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| Wildacres Workshop |
| Beginning Chainmaille | ||
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Roy Deere 321-725-9179 |
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Roy is a retired Computer Software Development Manager. He is an SFMS Past President and has been actively involved in SFMS activities for over 25 years. Roy has attended numerous workshops and served as registrar and an instructor at Wildacres. Roy has been an active member of the Canaveral Mineral and Gem Society (CM&GS) in Melbourne, FL for over 30 years. He is currently education and workshop director for CM&GS. Roy is also a competitive exhibitor who has won numerous master's level trophies at both SFMS and AFMS competitions. He is an experienced instructor having taught numerous training classes during his professional career as well as jewelry making classes for SFMS & CM&GS workshops. |
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CLASS DESCRIPTION
Beginning Chainmaille Jewelry
This class will provide the student with an introduction to one of the popular and fastest growing areas of jewelry making. Chainmaille Jewelry is based upon the protective armor worn by medieval knights. The old designs have been updated and used with precious metals to make beautiful chains, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, etc. These are easily made and do not require any soldering. Students will learn the proper way to open/close jump rings, basic patterns of linking the rings to form intricate chains, and finishing techniques to make the chains into wearable jewelry. The class will consist of a couple of pre-selected projects to teach the basic techniques followed by other projects which each student can individually select. Kits with pre-cut jump rings will be provided for the pre-selected projects. Students will also learn to cut their own jump rings. Wire to cut jump rings for the remaining projects will be available or students can bring their own jump rings. Most projects will be done in Sterling Silver; but students can choose other metals. Students should bring an Optivisor or other magnifying aid and 2 smooth jawed pliers. On average, students can expect to complete 5 or more projects.
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Lab Fee: $40.00 covers the 2 beginning kits, and extensive set of class notes and chain designs, and class consumables such as saw blades. Total cost of the class can range from $50 to $150 depending upon the student's choice of projects. Maximum No of Students: 8 Pre-requisites: None |
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