Wire-Wrapped Stones, Crystals & Clusters
Aga Kruk
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 330 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
44:47
Meet your instructor, Aga Kruk, and learn more about the tools, wires, stones, beads and crystals you'll be working with in your class.
Basics
44:55
Aga walks you through the wire-wrapping basics that you'll use in all your class projects. She also discusses common mistakes and how to avoid or fix them.
Bead Circle Earrings
28:33
Start your first wire-wrapping project with these fashionable earrings. Keep them simple or add embellishment. You'll learn how to create the ear wires yourself.
Chandelier Earrings
39:40
Create beautiful cascades of beads or stones with Aga's expert instruction. Learn how to work with chandelier frames, add stones and avoid common mistakes.
Cluster Hoop Earrings
27:25
Dangling hoops decorated with clusters of beads are a stunning fashion accessory. Aga shows you how to make your own.
Twisted Wire Hoops
40:15
An ordinary power drill becomes a jewelry-making tool to make delicately twisted wire creations, with or without added beads.
Twisted Wire Curves
24:58
Have more fun with twisting wires and adding beads to create beautiful bling!
Multi-Strand Necklaces
1:07:43
Expand your jewelry artistry to make pretty multi-strand necklaces. Aga goes over the stringing materials, designing your necklace, adding the beads and choosing a clasp.
Bonus: Creative Wire Forms
11:42
As a bonus, Aga shares how to create elaborate, beautiful forms using just wire and a bead or two. These forms can become earrings, pendants, bracelets and more!
Description
Learn wire-wrapping methods to make seven different projects, including earrings, necklaces and pendants. With wire artist Aga Kruk you’ll learn basic cold metalwork techniques such as looping and wrapping, twisting and hammering wire, multi-strand beading, and crafting intricate frames and bead clusters. Aga herself will encourage you to keep practicing and let your creativity shine! Her class will give you a whole new set of skills to let you make beautiful professional-looking jewelry to wear and give.
Aga Kruk
Aga Kruk came to the U.S. from Poland in 2006 and has been crafting custom jewelry for years. Her designs have been featured in the world's best-selling beading magazine, BeadStyle. She also runs a successful custom design business, agajewelrydesigns.com.
Bonus materials available after purchase