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Chain Maille Jewelry: Candy Cane Cord and Liquorice Lace
In this demo-focused virtual workshop, students will learn how to weave Candy Cane Cord (CCC) and Liquorice Lace (LL). These two closely related weaves produce round, rope-like chains. CCC is dense, while LL lets some light show through. Students will work on a sterling silver CCC bracelet and an anodized aluminum LL necklace while learning the following techniques: CCC weave, LL weave, Spiral and Alternating versions of both weaves and how to join the ends of both weaves to make continuous chains that do not need a clasp. The supplies listed are enough to make a bracelet up to 8” in length and a necklace up to 18” in length.
It is assumed that all students who enroll are proficient weavers, know the difference between Through-the-Eye and Around-the-Eye connections, and understand gauge, inner/outer diameter and aspect ratio.
If ordering materials, orders must be placed through the vendors by January 1.
Meet the instructor
Jewelry designer and author, Karen Karon, has been weaving maille for well over a decade. She teaches chain maille and scale maille classes and workshops at Metalwerx School for Jewelry and Metal Arts, at local venues, and also provides private chain maille/scale maille instruction. In addition, Karen is a certified PMC (Precious Metal Clay) artisan. Karen has written articles for Art Jewelry, Bead Style, Bead&Button and Step by Step Wire Jewelry magazines and is the author of Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop and Advanced Chain Maille Jewelry Workshop, both published by Interweave. Her jewelry can be purchased at Loveday in West Concord, MA.
See Karen’s work on her website (karenkaron.com) or visit her on Facebook and Instagram.
Materials & Tools
If ordering materials, orders must be placed through the vendors by January 1.
The following supplies will be used for course demonstrations and objectives. A suggested item and/or vendor has been provided below for reference. Click the vendor name (in red) to be redirected to a page where you can find the item. The quantities needed for each item are listed first. If ordering, please be aware that some items may come in larger quantities than needed for this class. We recommend not opening an item's packaging until the day of the workshop. Student participation during or in-between class sessions is strongly encouraged but not required - observers are welcome.
Students may email Karen at [email protected] if they have specific ordering questions.
Hand tools:
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2 x flat nose pliers (Rio Grande)
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1 x vision magnification if needed (Rio Grande)
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1 x bead mat (Fire Mountain Gems)
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2 x paperclips
Metal:
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PROJECT |
ITEM |
QTY |
SOURCE |
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Necklace |
Jump Rings-Anodized Aluminum, 18swg, 3/16"id, Black Ice (AR 4.2) |
400 |
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Necklace |
Jump Rings-Anodized Aluminum, 18swg, 3/16"id, Champagne (AR 4.2) |
100 |
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Necklace |
15mm Stainless Steel Lobster Clasp |
1 |
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Necklace |
Small AA jump ring to attach clasp to necklace (18g 9/64” or 5/32”) |
1 |
Metal Designz |
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Bracelet |
Jump Rings-Sterling Silver, Round, 18awg, 4.75mm id (AR 4.66) |
250 |
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Bracelet |
Jump Ring-Sterling Silver, Round, 16awg, 6.0mm id (catch for clasp) |
1 |
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Bracelet |
Lobster Clasp, 19.2mm, Sterling Silver |
1 |