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Knot Bead,
Class Number: 1132
Class Start Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 9-12
Type: 3-Hour
Instructor: Melanie Schow
Level: Intermediate
Seats Remaining: yes
Technique: Wire Wrap

Description: A freeform wire bead that is simple or extravagant and always evocative. With several gauges of wire and lots of imagination, you will create a one of a kind pendant. Larger gauges and interesting textures make this basic bead look complex and mysterious. Take home liver of sulfur if you want to accentuate the detail with an antique finish.

Location: Convention Center

Prerequisite: Skills using pliers and some experience making coils and shapes.

Materials Included in Required Kit: 16-gauge silver wire, 18-gauge silver wire, 20-gauge silver wire, 22-gauge silver wire, copper wire for practice, liver-of-sulfur (optional), 0000 steel wool

Students must bring these REQUIRED MATERIALS to class: Round nose pliers, long round nose pliers, chain nose pliers, flat nose pliers, flush cutter, work surface, polishing cloth, ruler, task lamp, magnification if needed, ruler

You can find supplies online through dealers listed Beading Daily Shop & Supply Directory.

Class Fee (includes kit): $115

Online Class registration has closed. You can register for this class in-person in the Class Registration area of Bead Fest Santa Fe. Registration for each class section closes 15 minutes before the class begins.

Class Hours:
Thursday, March 12: 9am-4pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Friday, March 13: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Saturday, March 14: 9am-8pm. Class registration opens at 8am.
Sunday, March 15: 9am-4pm. Class registration opens at 8am.

Expo Hall Hours:
Thursday, March 12: 5-9pm.
Friday, March 13: 10-6pm.
Saturday, March 14: 10am-6pm.
Sunday, March 15, 11am-5pm.

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