Canadian Bead Oasis Shows: Calgary — Classes

Charming Byzantine Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)

Use sterling silver jump rings to create a wonderful Byzantine bracelet designed especially for adding charms or drops. Learn the classic Byzantine chain mail weave, a weave with many possible variations.

Kit includes printed & illustrated instructions, sterling silver jump rings in 3 sizes for up to 9” bracelet, sterling toggle clasp, and anti-tarnish tabs. Charms are optional.

Kit Fee: $67 (GST included) for basic bracelet

Optional extra: Sterling heart charms $2.40 ea; $20/10

Barrel Weave Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)

Create a lovely, delicate, open-work bracelet from a heavy gauge of sterling silver; finish it with a heart-shaped toggle. An easy introduction to chainmail jewellery.

Kit Includes: Printed & illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings and sterling heart toggle clasp. Makes up to a 9” bracelet.

Kit Fee: $69 (GST included)

Byzantine Wave Bracelet (Intermediate)

This is a totally hot bracelet with presence, and is an unusual variation of the Byzantine weave. Learn how to use beading wire to add Swarovski crystals as a finishing touch to a chainmail pattern.

Kit includes: printed & illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings in 3 sizes for up to 9” bracelet, sterling box clasp with safety, Softflex wire, 2 sterling beads & sterling crimps. Crystals are optional.

Kit Fee: $108 (GST included)

Optional extra: Add $4.75 for 20 Swarovski™ crystals (5 mm bicones)

Chinese Knot Necklace (Beginner, All Levels)

This is a delicate, yet elegant, 17 inch necklace. Silver knots are linked together to make an outstanding chain.

Kit Includes: Printed & illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings and sterling toggle clasp. Makes a 17” necklace.

Kit Fee: $72 (GST included)

Bonus: Instructions for matching earrings.

Shaggy Drops Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)

Here’s an excuse to walk around shaking your wrist gently to draw attention to your new bracelet. Heavy gauge sterling rings are embellished with lots of lampworked, borosilicate glass teardrop beads. A perfect introduction to chainmail.

Kit Includes: Printed & illustrated instructions; Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings, sterling silver clasp, and 50 Borosilicate art glass beads: blue, antique brown, or pastel purple. Makes a 9” bracelet

Kit Fee: $77 (GST included)

Optional Extra: Add $25 for a strand of 50 Borosilicate art glass beads: blue, antique brown, or pastel purple.

Bonus: Instructions for matching earrings.

Celtic Visions Bracelet (Intermediate)

This is a fabulous and unusual bracelet. The weave echoes the romance and grandeur of Ireland. Wire-wrapped crystals that move gracefully enhance the intricate-looking design.

Kit includes: printed & illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling silver jump rings in 4 sizes for up to 9” bracelet, and sterling toggle clasp. Crystals and sterling silver headpins are optional.

Pliers designed for chainmail will be provided for class use.

Kit Fee: $67 (GST included)