Design Through Storytelling

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by Janice Parsons

Creating artisan jewelry is not about following the crowd, but reflecting your unique point of view. It's about mixing favorite colors, textures and patterns in relaxed yet cohesive ways. Your design style will speak in your voice when you reference memories and impressions with confidence and attitude. This class handout is about exploring and refining jewelry techniques and pushing yourself to share your authentic story. Although the necklace may look deceptively simple, it combines multiple techniques we think Intermediate Designers are ready to master. From Wire-Wrapping, to No-Frills Knotting and Silk Wrapping, it is a complete meal using different ingredients. Here is a class handout that combines many different styles and will challenge you to switch gears... This full-color, 14 page handout is chock full of tips and techniques to fine-tune your design sense. When you click to purchase, it will prompt you to download it as a PDF and print it at home. Please only one copy per purchase is allowed. If you are an instructor and would like to purchase multiple copies of this handout, please email us.

Level: Intermediate

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Ingredients C-Lon in Sage - Base Thread C-Lon in Olive - Accent Thread 1 strand 6mm Stone Beads in Prehnite 1 pkg 5-6mm Gemstone cubes in Moonstone 1 pkg 3-4mm Gemstone Rondelles in Apatite 1 pkg 10x12mm Faceted Gems in Green Amethyst 1 pkg 10x12mm Faceted Gems in Rose Quartz 1 pkg Nuggets in Aquamarine 1 pkg Keishi Pearls in Mint 1 pkg Keishi Pearls in Peach 1 Sterling Bead Beautiful Abundance 2 pkgs Metal Beads in Pebbles 1 pkg Metal Beads in Stepping Stones 1 pkg Small Hex in Sterling 1 pkg 2mm Round Beads in Sterling 1 Tube Tila Beads - Matte Metallic Silver Grey 1 Pair Silvertone Pinch Ends - End of the Line 10 1 Hook and Eye Clasp 2 Leaf Charms 2 Matching Tube Beads in Curve Appeal-40 1 pkg 4mm Round or Oval Jump Rings Sterling 2 feet 26 Gauge Sterling Dead Soft Wire 2 Feet 24 Gauge Sterling Dead Soft Wire 1 pkg 24 Gauge Head Pins in Sterling 1.5-2 inches 1 Foot 3mm Rolo Chain in Silver 1mm Deer Hide Suede in Grey

Studio Essentials - Wire Cutters  - Fine-tip Round Nose Pliers  - Bent Chain Nose Pliers  - Chain Nose Pliers - Wire Straighteners (optional) - GS Hypocement - Knotting Tweezers YouTube Videos and Tips used in this project: Wire Wrapping a Bead on a Head Pin Wire Wrapping Bead Units to Each Other Wire Wrapping a Briolette Silk Wrapping 1-2-3 How to Open and Close Jump Rings Another Recommended Handout: Trade Route