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8 HD Video Lessons
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Candie Cooper
Candie Cooper is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining unique materials and colors and is the host for the television series Hands On. View profile »
Beading with Wire, Chain & Leather
with Candie Cooper
Whether you’re new to jewelry making or looking for some fresh ideas, Candie Cooper will give you the confidence to bead with style.
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to create distinctive bracelets and necklaces. Beading with Wire, Chain & Leather isn’t simply one beading class; each lesson provides you with a new technique and several design ideas.
Beaders will appreciate Candie Cooper’s casual yet comprehensive style. Sign up today and dazzle friends and family with your handcrafted jewelry immediately.
What You’ll Learn
- How to choose beading supplies
- About crimp beads, tubes and other findings
- How to make simple and wrapped loops
- Techniques to wire wrap beads
- Working with memory wire
- How to crochet beaded wire
- Ways to incorporate leather into beaded projects
- Sketching your future projects
What You’ll Make
- Illusion necklace
- Wire-wrapped beads
- Beaded links
- Multi-strand bangle bracelet
- Lariat necklace
- Crocheted wire necklace
- Tassel pendants
- Special project that combines several techniques learned in the class
What You'll Need:
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flush cutter
- Crimping pliers
- Bead board or bead mat
- Bead stoppers (optional)
- Nippers (for cutting memory wire)
- Supplies will vary depending on the projects you choose to complete. These supplies will allow you to make everything!
Lesson Plan
| 1 | Introduction | 36:25 |
| 2 | Making Loops on Wire | 16:25 |
| 3 | Beaded Link and Jump Rings | 26:37 |
| 4 | Multi-Strand Bracelets and Spacer Bars | 15:59 |
| 5 | Lariat Necklaces | 20:29 |
| 6 | Wire Crochet Necklace | 18:34 |
| 7 | Tassel Pendants | 18:33 |
| 8 | The Big Finish | 25:31 |
Recent 5 star reviews of this class
Average Review:
Easy to follow instruction and beautiful project ideas!
This was my first class and I love how well presented it is! Candie makes it easy to follow the pretty simple techniques to create what looks like not-so-simple jewelry pieces! She doesn't use fancy lingo, just fun and friendly teaching as if you were right there with her. I wasn't sure which jewelry class to select but I am thrilled that I chose this one. I had no idea how easy it is to create such elaborate, beautiful jewelry. The possibilities are endless with any combination of the various ...
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