Kathy Frey

Dimensional Wire-Wrapping Techniques

Kathy Frey

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  • In-depth Instruction; over 155 mins
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Meet designer Kathy Frey, your guide to wire-wrapping jewelry for a dimensional effect. Get started shaping and hammering a leaf-shaped frame. Then learn Kathy's simple wire wrap to avoid tangles. Add beads for some flair and finish off the end loop to create a lovely pendant or earrings.
Learn to densely wrap a leaf frame that transforms into a pair of hoop earrings without soldering involved. You'll also learn how to seamlessly add more wire when you run out. Then, wrap a complex moon-shaped frame and learn how Kathy wraps uneven shapes with a even look.
Partially dimensional shapes can add a dramatic touch to any piece of jewelry. Follow Kathy's directions to form a three-sided frame to make earrings or a necklace with a hidden pearl inside! You'll learn how to wrap your three-sided frames, and even learn how to make slightly more complex design variations.
Take your techniques up a notch with four-sided frames. Start with a rounded, organic pod shape, which you can wrap fully or use to create a bead cap. Then, learn a trick to create crisp bends in your wire for geometric frames, such as pyramids. Follow Kathy's technique and wrap your pyramid with half-hard wire in gold.
Kathy is famous for her complex double-walled bangles, but she'll share a trick for forming and wrapping a similar style of hollow pendant without soldering. Learn a stabilizing trick that will improve all your future wirework and start wrapping. As a bonus, review some extra design ideas for inspiration.
Capture sea glass or found objects in wrapped wire cages. Follow Kathy's direction to create a sturdy box-style link with a double bail, then learn how to close the wrapping so the floating stone doesn't fall out. You'll get inspired with lots of fun design variations.
Liver of sulfur creates patina and can offer your wire designs so much variety. Go beyond the basics with a striking matte finish, two-toned patina or ombré effect. You'll also learn a variety of polishing techniques to clean and shine your jewelry while protecting your pearls and beads.
 
 
7 Lessons
2  hrs 35  mins

Description

Craft eye-catching, dimensional pieces with award-winning jewelry artist Kathy Frey as your guide. Begin by practicing hammering, forming and Kathy’s signature weave to make an airy, leaf-shaped frame. Progress to a more complex, moon-shaped frame as you learn accessible tips for wrapping uneven shapes and seamlessly adding more wire mid-design. Then, delve into three- and four-sided frames for a wire-wrapped wow factor, and find out how to craft an elegant half-shell pendant with a hidden pearl inside. Discover how to create crisp bends in your wire, before wire wrapping an advanced pyramid frame with gold wire. And, explore versatile techniques as you learn how to wire wrap beach glass to create gorgeous focal elements for necklaces and more. Finally, elevate your designs with a stunning matte finish, two-tone patina or ombré effect.

Kathy Frey

Kathy Frey is an award-winning jewelry artist and author of Elegant Wire Jewelry. Her designs are sold around the U.S. Kathy is also the co-founder of the creative enterprise Cult of Gemini.

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