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Visit the Bead Oasis website for registration details.
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Fri. Sept. 17, 2010: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Boxchain Bracelet or Necklace (Beginner to Beginner Plus)
Use sterling silver jump rings to create a refined, sensuous bracelet that is a pleasure to wear. It is rectangular in shape and almost 1 cm wide. Complete the bracelet with a special, spiral-shaped, sterling toggle.
The lovely copper necklace option features an elegant centre section of deep brown Swarovski™ pearls on rigid copper wire.
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in two sizes, and a specially selected sterling toggle clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings, an antique copper snap clasp, deep brown Swarovski™ crystal pearls, copper bead caps, copper heishi, and copper wire.
There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet or a 19” necklace. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $71 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $35 plus taxes for Copper
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Fri. Sept. 17, 2010: 1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Butterfly Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)
So delicate and elegant! This complex-looking pattern is exciting to wear, and very easy to make. Add this one to your bracelet collection, or give it as a gift to someone special! Select Argentium™ sterling silver or copper.
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in three sizes, and a specially selected sterling toggle clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings in three sizes, and a specially selected copper toggle clasp.
There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $62 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $23.50 plus taxes for Copper
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Fri. Sept. 17, 2010: 5:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Parallel Flowers Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)
This is a bold and dramatic looking bracelet that is fast and easy to make. The large, oval segments aremade from the parallel weave, a pattern with many potential variations. Available in Argentium™ sterling or in Copper.
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in two sizes, and a special Hill Tribe sterling S-hook clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings in three sizes, and a specially selected copper-plated pewter toggle clasp.
There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $87 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $27 plus taxes for Copper
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Sat. Sept. 18, 2010: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Japanese Stepping Stones Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)
Create an unusual and contemporary bracelet that originates from the tradition of Japanese chainmail. Can you follow the stepping stones in the Japanese garden?
It’s easy to make and versatile—you could easily add charms to the large rings, or you could make it necklace length and add a pendant. Choose Argentiuim™ sterling silver or copper.
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in three sizes, and a classic sterling toggle clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings in three sizes, and a special copper-plated pewter toggle clasp.
There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $75 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $26 plus taxes for Copper
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Sat. Sept. 18, 2010: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Caribbean Blue or Green Mobius Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)
This bracelet was inspired by the blue and green colours of the Caribbean Sea. It starts with the rare, blue Larimar gemstone found only in the Dominican Republic, and continues with the reflective vitrail greens of Swarovski™ Rivoli crystals. Larimar links are set in sterling, and the Rivoli Crystals are set into copper links—then they are connected together with Mobius balls of intertwined rings. Outstanding!
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in three sizes, sterling and Larimar links, and a sterling toggle clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings in three sizes, Swarovski Rivoli crystals, copper link frames, and a copper snap clasp.
There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $99 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $31.50 plus taxes for Copper
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Sun. September 19, 2010: 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Byzantine Bracelet (Beginner, All Levels)
This is an exquisite and intricate-looking bracelet that is so easy to make. The classic Byzantine weave is a valuable one to learn because of the many variations and possibilities it offers for future jewellery projects. Do it now! Choose Argentium™ sterling or copper.
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings in two sizes and a special Hill Tribe sterling S-hook clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings in two sizes and a special copper-plated pewter toggle clasp.
There are sufficient rings for a 9 inch bracelet. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $67.50 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $23.50 plus taxes for Copper
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Sun. September 19, 2010: 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
The Boss Pearl Necklace (Beginner, All Levels)
This is not your classic pearl necklace. No knotting required! Start by making a simple length of chain and adding a clasp. Next, take a bunch of large Swarovski crystal pearls, use headpins to wire wrap them and then add them to the centre section of the chain. Voilà, a super gorgeous necklace! Choose Argentium™ sterling silver or copper.
The silver kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, Argentium™ sterling jump rings, large Swarovski crystal pearls, sterling headpins and a sterling lobster clasp.
The copper kit includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions, copper jump rings, large Swarovski crystal pearls, copper headpins and a copper lobster clasp.
There are sufficient rings for an 18 inch necklace. All rings are saw-cut and polished.
Pliers designed for chainmail will be supplied for class use. Optional: eyeglasses or magnifiers, personal tools.
Kit Fee: $86.50 plus taxes for Argentium Sterling
Kit Fee: $33 plus taxes for Copper
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