Let's Create Jewelry with Merrill Matthews
creative aging
jewelry making
In these two sessions, participants will create chain base necklaces and bracelets. The necklaces and bracelets will be embellished with beads, jump rings, and head pins. Participants will learn how to use jewelry making tools to cut, shape, and connect jewelry findings to create their unique designs.
Session 1 (May 6th) - Chain Bracelets
In this session, participants will learn how to use jewelry pliers, cutters, round nose pliers, needle nose pliers, and brass rings. Beading designs will be added to the bracelet using cut head pins and jump rings to finish the bracelet.
Session 2 (May 13th) - Chain Necklaces
Participants will measure jewelry chain and cut it 22"-23" with jewelry pliers. Using jump rings, head pins, beads, spacer beads, and lobster clasps, participants will create chain beaded necklaces.
Participants must register online or at the Bushwick Library to attend. Participants do not need to attend both sessions.
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05/06/2025 05:00 pm
05/06/2025 07:00 pm
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Let's Create Jewelry with Merrill Matthews
<p>In these two sessions, participants will create chain base necklaces and bracelets. The necklaces and bracelets will be embellished with beads, jump rings, and head pins. Participants will learn how to use jewelry making tools to cut, shape, and connect jewelry findings to create their unique designs.</p><p>Session 1 (May 6th) - Chain Bracelets</p><p>In this session, participants will learn how to use jewelry pliers, cutters, round nose pliers, needle nose pliers, and brass rings. Beading designs will be added to the bracelet using cut head pins and jump rings to finish the bracelet.</p><p>Session 2 (May 13th) - Chain Necklaces</p><p>Participants will measure jewelry chain and cut it 22"-23" with jewelry pliers. Using jump rings, head pins, beads, spacer beads, and lobster clasps, participants will create chain beaded necklaces.</p>
Brooklyn Public Library - Bushwick Library
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