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                                                                Chain Mailled Classes available by appointment

                                                                1-877-865-3009 or (979) 73BEADS

                                                                All classes are by appointment unless already scheduled in one of our Saturday workshops.  Call to schedule a class or reserve your space in a workshop.  Seat must be reserved at least 24 hours prior to classes . . . NO WALK IN's accepted!


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                                                                “Glitter Ring” Beaded Chainmaille Bracelet

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                                                                Students will experience the 2000 year old art of chainmaille while also learning basic bead stringing techniques.   With this project we will connect glittering rings of beads to create a bright bracelet.  Go home and make a matching pendant and earrings for a complete set. Great project for holiday jewelry creations!
                                                                Students to provide these supplies

                                                                > Chainmaille Rings—18g 3/16  (20-25 rings)
                                                                > Chainmaille Rings—18g 1/4 (42-49 rings)
                                                                > 8mm Fire Polish beads (30-36)
                                                                > Clasp of your choice
                                                                NOTE:  bead stringing wire & crimp tubes provided by store
                                                                Time: 2.5 hours
                                                                Cost: $20.00

                                                                Beaded Chain Maille Set

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                                                                Students will experience a 2000 year old art while learning basic chainmaille weaving PLUS learn to add seedbeads to enhance this technique. Using wire rings & beads students will create a sparkling bracelet with matching earrings. Complete kit included, however student may select their own bead colors & clasp choice.
                                                                TIME: 3 hours
                                                                COST - $28.00


                                                                "Crystal Glitz in Chains" Bracelet

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                                                                This is a quick and easy project designed to “get your feet wet” in the art of Chainmaille and bead stringing. In this class you will learn chainmaille basics as you create a base for your bracelet. Students will also learn basic bead stringing techniques when they learn to embellish the base with beads. Student to provide these supplies
                                                                Chainmaille Rings—18g 3/16 (approx. 30 rings)
                                                                Chainmaille Rings—18g 5/16 (approx. 28 rings)
                                                                6mm Fire Polish beads (10-15)
                                                                Clasp of your choice
                                                                NOTE: bead stringing wire & crimp tubes provided in class by store
                                                                Time: 2+ hours
                                                                Cost: $18.00



                                                                Colorful Flower Petal Jewelry Set

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                                                                Using Chain Maille Scales you create a fun and fabulous flower pendant along with matching earrings and a flower petal dangle bracelet! Students will learn basic chain maille techniques and get comfortable opening and closing jump rings, learn to attach petals (chain maille scales) and create a basic 1 on 1 chain as the base for the bracelet. Then you can create your own chain for you flower petal pendant too! Students can choose from a variety of colors. Complete kit included.
                                                                Cost $24.00
                                                                TIME: 2 hours

                                                                Chain Maille Earring Trio

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                                                                In this class beginner class Debbie Koopman will be teaching a bit on Chainmaille history, how to handle tools, open and close jump rings and three basic weaves. Students will make 3 pairs of earrings, one cross style in Japanese weave, a Mobius dangle and Crazy Loops earrings.
                                                                Student to provide these supplies

                                                                Chainmaille Rings—18g 3/16 (approx. 60 rings)
                                                                Chainmaille Rings—16g 5/16 (approx. 30 rings)
                                                                3 pairs of earwires
                                                                Time: 1.5 hours
                                                                Cost: $14.00


                                                                Byzantine Weave Rope Bracelet

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                                                                  A Chainmaille classic, this is an intermediate weave. You will use your opening and closing skills with durable stainless steel rings to complete your bracelet. Choose round or square rings to suite your style. Student to provide these supplies
                                                                Stainless Steel Rings in either round or square
                                                                Size 18g - 3/16 ID rings - about 150
                                                                Clasp of your choice
                                                                Time:  2.5 hours           
                                                                Cost:  $20.00

                                                                Beaded Ladder Weave Chainmaille Bracelet

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                                                                In this class Debbie In this class Debbie Koopman will teach you the Chain Maille Ladder Weave as a base for your bracelet, then you will learn how to add beads using beading wire.
                                                                Student to provide these supplies
                                                                Chainmaille Rings—18g 3/16 (approx. 100 rings)
                                                                8mm Fire Polish beads (13-15)
                                                                Clasp of your choice
                                                                NOTE: bead stringing wire & crimp tubes provided by store
                                                                TIME: 3 hours
                                                                Cost: $24.00