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SUMMARY:Beginning Wire-wrapped Pendant (Apr 11\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Instructor: Susan Burch (25 years of Wire-Wrapping)\nLocation: HGMS Clubhouse – Small Classroom\nCost: $52.00 (+$5.00\, if tool rental is needed)\nDates: Saturday\, April 11th from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM  or \n  \n  \n  \nBringing 25+ years of experience\, the teacher of this class will show you how to frame a stone for a stunning wire-wrapped pendant. You can learn the basics of wire-wrapping\, how to measure\, cut and wrap wire to create a basic pendant. \nAdded tips and tricks will be presented to help your design flow. The skills learned in this class can easily translate to elaborate or simple design\, and to other pieces of jewelry beyond pendants. It’s so much more than just the basics. \nTools and Supplies needed:\nChain-nose pliers\nFlat-nose pliers (small\, narrow nose needed)\nRound-nose pliers\nbail making pliers (optional\, but they help)\nFlush wire cutter\nRuler between 6-12”\nFile or sandpaper\nPolishing cloth\nPen and paper (for notes and designing)\n*Magnifying lenses (Suggested if you have difficulty seeing small things) \n— \n18 X 25 mm oval stone (provided\, or you can bring your own stone in a similar shape/size)\n22 ga. square copper wire. (32” provided)\n22 ga. 1/2 round copper wire. (12” provided)\n1/4” masking tape (provided) \n  \nCost $52 which includes the CC processing and HGMS class fees  \n  \nClasses will be held in the small classroom at the HGMS clubhouse unless another location is needed.  \n\n*If you don’t have your own tools\, you may rent a set when booking the class\, or at the time of the class for $5 from the instructor. \n*Wires and stones are small\, if finger dexterity or eyesight cause you difficulty with small things\, please take that into account when booking your spot.
URL:https://hgms.org/event/beginning-wire-wrapped-pendant-apr-11-2026/
LOCATION:HGMS Clubhouse\, 10805 Brooklet Dr.\, Houston\, TX\, 77099\, United States
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