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| Chain Maille Classes |
Shaggy Loop Earrings
Love Chainmaille , but all those little rings seem just a
bit scary? You will leave class with Chain maille de-
mystified and a stunning pair of earrings. Class will
cover: selecting the right tools, the proper way to
open and close rings, wire gauge and rings size, and
how it affects your pattern and the tricks I wish
somebody had told me about! Great for “fraidy cats”!
No experience necessary. Those who have some
experience can add beads to the loops and a stone
to the bottom for a very dramatic pair of earrings.
Love Chainmaille , but all those little rings seem just a
bit scary? You will leave class with Chain maille de-
mystified and a stunning pair of earrings. Class will
cover: selecting the right tools, the proper way to
open and close rings, wire gauge and rings size, and
how it affects your pattern and the tricks I wish
somebody had told me about! Great for “fraidy cats”!
No experience necessary. Those who have some
experience can add beads to the loops and a stone
to the bottom for a very dramatic pair of earrings.
| Classes taught by Ann Goodwin Ann is a local jewelry artist. Chain Maille is a technique that goes back thousands of years. Learn to create some unique, ingenious and fun designs. |
Helm Chain Bracelet
This classic but eye catching bracelet is great
to wear as is or as a beautiful foundation for
crystals, pearls, stones or charms. Whether you
are a beginner or have some Maille experience,
you will leave class with a finished bracelet.
This classic but eye catching bracelet is great
to wear as is or as a beautiful foundation for
crystals, pearls, stones or charms. Whether you
are a beginner or have some Maille experience,
you will leave class with a finished bracelet.
European Four in One Bracelet
All the rage at the Battle of Hastings! This was
the traditional weave in European armor of the
Middle Ages, examples have been found that
date to 1066 and before. This is the weave
usually used in the movies. Today it makes a
beautiful and slinky bracelet. While some
students may not be able to totally complete
this project in class, they will leave with the skills
to finish it. All levels welcome.
All the rage at the Battle of Hastings! This was
the traditional weave in European armor of the
Middle Ages, examples have been found that
date to 1066 and before. This is the weave
usually used in the movies. Today it makes a
beautiful and slinky bracelet. While some
students may not be able to totally complete
this project in class, they will leave with the skills
to finish it. All levels welcome.
| Celtic Vision Bracelet This complex LOOKING weave is not as tricky as it seems. Come make a fun and funky bracelet that coordinates with a Celtic Knot Pendant. Can be woven in two-tone (smaller rings of colored aluminum) or all silver tone. Students will leave with a completed bracelet. Basic knowledge of Maille is helpful. |
Rondo á la Byzantine Earrings
This earring is a fun variation on the classic Byzantine
pattern. Once you learn how to make these, you will want to
make several pairs, trying different colors; even attaching
stones/crystals to the bottom… your imagination is the limit.
Also makes a great pendant. Students will leave with one pair
of completed earrings. No knowledge of the Byzantine
pattern is required.
This earring is a fun variation on the classic Byzantine
pattern. Once you learn how to make these, you will want to
make several pairs, trying different colors; even attaching
stones/crystals to the bottom… your imagination is the limit.
Also makes a great pendant. Students will leave with one pair
of completed earrings. No knowledge of the Byzantine
pattern is required.
Caged Bead Earrings and
Japanese Cross Component
Learn the basics of Japanese style Maille
construction. The Japanese cross component
makes beautiful earrings, a great pendant, and
when several are joined together, a dramatic
bracelet. The Caged Bead earrings can be
simple or very dramatic, depending on the
beads used or when dangles are added.
Students will complete a set of Caged Bead
earrings and two Japanese Cross components.
All levels welcomed.
Japanese Cross Component
Learn the basics of Japanese style Maille
construction. The Japanese cross component
makes beautiful earrings, a great pendant, and
when several are joined together, a dramatic
bracelet. The Caged Bead earrings can be
simple or very dramatic, depending on the
beads used or when dangles are added.
Students will complete a set of Caged Bead
earrings and two Japanese Cross components.
All levels welcomed.
What you need to bring to all classes:
Each student will need to purchase a class kit; available at Off the Beading Path. Students will also need two
pair of either…chain-nose, flat-nose, or bent nose pliers. These pliers should be short nosed! Needle nose type
pliers won’t work well and your wrists will hate you…trust me!
Each student will need to purchase a class kit; available at Off the Beading Path. Students will also need two
pair of either…chain-nose, flat-nose, or bent nose pliers. These pliers should be short nosed! Needle nose type
pliers won’t work well and your wrists will hate you…trust me!
Coraling
This is not a chain maille class.
You'll use this Russian technique
to make seed beads and thread
look like delicate branch coral.
This is not a chain maille class.
You'll use this Russian technique
to make seed beads and thread
look like delicate branch coral.
Full Persian Bracelet
This is one of the most beautiful Maille weaves,
and it really isn't as hard as it looks. Class is
three hours, all students may not leave with a
finished project however, they will leave the class
with a working knowledge of this weave and
suggestions on how to combine it with beads.
This is one of the most beautiful Maille weaves,
and it really isn't as hard as it looks. Class is
three hours, all students may not leave with a
finished project however, they will leave the class
with a working knowledge of this weave and
suggestions on how to combine it with beads.
St. Petersburg Chain
Learn this popular Russian bead
weaving pattern to make a
bracelet.
Learn this popular Russian bead
weaving pattern to make a
bracelet.
| African Popcorn Stitch Adapt what was originally a utilitarian African beadweaving stitch to jewelry making for a fun bracelet. |
| Japanese Firepolish Heart Create a heart out of Czech Fire Polish Beads using Japanese beadweaving techniques. |
Dragonscale Chain
Rewarding chain maille weave for
terrific cuff bracelet.
Rewarding chain maille weave for
terrific cuff bracelet.
| Olivia Lace Rewarding chain maille weave. |
Beginning Peyote