Class #105 Beginner Wire Coils & Beaded Reversible Pendant

In this class, students will learn how to create a gorgeous reversible wire wrapped, beaded and Coiled pendant, using round copper wires and traditional hand coiling techniques.

Students will learn a versatile bail construction and  how to work with mixed wire sizes, adding depth and texture to design.

​This versatile technique is easy to adapt to drilled stones of many shapes and sizes.  In this class, we will be using a round stone and creating a reversible beaded and coiled pendant with a lot of statement!

​​Classroom size max 5
Venue:  Zoom Virtual Classroom
See Calendar for dates and registration.
Cost: $30
Duration: approximately 3 hours.
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In this class, you will learn how to create a gorgeous, two sided pendant, using coils, a drilled focal stone and accent beads.  You will be shown how to create wire coils both by hand and by drill during class.  We will make the whole pendant together by hand, but I will also demonstrate how to create coils using a drill.

This unique pendant frame allows for endless design options and once learned, is easy to modify to fit any size or shape drilled stone (bead).

​Materials needed, if you have them on hand.

• 18 gauge, round, dead soft wire x 1 foot (for dowel)
• 20 gauge, round, dead soft wire x 5 feet
• 22 gauge, round, dead soft wire x 5 feet
• 28 gauge, round, dead soft wire x 15 feet
• 1 Round focal bead, approximately 1 x 1 inch, top center drilled OR
• 1 Oblong focal bead, approximate 1 to 1.5 long x .5 wide, top center drilled.
• Small accent beads (optional)

Tools needed, if you have them on hand
Flush Cutter
Round Nose Pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
6-8mm dowel (pen, pencil, works too)
Nylon Jaw pliers (optional)

If you need to purchase materials and/or tools, you can contact
Lithos Mineral, Fossil, Meteorite, Book and Hobby Shop

ORDER MATERIAL KIT 105  ​(Purchased separately from price of the class)
Kit Contains:

• 15 feet of 28 gauge, round, dead soft wire (used for coils)
• 5 feet of 22 gauge, round, dead soft wire (used for coils)
• 5 feet of 20 gauge, round, dead soft wire (used for frame)
• 1 foot of 18 gauge, round wire (used as a dowel for coiling)
• 1 Oblong focal bead

NOTE;  The smaller accent beads are not included in the kit, but Lithos has a nice selection of smaller accent beads as well as focal beads, available in store.  You can give them a call to shop by appointment and have any additional materials shipped ahead of time or even after class.


If you need wire wrapping tools, they sell tool kits too. They sell Sterling Silver wires as well as designer cabochons, beads and other jewelry making supplies.  Give them a call or check out their online stores to order materials and/or tools before class and please give time enough time for shipping.

Lithos on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LithosArvada
Lithos e-commerce: https://lithosarvada.square.site/

 (303) 495.5521
 infolitho@gmail.com
5695 Yukon St, Arvada, CO 80002

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