• $165

Bloom Bangles

If you're as in love with boho style as I am, this is the perfect class for you. These bangles are elegant and feminine...a beautiful and unique accessory that will have you collecting tons of compliments. And you can say that YOU made them!  As with all of my workshops, I like to show you lots of versatile techniques. In the process of creating your lovely blooms, there will be plenty that you can apply to other jewelry making projects.

Skill level: beginner and up

Bloom Bangles

What you'll get:

Detailed instruction...welcome to my studio! As a pioneer in the field of online jewelry making classes, I strive to make sure my workshops are of the highest quality and my online classes are an outstanding value.
You'll feel like you're right there in my studio, with me!

  • Lifetime access: high quality, highly detailed videos available 24/7. Watch as many times as you like; no driving, no airfare, no hotels and no schlepping your heavy stuff!
  • Online: Our classroom is a well organized site with plenty of videos and sample photos, as well as written instruction and advice.
  • Resources with photos and links: Kit site with photos and links to all tools and materials, for easier shopping. Complete printable (and video) tools and materials overview, advice and resources. Total access, to the way I do things and the tools I use.
  • Coaching: Access to an experienced instructor. I'll be with you every step of the way. When it comes to building your pieces, I'll be available for technical advice as well as design advice and lots of support. I want you to succeed!
  • Satisfaction: My workshops are fluid, work-at-your-own-pace classes with a friendly, classroom atmosphere. You'll have the satisfaction of creating something with your own hands, from start to finish.

Bloom Bangles

What you'll learn:

We'll be working with heavy gauge wire and I'll walk you through the process to make it easy.
  • Bangles: two styles, cold connected
  • Working with heavy gauge wire
  • Twisting wire
  • annealing, drawing a bead, texturing, shaping, sizing
  • Working with two kinds of torches: map/propane and butane
  • Wire wrapping beads to bangles
The star of our show will be the lovely metal blooms, featured on each bangle. With a bit of imagination, these flowers can be used in so many ways. We'll also be making charms.
  • Metal preparation: cutting, shaping, filing, texturing, finishing, and more
  • Fabrication: freeform blooms and notched blooms
  • Layering and attaching blooms; attaching charms
  • Creating charms, drawn bead headpins, wrapped briolettes
  • Making "fruit" charms
  • Finishing
I'll show you my easy tips and tricks for making perfect resin leaf and flower charms of the most enchanting kind!
  • Resin paper wire forms: flowers, leaves and headpins
  • Resin: mixing, application, curing, tips and tricks

Bloom Bangles

What my students have said:

Shuku

I adore your classes Deryn. This was absolutely wonderful; new skills and challenges, which I love!

Robin

I took my first online class a few years ago, Boho Bliss, and have taken quite a few since then with Deryn, and other jewelry artists. I'm never disappointed with the quality of Deryn's videos and instruction. The segments are so well organized and I loved the project!

Lena

Another great class! Well organized. So easy to follow each step. So much fun to watch and learn, plus, the results are beautiful!!!

Bloom Bangles

Contents

Let's get blooming!

Welcome to Bloom Bangles!
Let's get started!
Welcome.wmv
Facebook Group Link

Class Samples

Blooms closeup
Dangles closeup
Bloom bangles
Bead fruits
Bangle twist
Bangle connection
Head pins
Bloom bangle
Blooms closeup

Student Work

Kitty Durmaj
Nancy Murdoch
Julie Ryen
Tina Pawelek
Sherri Carpenter
Rachel Tomlin
Tina Pawelek
Bre Ana

Tools and Supplies + PDF's + Shopping Links

Tool Talk
Intro and Tools.wmv
Bloom Bangles Tools and Supplies.pdf
Tools Shopping Links
Bloom Bangles Resources.pdf
Resources for beads.pdf
Torch Talk
Torch Head.wmv
Torch Safety.pdf
Fume Absorber.wmv
Patina.wmv
Drill Bit to Wire Gauge Conversion Chart.pdf
Develop Your Style.docx
Copyright Guidelines Chart.jpg
Copyright Guidelines by Ginger Davis Allman

Lessons 1

Intro to Lessons 1
Bangle Base Part 1.wmv
Bangle Base Part 2.wmv
Bangle Base Part 3.wmv

Lessons 2

Intro to Lessons 2
Wire Flowers.wmv
Wire Leaves and Head Pins.wmv
Bead Fruits.wmv
Paper for Charms.wmv
Resin for Charms.wmv

Lessons 3

Intro to Lessons 3
Metal Flowers Tool Talk.wmv
Metal Flowers Part 1.wmv
Metal Flowers Part 2.wmv

Lessons 4

Intro to Lessons 4
Wrapping it Up Preparing Charms.wmv
Wrapping it Up Beading the Bangle Part 1.wmv
Wrapping it Up Beading the Bangle Part 2.wmv

Thank you!

Thank You.wmv
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If you have logged into one of my workshops, then you agree to respect my copyright and terms of use. Artistic integrity is an important matter...please be mindful.

This site tracks log-ins. Sharing the log on information, the cost of the class, or any class material will result in your removal from class and exclusion from future classes. 

Due to the nature of my online classes, refunds will not be given. No exceptions.

Helping students develop their own artistic style is a passion of mine and something I try to include in every class. Please take a look at the copyright materials supplied with class. Designs from this class are the sole property of Deryn Mentock and may not be duplicated for profit. Techniques from this class may be used in any way you like.

Use of power tools and other jewelry making tools can be harmful, if used improperly. Upon registration, students agree to hold harmless and indemnify Something Sublime and Deryn Mentock from any or all loss, damages, costs or expensed incurred during the course of this workshop.

Bloom Bangles

 Originally from Oregon, with a long stop in Texas, I now live in the wild west of Wyoming where my husband was born and raised. Wyoming has always been home to me and we're lucky to have an amazing, old farmhouse built in 1900, that sits at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. We are host to deer, pheasant, wild turkeys, bald eagles, great horned owls, moose, osprey and even a bear in our yard. This is the setting for Owl Creek Studio, and the inspiration for much of my work.

Through years of practice in metalsmithing and jewelry making techniques I've developed a unique style of my own. I traveled the country, for years, to feed my love of teaching and discovered a true passion for sharing my knowledge of technique and design. I was one of the first instructors to offer online jewelry making classes and am proud to offer excellent and inspiring creative content, online and in person. 

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Bloom Bangles

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