The handmade lamp work beads (created by a women's co-op respites in India) are hypnotically mesmerizing and add an amazing pop of colour to this necklace and earring kit.
This is a great beginner/Intermediate kit designed by South Simcoe Arts Council member artist Debbie Benninger of ID Jewelry and Design. This kit includes all raw copper wire and lampwork beads (colours vary).
Basic wire work tool kit needed.
Purchase Now | $40.00 |
Ever wanted to learn about the wonderful world of wire weaving? Here's your chance to learn from an award winning designer/published author Debbie Benninger from I. D. Jewelry and Design. (Her tutorial book "intricate Wire" is for sale separately or also offered in a kit.) She will guide you through the various levels and projects fro beginner to advanced. This veteran teacher has put her decade of knowledge into this brand new line of kits. With over 45 (and counting) to choose from, there's something for everyone! Now the hard part...which one to start with first!
Supplies needed - Basic wire working tool kit including - round nosed pliers, flat nosed pliers, wire cutters, mandrels of different sizes (can use pens or dowels), Ruler, marker and a nice bright work space. If special items needed (ex - solder station, hammer and Bench block etc) it will be listed on the kit or the on the listing for the website.
You will follow the instructions inside the kit to get you tutorial .pdf files. Email Debbie to get your full instructions with pictures, weave tutorial and how to ball the end of a wire tutorial. For video classes that are included (only with kits that say the have a video class) start by following I.D.Jewelry and Design's Facebook page. Debbie will then send you an invite to join the Facebook group and access to the videos. Email Debbie for more info.
Everything is included to complete the project kit you purchase. (including a finished chain, earring tops, solder, accent beads or anything else that may be needed to complete the project.)
All kits are in raw copper. SOME MAY BE IN FULL STERLING SILVER OR HAVE SOME SILVER WIRE IN THEM. Those kits will state that on the package or in the description. If you want a certain kit in STERLING SILVER pls contact the store/artist.
PLEASE NOTE - all kits are different colours then the picture on the kit. If a specific colour combinations are needed please contact the store/artist for a special order kit.