Ethereal Bangles Class
November 1st thru November 22nd
Tools and Materials List
MATERIALS
14 Gauge Round Sterling Wire
(Round/Hard is preferred)
SOURCE
WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
14 Gauge Craft Wire made by
Bead Smith is an alternative
product if you do not wish to
purchase Sterling Wire
HTTP://WWW.JUSTBEADIT.NET/FIND_1/FIND_DISPLAY.ASP?CATI
D=160
WWW.AMAZON.COM
22 Gauge Silver Wire (sterling
or Bead Smith (half hard
round)
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
HTTP://WWW.JUSTBEADIT.NET/FIND_1/FIND_DISPLAY.ASP?CATI
D=160
20 Gauge Copper Wire
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TIP
In order to view prices as well as
order from Rio Grande you will
need to set up an account with them
on line. Each bangle takes
approximately 9 1/2” of wire to
create – keep in mind this will vary
based on your wrist size.
Bead Wire by Bead Smith is great
when working on new techniques
as well as creating jewelry to wear
as it is composed of a copper core
and plated with silver therefore you
will be able to add it to an aging
solution and it will darken right up.
If you are new to working with wire
it is a good idea to have this on
hand when creating your first
bangles as you do not want to mar
or damage your sterling wire.
While you are more than welcome
to purchase Sterling Wire
BeadSmith Will work great as well,
We will be using this wire to not
only string or charms but create
head pins.
O&E offers a 75-foot spool of
copper wire for $10.
This is the best ribbon that I have
found for dyeing as it takes the
color perfectly.
Silk Ribbon (1” wide)
WWW.DHARMATRADING.COM
If you do not wish to dye your own
ribbon there is a wide variety of
Etsy Shops that offer lovely ribbon
Jacquard Acid Fabric Dye
ICE Resin
HTTP://WWW.DHARMATRADING.COM/HTML/ENG/1344AA.SHTML
Rosary Chain
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.BEADSFACTORY.COM
Gilding the Lily – Located in Fullerton California (if this is close to you I
strongly suggest you visit as Nancy stocks the most amazing treasures and
trinkets as well as wonderful metal aging solution). Phone (714) 680-8893
HTTP://WWW.VINTAGEDESIGNRESOURCE.COM/CATEGORY_25/2/
VINTAGE-FINDINGS.HTM (GILDING THE LILY ON LINE)
Jump Rings
WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
Pearls
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
Crystals & Beads
WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
dyed in a plethora of colors.
I prefer Jacquard Acid dyes to
others, as household vinegar is the
acid used therefore it is low impact.
Another reason I find it quite
favorable is it comes in a powder
form therefore I can mix my own
colors if I so desire.
For the amount of charms we will
be creating the 1 ounce ICE Resin
Size is perfect (this is the side by
side plunger). Also, I will only be
demonstrating how to use ICE
Resin Ice Chips in this class.
While we will be learning how to
make our own rosary chain feel free
to purchase pre-made chain as well.
An assortment of these is needed
from 3mm – 5mm we will be using
them to attach our beads and
baubles.
I will also be showing you how to
create these in a very simple
manner with a dowel.
I prefer potato pearls as they are the
most versatile, When purchasing
your pearls look for colors that
appeal to you. All pearls should be
drilled through half drilled pearls
will not be shown in this class.
An array of crystals is always nice
to have on hand. Think about the
palettes you would like to use and
gather your crystals based on those
ideas.
Charms and Beads
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
HTTP://WWW.VINTAGEDESIGNRESOURCE.COM/CATEGORY_25/2/
VINTAGE-FINDINGS.HTM (GILDING THE LILY ON LINE)
Bezels
WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
Again think about the theme you
would like to come up with and
gather your supplies from these
ideas.
I will be demonstrating how to use
the open back bezel. Look for the
small open back bezel if you would
like to add this to your piece.
Firing Brick or Annealing Pot
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
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WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
This handy little torch works with
butane. I have listed to sources
however check your local kitchen
shop as well.
A must have when using the torch
to create head pins. The firing brick
can also be used when soldering.
Metal Pan
Wal-Mart, Target Etc
Plastic Bowl
Any chain store or discount store
Plastic Basin or Stock Pot
Any chain store or discount store
Wooden Spoon
Any chain store or discount store
Disposable Gloves
A great place to find these is Harbor Freight tools or the dollar store.
Chasing (also known as a BallPeen) Hammer
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
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WWW.VOLCANOTARTS. COM
TOOLS
Butane Torch (kitchen firing
torch)
Bench Block or Anvil
A square non-stick pan is handy to
place your firing brick into.
We will fill this with water and
immediately place or hot head pins
into it.
We will use this when dying our
ribbon. Please note if you are using
a stockpot it will not be usable for
anything other than dyeing.
Used for stirring when we are
dyeing our ribbon.
Make sure you purchase a box of
these, as you will go through them
fast.
This is the all around hammer of
choice for me. The smooth side of
the hammer is used to flatten or
splay wire or sheet metal when
used with a bench block while the
round or peen side is used to add
indentations and markings.
A must have when hammering
metal.
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
Metal Punching Set (Alphabet
and Shapes)
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WWW.HARBORFREIGHTTOOLS.COM
Flat Nose Pliers
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
File or Needle File Set
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
Bracelet Mandrel
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Liver of Sulfur or Aging
Solution of your choice
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
HTTP://WWW.VINTAGEDESIGNRESOURCE.COM/CATEGORY_25/2/
VINTAGE-FINDINGS.HTM (GILDING THE LILY ON LINE) OR CALL
(714) 680-8893
Round Nose Pliers
Wire Cutters (also called flush
cutters)
I like to keep two sets of these one
measuring 1/8” in size and another
measuring ¼”. When shopping
punches that are meant to create a
shape on the metal think about what
kind of pattern you can create with
it.
A good pair of pliers is a necessity
however if you are unsure how
committed you might be in the
future to jewelry making start with
a mid range price point.
A good pair of flush cutters is
undeniably the key to creating
pieces with ease.
Flat nose pliers become a little lie a
third hand at times. Make sure the
pair you purchase is free of any
teeth.
A set of needle files is handy as it
includes a variety of files to get into
curves etc. for our purposes you
will be using one file. Check your
local hardware store as well if you
are not wishing to invest a lot.
You will need a mandrel that
measures 21/2” x 23/4” to 11/2” x
13/4 if you do not want to commit
to this you can use a rolling pin,
cup or dowel just make sure the
largest point is not smaller than the
desired size of your bangle.
By and large liver of sulfur is the
most talked about aging product on
the market. However, that said I
adore the aging solution Nancy has
at Gilding the Lily I believe you
will have to call her to order this
Plastic Container for Aging
OPTIONAL TOOLS
Jeweler’s Saw (you will need
#2 blades and a bench pin as
well)
Soldering Iron
Wal-Mart, target etc.
you will want the solution for silver
that turns it black/brown.
We will place our aging solution
into a container….make sure it has
a lid as you can use it more than
once.
ALL OF THE TOOLS LISTED BELOW WILL BE DISCUSSED AND
DEMONSTRATED HOWEVER THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED TO
COMPLETE YOUR PIECES
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WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
WWW.OBJECTSANDELEMENTS.COM
WWW.RIOGRANDE.COM
WWW.FIREMOUNTAINGEMS.COM
WWW.CONNIEFOX.COM
WWW.VOLCANOARTS.COM
A must have tool that is used to cut
sheet metal as well as wire.
Because you are controlling the saw
it produces a clean cut.
I will be showing you how to create
your own aged looking chain. Be
sure to pick up flux and solder or
solder paste (a mix of solder and
flux prepared for you).