CHAIN II

INSTRUCTOR: JANET & JOE TROSINO

Please read the description for the beginning chain. No beginners please. We will review basic weaves, if needed, and continue from there with weaves selected individually by each student. This may include Celtic Visions, GSG, Jens Pind, HP 4-in-1, dragonscale, viperscale, vipera berus kinged, candy cane cord and many others. For those who wish to add beads and crystals to their chainmaille, the student can make more complex weaves, such as Spine of the Centipede, Glass Caterpillar, Caged Jewels, or their own creation. Variations of each pattern will be discussed. Joe will cut your individually selected projects in either colored enameled copper wire, copper, Argentium silver, silver filled, aluminum, or square wire (in enameled copper, Argentium silver and some aluminum) for certain weaves or a limited amount of gold filled for accent rings. Neoprene rubber rings will be available for certain projects. The instructor will supply all the wire. The class fee covers a notebook with tutorials and useful reference materials, bead mat, jump ring opener, ruler, needle tool and storage box. Total cost depends on the number of projects (bracelets, necklaces, or earrings) made and metals selected. Total cost depends on the number of chains and metals selected.

Class Fee: $50

Est Materials Fee: $150+

Consumables Fee: 0

Prerequisite: Chain I or prior experience with chainmaille.