Beaducation: Class Detail for Fleur de Link

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TOOLS

Chain nose plier
Round nose plier
Flush wire cutter
Medium wrap and tap plier or 7mm dowel — wrap and tap plier is optional, but very helpful.
Plastic Mallet — optional
Steel bench block — optional

MATERIALS

20 gauge, dead soft, sterling wire — 15 feet
16 gauge, dead soft, sterling wire — 14 inches
1.5-2 inch 24 gauge headpins — 6
ear wires
3mm beads — 6
4mm beads — 6
large bead — Lisa uses a large Swarovski graphic bead to make the pendant

Fleur de Link

Lisa's Bio

Instructor: Lisa Niven Kelly
Category: Wirework
Level: Advanced

Price: $28.00

Join Lisa and learn The Fleur de Lis inspired design Fleur de Link. The Fleur de Lis is often described as a stylized flower, which served as a decorative element and became associated over time with royalty. Lisa has transformed this symbol into a spiral design which looks great as a link in this timeless chain. Learn new applications for spirals, linking techniques, triple split rings, how to make jump rings and a great spiral Fleur de Link clasp. In this class, Lisa shows you how to make an 19 inch chain with a crystal pendant and earrings.

This class has a running time of 63 minutes, 5 seconds.

Pre-requisites:

FREE: Perfecting the Wire Spiral and extensive experience in wire working using small to heavy gauges of wire and weaving.
Wire Jewelry Fundamentals or experience making wire wrapped loops

Optional Kit Flavors:

You will be transported to our Shoppe, where you will complete payment and also pick up any tools and materials or the optional kit to make your life easier. If you are a new user, you'll be directed to the registration page to create an account. Once you are logged in, go to the "my classes" link at the top of the page to view the class.