Wire Wrapping

Results from the Free Form Wire Wrapping Class in Feb 2023

Free Form Wire Wrapping–the Results

The results from February’s Special Interest Group class prove that you all really know how to rock! Thanks to Susan and Nancy for this class and to Deb for the photo of your work.

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Wire Wrapping a Cabochon

March 23 Class: Basic Wire Wrapping 2

Basic Wire Wrapping Class (2) When: Thursday, March 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Greg Vollendorf What will be covered: Basic wire wrapping class (2) taught by Greg Vollendorf that will continue to reinforce wire wrapping techniques.   We are trying to build skills in wire wrapping […]

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Chain Maille earrings in "Bridal" pattern, April Class for The Villages Gem and Mineral Society Jewelry Making/Wire Wrapping Special Interest Group

April 2023 Wire Wrapping SIG Class: Chain Maille Earrings

Chain Maille – Earrings – Variation of Helm Weave When: Thursday, April 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Michael McCauley What will be covered: This wire wrapping / jewelry making SIG class will be a different use of the Helm Weave.  You will make a pair of […]

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Free Form Bezeled Stone

Feb SIG Class: Free Form Wire Wrapping

Free Form Wire Wrapped Stone When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Nancy Buettner What will be covered: Wire Wrapping a Gemstone that is formed and everything is cut to perfection is what we have been working on in the past.  In this class […]

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Lotus Bud Wire Wrapped Round Pendant

Plan Now for October Jewelry Making Class

Just a reminder that Oct 27, 2022 is the next Jewelry Making SIG class. This one is to create a Lotus Bud Wrap. This is a simple project. There is only one wrap. Everyone should be able to do this…a larger cabochon is easier to wrap than a small one. Supplies are NOT provided for […]

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Wire Wrap Bead Connections class success 4

Wire Wrap Bead Connections Class Success

Susan, the Wire-Wrapping Jewelry Making SIG (special interest group) leader reports “I just wanted to let you know that we had a nice turnout last night for the Wire Wrapped Loops class by Nancy Buettner.  I think everyone had fun and got very creative!!  And maybe a little loopy too!“ As you can see from […]

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Wire Wrap Bead Connections necklace and earrings

August Jewelry Making SIG Class Reminder

Hopefully everyone had a nice summer break and you are excited to get back to learning new skills with the Wire Wrapping and Jewelry Making SIG (Special Interest Group). The August class is Wire Wrap Bead Connections taught by Nancy Buettner, Thursday August 24 6pm – 8:30pm in the Destin Room. This is a class […]

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Lotus Bud Wire Wrapped Round Pendant

Oct SIG Wire Wrapping Class: Lotus Bud

Lotus Bud Wire Wrapped Round Pendant When: Thursday, October 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: SeaBreeze Recreation Center, Destin Room Instructor: Deb Delvaux What will be covered: This class will feature a new wire-wrapped technique that Deb found and is going to share with us. The stone can be larger than the previous […]

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Wire Wrap Bead Connections bracelet example

August Wire Wrapping SIG Class

Mark your calendar for the August Wire Wrapping Class that will be taught by Nancy. Pictured are some examples of what you can achieve with these skills. You may want to build upon the pendant you created in May’s intermediate wire wrapping class, or start something entirely new. You are only limited by your imagination, […]

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Tools for Intermediate Wire Wrapping Class

Intermediate Wire Wrapping: the Results

On Thursday, May 26, Mary McGee taught the Intermediate Wire Wrapping Class to 18 intrepid members! Here are the examples that we got to see before the class and use as inspiration throughout the evening. We barely squeaked out of the room before being escorted out by the SeaBreeze staff, but most of the students […]

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