Stringing Classes
Drips & Drops Necklace and Earrings
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Basic -- $30
Not sure where or how to start? Learn the basics in this class by making a necklace and matching earrings. You'll get an introduction to materials and tools available to the beader, and then you'll be shown how to make your own necklace and earrings in class using rectangle and drop beads, SoftFlex, and crimp beads. All beads and stringing materials supplied (this class only); pliers and tools are available for use in class.
Crystal Spray Necklace
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Basic
Class Fee: $25
This pretty necklace will look great for the holidays! You'll use bugle beads and 8mm Swarovski crystals, strung on fine sterling or gold SoftFlex for a very sparkly look.
Materials: 45 8mm round Swarovski crystals, 1 bag size 2 bugle beads, 1 bag small crimp beads, fine sterling SoftFlex, approximately 2" sterling extender chain, lobster claw clasp and figure 8, 2 2x2 sterling crimp beads, 2 sterling crimp covers. Please note that this project requires a lot of 8mm crystal beads; we think the necklace looks best done with 8mm round beads.
Floating Necklace
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Basic -- $25
Using sterling SoftFlex, add Swarovski pearls and bicones that appear to "float." You'll learn how to use tiny crimp beads to keep the beads in place, making an attractive, multi-strand necklace.
Materials: five 10mm, five 8mm, five 6mm Swarovski pearls, thirty 4mm Swarovski bicones, 65 mini-crimps, 2x2 crimps, toggle, and SoftFlex.
Do Drop Bracelet
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Basic -- $25
Our favorite bead - a drop! Crisscross drops into a quick and flexible bracelet which will introduce you to a new way of using SoftFlex and crimp beads. This bracelet works up quickly - use all one color or mix it up!
Materials: 160-180 Czech 4x6 drop beads, two 3mm round silver or gold filled beads, crimp bead, toggle clasp, .014 SoftFlex.
Art to Wear Necklace
Instructor: Carolyn Cook
Level: Beginner -- $35
Utilize our great selection of raku and pottery beads and be creative with hand-dyed silk and SoftFlex! This class will show you how to do a multi-strand necklace and answer your questions about attaching a centerpiece to create one-of-a-kind Art to Wear!
Materials: Pendant centerpiece, 6+ pottery beads, about 100 coordinating smaller beads, silk strand, SoftFlex, clasp, crimp beads. The accent beads may be picked our during class as you create your necklace. The raku and pottery beads and the silk strands are available at Albion Beads.
Albion Beads - 16A Albion Street - Wakefield, MA 01880
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