Spin & Shine: Create a Kinetic Fidget Bead from Metal Clay


$49.95

Get ready to unlock the satisfying spin of your own handmade metal clay fidget bead in this hands-on, intermediate-level online class.

Instructor: Wizz Stearne
Duration: 180 minutes

About this class

About this class

Get ready to unlock the satisfying spin of your own handmade metal clay fidget bead in this hands-on, intermediate-level online class. Join renowned instructor Wizz Stearne as you explore the art and precision of creating textured lentil beads designed to spin on a hidden axle.

In this detailed workshop, you’ll learn:

How to create a textured lentil bead with a horizontal axle

The math and shrinkage calculations — all figured out for you by Wizz

Two construction methods: no-solder and soldered bead builds

Bonus lesson: how to add vertical spin for an extra level of fidgety fun

Whether you’re looking to add kinetic designs to your jewelry line or enjoy a good spin, this class combines creative expression with functional design.

Ready to get spinning?

Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.

Please note that the PDF is not a standalone instructional booklet.

🎥 You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.

Bonus

Bonus video lesson: Adding vertical spin for an extra level of spinning fun!


Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.

Additional details

  • creating a textured lentil bead
  • adding a spinning axle
  • constructing with and without soldering
  • fire and finishing techniques
  • basic metal clay tools
  • circle templates
  • circle cutters
  • paint brush or water pen
  • doming formers -measuring spoons and large marbles will also work ring mandrels
  • soft hammer/rawide mallet
  • round nose and half-round pliers
  • silver clay ~ 10g -15g
  • silver clay paste
  • wire - fine or sterling, approx 40mm x 1.2mm.
  • drill bit to match the diameter of the wire
  • embedable jump ring - 3 or 4mm.

Description

Get ready to unlock the satisfying spin of your own handmade metal clay fidget bead in this hands-on, intermediate-level online class. Join renowned instructor Wizz Stearne as you explore the art and precision of creating textured lentil beads designed to spin on a hidden axle.

In this detailed workshop, you’ll learn:

How to create a textured lentil bead with a horizontal axle

The math and shrinkage calculations — all figured out for you by Wizz

Two construction methods: no-solder and soldered bead builds

Bonus lesson: how to add vertical spin for an extra level of fidgety fun

Whether you’re looking to add kinetic designs to your jewelry line or enjoy a good spin, this class combines creative expression with functional design.

Ready to get spinning?

Included in your purchase is a PDF with notes and online resources.

Please note that the PDF is not a standalone instructional booklet.

🎥 You can re-watch all your CRAFTCAST purchases as many times as you like.

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