Wireworking with Beads for Jewelry Making

Create a chain link necklace and learn techniques for working with beads from Raïssa Bump in Wireworking with Beads for Jewelry Making.

Raïssa is a jewelry maker and in this beginner-friendly class, she’ll show you how to create a chain with bead details. You’ll learn how to:

• Measure, snip, and solder or fuse your metal for link making
• Connect and shape links of varying sizes to make a chain necklace
• Add charms or beads for detail

Raïssa will share best practices for working with jeweler’s tools and discuss which materials are the best fit for the project. Don’t miss your chance to learn basic chain necklace making from a patient and experienced instructor.

Check the bonus materials below for a complete product list of the tools and supplies you need to finish this project.

• Cutting & Preparing the Discs
• Cutting the Wire
• Adding Beads to the Wire
• Shaping & Joining Links
• Finishing the Final Links and Adding Clasps