Beading with Wire, Chain & Leather

Class Preview

Whether you’re new to jewelry making or looking for some fresh ideas, Candie Cooper will give you the confidence to bead with style.

Introduction

Meet your instructor, jewelry designer and instructor Candie Cooper, before diving into a hands-on overview of how to make your first necklace. Candie walks you through the tools and supplies you need as she demonstrates the pros and cons of various pliers and beads, crimping and stringing techniques, design ideas, and ways to attach a clasp.

Making Loops on Wire

Tackle wire loop techniques with Candie’s engaging guidance along the way, including an open loop and a wrapped loop that create two very different aesthetics. You’ll also learn how to incorporate these methods into necklaces, earrings, bracelets or any other jewelry of your choosing.

Beaded Link and Jump Rings

Learn how to create beaded links and jump rings, creating a range of sophisticated looks with ease! Candie demonstrates how to create a beaded link, how to open and close your jump rings without distorting them, how to attach segments and how to work with clasps. You’ll be able to use these connecting elements in just about any type of jewelry you can dream up.

Multi-Strand Bracelets and Spacer Bars

Dive into a professional-looking jewelry project with Candie’s expert tips as you create a multi-strand bracelet with spacer bars. This look is popular for wedding or even everyday jewelry, and can be tailored to create a gorgeous vintage-looking project. Candie helps you troubleshoot problems as she demonstrates working with memory wire to create a bangle bracelet that can be customized any way you like.

Lariat Necklaces

Add even more diversity to your skills as you construct a gorgeous lariat necklace using leather and wire wrapping. Candie explains how to use glue-in or fold-over options, in addition to ways to add a sculptural sense to your projects with gunmetal chain.

Wire Crochet Necklace

Explore techniques for creating a stunning wire crochet necklace with beads that pairs as well with jeans as it would with a wedding gown. Candie’s close-up instruction guides you through how to crochet loops in your necklace to secure gorgeous beads, adding multiple strands if you desire and attaching the clasp securely at the end.

Tassel Pendants

Discover the fun of tassels as you learn how to create your own from start to finish, creating statement necklaces or implementing this design in earrings, keychains, bracelets and more. Mix and match your materials and techniques for a more playful look, or streamline them for a more chic aesthetic. You’ll be amazed by how fun it can be to create your own tassels!

The Big Finish

Use your newly found skills to create a piece of jewelry that incorporates various techniques used throughout the class. Candie explains how to combine techniques for the best effect and illustrates additional methods for creating connections and finishing pieces. She ends the class by walking you through valuable design ideas, leaving you feeling inspired and empowered to create works of art from what you see every day.