[Jewelry making - Article 00092] - Re: [Orchid] Ideas for classes

[Judy Willingham]

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Hello Lee Einer,

    You ask for suggestions for beginning jewelry classes with nothing
    dangerous and minimal tools needed. 

    Your wire wrapping is a good start. Add some linkage (with and
    without beads) and make findings using the wire wrapping skills. When
    I teach kids, I always use beads to add color. I emphasize
    incorporating the beads based on a pattern they design - not only is
    this a curriculum requirement by the state board of education, but it
    supports orderly thinking. That may be good therapy for these
    patients. 

    Limit the tools to pliers, cutters, and files. I'd also limit
    hammers to nylon or rawhide - avoid steel. Add texture with rough
    sandpaper or use large nails with the points ground off for stamps.
    Cold connections with rivets made of copper would be interesting, as
    would mixing metals in linkage. 

    Good for you in making an effort to bring some interest and
    variation to the patients' lives. 

Judy in Kansas
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