- Roman Fold-over Loop n Loop Chain with Visiting Artist Chuck Bruce--Saturday, March 28, 9am-5pm
Roman Fold-over Loop n Loop Chain with Visiting Artist Chuck Bruce--Saturday, March 28, 9am-5pm
In this class, students will learn how to coil, form, cut and fuse/solder fine or sterling silver rings, to make loops, then form and weave the loops to make simple and complex chains. We will explore Roman Fold-over, students should be able finish a bracelet and 2 pair of earrings in each. (These ancient beautiful designs are quite different from chainmaille). There should also be time for additional projects or necklace versions of these chains. Tools will be provided for use, if you have your own tools, you are welcome to bring them.
Lab Fee: Included in Class fee contains kits (fine or Sterling silver material, findings for closures and earrings) for the chains covered, beads for earrings and storage bags. This fee also covers paste solder used in class. If you mess material up, hand back to me and get new, makes learning a lot easier (without fear). Kits will also contain enough material to make 1 or 2 pair of earrings. Other kits will be available for sale such as necklace versions in each, andother chain styles with kits.