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:
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 past🔹wire - fine or sterling, approx 40mm x 1.2mm. 🔹drill bit to match the diameter of the wir 🔹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.