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Class #107  Sneak Peak!  Caged Cabochon Pendant Class

4/18/2020

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Update 4/20/2020 - it's ready!  Click here to register for classes

Learn how to create a caged cabochon wire pendant.  This is a wonderful technique for cabochon of all shapes and allows for more free flow in design vs technical symmetry work.  

There is quite a bit of hammering to get 'this look' in the wire.  There is also sanding and filing to get 'this look' from the tapered swirling tips.  While this pendant harness can be made without hammer, file and sandpaper, the look of the wire will be different.
  • Learn how to shape a wire cage pendant frame using thicker hammered wire.
  • Learn how to shape design wires into beautifully tapered curves and spirals.
  • Learn how to file and sand your wires and why you might want to.
  • Learn how to 'add-on' design and banding wires.
  • Learn how to attach decorative beads.
This is an intermediate class.
If you are a very beginner wire worker, please take class #101 first.

Materials if you have them on-hand
1.5 foot  - 18 gauge, round, dead soft wire. (Frame wires)
2 feet - 18 gauge, half round, dead soft wire (Banding wires) * this can be 22g, 20g or 18g
1 foot - 28 gauge, round, dead soft wire. (For accent beads)
A small cabochon of approximately 1 x 1 inch or smaller to .5 x .5 inch
Small copper accent beads (optional) of 1mm to 3mm round.

Tools:
Flush cutters
Round nose pliers
Chain link or flat nose pliers
Hammer (optional)
Steel bench block or anvil (optional)


If you need to purchase materials and/or tools, you can contact
Lithos Mineral, Fossil, Meteorite, Book and Hobby Shop
(Purchased separately from price of the class)
Order KIT # 107
https://lithosarvada.square.site/shop/beads-wire-tools-kits-supplies/8
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
 [email protected]
5695 Yukon St, Arvada, CO 80002


4 Comments
Josephine Williams
4/18/2020 08:04:10 pm

Let me know. I love the design.

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Cindy Lodge
4/22/2020 10:55:47 am

Hi, Susan.
This on-line class set-up looks like a great idea! The design of this caged stone is lovely, with so many techniques to learn in one piece! I would be tempted to add a tiny cluster of colored beads to go along with the cabochon choice. I can’t wait to see when your students complete your class!!❤️

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Lisa Katchur
4/29/2020 06:19:45 pm

hope u do another one on this wrap over the weekend. I can't participate due to work. Friday mid afternoon works too.

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Win Blown Pages link
7/20/2023 11:43:15 am

Nicce post

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    Welcome!  These are details of my classroom offerings.
    Please be patient while I transition to this new platform. 

    My Online Classroom will be available soon!  Please check back with me.   In the meantime, some upcoming class details are shown here.  I will be adding more classes to the list soon with further details on my 2020 Spring / Summer schedule.

    Register for any ONLINE class dates from my SHOP link.

    Check my CALENDAR link for future dates.

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