This is a Project workshop (all levels), must not be afraid of a torch

Have you ever wondered how the ancients made chains without the use of machinery? Well, that is what we are going to do in this 2 day workshop. We will be using 22 gauge round fine silver wire and a 5/16” wooden dowel. You will need to have a charcoal block and a Blazer Butane Microtorch.

The single loop-in-loop chain is the most ancient of the woven chain types. Its open weave clearly shows the fundamental construction that is the basis of all woven loop-in-loop chains, and is the simplest of them to make. Once you have the foundation down it will be easy to expand and create other chains. I have a chain I made 30 years ago and the unusual behavior of it is that I can tie a know in it and take it out and nothing happens to the chain. It is very flexible and extremely comfortable to wear. It is a chain that both men and women enjoy wearing.

Student Supply List

• Butane Torch: the refillable Butane Microtorch - these can be ordered from Rio Grande Tool Company or 800-545-6566
• There are several options to use:
  • Blazer Butane Microtorch     catalog #500-224 approx price $60
  • Blazer Butane Pencil torch     catalog #500-227 approx price $43
  • Proxxon Hand held torch     catalog #500-226 approx price $47
  • Butane refill cartridge     catalog #500-181 approx price $5
  • A brand new clean charcoal block     catalog #502-027 approx price $10
• 5/16" wooden dowl with a small hole drilled in one end all the way through (can be purchased at lumber yard or any home improvement store)
• small pair of scissors used to cut through fine silver. Can be any pair of scissors
• 10 ft of 20 gauge fine silver round wire (can be purchased from Rio Grande also)
• 3" of 20 gauge sterling silver (for the clasp)
• 1 pr of round nose pliers
• 1 pr of chain nose pliers
• small plastic dish for cold water
• paper & pen for taking notes

Student Skill Level - All levels

If students need me to purchase their silver for them, I must know in advance so that I have time to order and bring with me. I will also need a commitment from those students.

Class Fee : $300

Instructor: Jennifer Friedman - Jewelry Designer
Address: 7805 Redondo St., Ventura, CA 93004
Email: Jenenamel@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.jenniferfriedmanstudio.com