Description
Create wire-woven jewelry with confidence! Instructor Dawn Horner guides you every step of the way, beginning with an introduction to materials and techniques. Discover Dawn’s figure-eight weave, then learn how to capture any cabochon with two variations of a woven bezel frame. Next, transform your bezel into a pendant with a lovely, marquise-shaped bail! Shape and align your bail and learn to weave a dreamcatcher-inspired netted backing to secure a stone to your pendant. Then, find out how to sew beads and eye-catching embellishments into the front of your piece and add finesse with an antiqued finish. Plus, discover key cleaning and polishing tips that will make all of your wirework shine!
Overview
Syllabus
- Class Preview
- Introduction to Wire Weaving
- Building the Bezel Walls
- Preparing the Bail
- Designing the Bail
- Finishing the Back
- Finishing the Front
- Antiquing & Finishing
Taught by
Dawn Horner