Instructor:    Julie Boudreaux

Date:  Tuesday February 24, 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:  $60.00

 

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, lampwork 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

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Class description: 

Julie will share with you the technique of double twisting wire. The uniqueness of this cuff is the is the double twist using using heavy gauge copper wire and then solder the ends... Great gift idea.

 

You will Learn:   

How to use a torch to make a double twisted   You will learn how to annealing, solder, bend and shape heavy gauge wire, bracelet forming using a mandrel, filing and cleaning metal, how to cut wire, hammering wire, learn when and how to use binding wire, what tools to use, how to work with wire, and size of wire to use. patina (optional) and finishing. You will learn about different gauges of wire, and which type of solder to use for different torching. Last but not least you will learn safety tips.

 

Skills Covered: 

Using a torch skills, soldering, annealing, filing, sanding, cleaning, forming, techniques working with heavy gauge wire, using a bracelet mandrel, patina, cutting wire, using round nose pliers to bend wire,  straighten and solder wire together, how to use binding wire to assist in soldering , hammering, using binding wire 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.