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Engineering and freeform sculpture
merge in the creation of an incredible butterfly pendant. Working with
an ordered sequence of ideas, guidelines and sizes, students will
create one-of-a-kind butterflies inspired by the real thing or the
imagination. The light, hand-woven filigree wings move, making it as
fun to play with as it is to wear. Beads add dynamic color, and an
architecturally-inspired bail attaches the pendant to a chain to
finish.Amaze yourself!
Supplies:
4- triple jump spacers*
2' 18gauge wire, soft
15' 28gauge wire, soft
3' 20gauge wire, soft
1' 24gauge wire, soft
Beads from 1-3mm in size (15° and 11° seed beads through 3mm beads)
1 larger focal (head) bead, 5mm maximum size*
Size 6 or 8 seed beads with holes large enough for 18gauge wire
1mm mandrel*
Tools
Chain nose
Round nose
Flat nose pliers
Flush cutters
Strongly recommended: curved nylon bracelet bending pliers
*A kit (cost $14) will be available from the
instructor, and includes mandrel, two premade sterling wire coils,
four 3-ring spacer findings and a Thai silver head bead
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