Instructor:    Julie Boudreaux

Date:  Saturday March 14, 2026

Time:    10:00am to 3:00pm

Skill Level: All Levels

Age Limit: 14 and Over

Maximum Class Size:  4

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Class Fee:  $70.00

 

Kit Fee:  Included in class fee    

 

ABOUT YOUR TEACHER:

Julie began creating jewelry over Twenty years ago. She is talented, creative and qualified to teach just about anything: all types of metal and silversmithing, Precious Metal Clay (PMC), wire works, sheet metals, wire wrapping, fused glass, lamp-work glass, wire and beading techniques. She has studied at the prestigious William Holland School of Lapidary Arts, at Rio Grande, and she is a certified PMC artisan. Her work can be seen at Gallery 782 in Biloxi, MS

 

NOTE:

Braiding  wire to make a bracelet involves intertwining multiple strains of wire to form a specific pattern to create a decorative piece of jewelry. Braiding is a technique that is versatile and effective way of making a beautiful cuff with several types of finishing the ends.   

 

Class description: 

Julie will share with you the technique of braiding wire. The uniqueness of this cuff is the is the braiding of the 3 strains of heavier gauge square copper wire  and then solder the end caps.  

 

You will Learn:   

How to use a torch, braid wire, annealing, solder, bend and shape heavy gauge square wire, bracelet forming using a mandrel, filing and cleaning metal, how to cut wire, hammering wire,  what tools to use, how to work with heavy square wire, and size of wire to use. patina (optional) and finishing. Use sheet metal to finish the ends of the cuff, learn about different gauges of wire and what works best, and which type of solder to use for different torching. Last but not least you will learn safety tips.

 

Skills Covered: 

Torch skills, soldering, annealing, filing, sanding, cleaning, forming, techniques working with heavy gauge square  wire, using a bracelet mandrel, patina, cutting wire, using round nose pliers to bend wire,  straighten and solder wire together, make caps using sheet metal to finish the ends of the cuff, hammering, finishing and finishing  techniques.

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Kit to Include:

Everything needed to complete this project

 

Skill Level: 

No experience necessary.

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Tools to Bring:   None, You will use studio tools.

 

What to Wear:

Closed toe shoes are a must.. you will be using a torch ...Comfortable clothes.   Apron, Latex gloves, safety glasses  and mask will be provided if needed..

 

Where:

SAS by Design Studio

6170 Larkwood Ln 

Long Beach, MS 39560

 

Questions?:

Email:  sasbydesign@aol.com

Call:  228-861-9138

 

Please Note:

One seat per person per class.  Space is limited so please do not bring any guests or children with you to class.

Classes will start on time.

 

To Register:  Submit Payment

 

Cancellation Policy:

No refunds are provided if you cannot attend your scheduled class.  You may send someone in your place if you let us know to expect them.  We reserve the right to cancel a class at anytime.  If that happens, for any reason, you will receive a full refund.  In case of inclement weather, we will reschedule the class or give a full refund.