[Swansea Hackspace] [Announce] Wirework Jewellery Making Workshop

Richard Morgan richard.morgan at avocation.co.uk
Mon Jun 27 06:34:43 BST 2016


Hi Justin,
Does the pliers set you reference include the Chain Nose Pliers?

Or do I need to also get one of these? -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/131820287859?lpid=122&chn=ps&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=207297426&device=c&adgroupid=13585920426&rlsatarget=pla-131843268786&adtype=pla&crdt=0

On 26 June 2016 at 17:15, Justin Mitchell <justin at swansea.hackspace.org.uk>
wrote:

> When: 1-3pm Saturday 16th July
> What: Wirework Jewellery Making Workshop
> Who: Members and their guests. £3 per head
> Img: http://imgur.com/PI7lrTF
>
> This will be a workshop in the basic techniques for constructing
> jewellery using wire and beads. We will cover the tools and equipment
> you need, how to shape and form the wire, how to combine different types
> of beads to make for example earrings, necklaces and bracelets. The
> various types of wire will be provided, along with a selection of beads
> in various materials from glass and plastic through to semi precious
> stones.
>
> You will require a pair of Round Nose pliers to work with, also a pair
> of Chain Nose jewellery (ie without serrated grip) pliers is
> recommended. plus wire snips are useful, flush cut ones for preference.
>
> These can be bought online easily, also from local crafting stores
> (e.g. Hobbycraft, The Range, etc). We suggest this set for £4.99 or any
> similar: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm//311405311604
>
> You are welcome to bring children, we have a range of beads and
> threading materials so that even the younger ones can make their own
> bracelets, whilst older children are welcome to try the wire techniques
> with the adults.
>
>
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Kind regards,

Richard
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