and 9mm jump rings 14 rings per 1.25" and 3 rings per inch
Ring Lord 18g 5/32" and 1/4" 16 rings per inch and 3 rings per inch



Class Description:


In this class, we will take the Byzantine stitch and use a different type of connector to connect the flip portions of the weave. Knowledge of Helm is a must for this class. 













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Kumihimo 101: Basics Round

Kumihimo 101: Basics Round



Cost: $15 plus Materials

Length of Class: 1.5 Hours



Class Description:
In this class, students will learn how to create simple braids in the round using a Kumihimo disk. 



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July Jewelry Classes

These are the classes for July for the Jewelry Program at Michaels Port Richey.


If you click on the name of the class, it will take you to the class specific post.
I will also update this page with class status.
NOTE: For classes to run I must have 2 registered students.

Boho Tassel

Boho Tassel


Cost: $15 plus Materials

Length of Class: 1.5 Hours



Class Description:

In this class, students will learn how to create a multiwrap bracelet using small beads (6/0,11/0 and 4mm) and how to embellish the bracelet so that they are disperse over the bracelet rather than aligning in a straight line when worn.


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Bead Weaving 106 Brick Stitch

Bead Weaving 106 Brick Stitch



Cost: $15 plus Materials

Length of Class: 1.5 Hours



Class Description:
In this class, students will be learning how to weave the brick stitch to create  small animals


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Pearl and Leather Wrap Bracelet

Pearl and Leather Wrap Bracelet





Cost: $15 plus Materials

Length of Class: 1.5 Hours



Class Description:
The combination of pearls and leather are very popular in the fashion world. In this class we will create a leather based wrap bracelet that combines leather, pearls and metal beads to create an always trendy bracelet. And we will be using wire to create wrapped closures.  


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Chainmaille 117: Elf Weave


Chainmaille 117: Elf Weave


Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
      Tight: 3.5
       Best:3.7 (ideal)
       Loose: 4.8

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings
Ring Lord 18g 3/16"



Class Description:

Elfweave is part of the European weaves and a variation of the 4 in 1. Ring selection and Aspect ratio are very important because the weave can end up compressing forming a box.  














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Chainmaille 114: Turkish Round

Chainmaille 114: Turkish Round



Cost: $25 plus Materials

Length of Class: 2 Hours


Chainmaille AR: 
      Tight: 3.00
       Best:
       Loose: 4.1

Rings that Work:
Michaels 7mm Jump Rings 36 rings per inch
Ring Lord 18g 5/32" 36 rings per inch



Class Description:
Round weaves are worked in the round as opposed to flat then turned round.  The Turkish Round creates a weave that is very reminiscent of the Byzantine weave only more round.















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