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Chainmaille with Susan C. Thomas 
Susan is the author of Link It! Colorful Chain Mail Jewelry With Rubber O-Rings, a Lark Book publication released in September 2008, available for sale in our kits and instructions section. The 104-page book contains full-color photographs and detailed instructions to guide you in making 26 projects with neoprene O-rings and metal jump rings. Many of you have been asking for classes with rubber jump rings, so here's your chance to learn directly from a master artisan! To register for any of these classes, please call Blue Buddha Boutique at 773.478.3767. Space is limited to 10 students per class. You must pay each class fee in full when you register (kit fees will be paid directly to Susan during class). Please refer to the bottom of the page for more details on registration and cancellation.
New Technique With Weaving O-rings 
Learn a new technique featured in the newly released book titled Link It! Colorful Chain Mail Jewelry With Rubber O-Rings, a Lark Book publication. Begin with a basic element using rubber o-rings and cold connect them with anodized aluminum jump rings into a bracelet. These fun, stretchable designs look and feel great on your wrist and appeal to everyone. Choose from three bracelet styles and a variety of color combinations.
Prerequisite: none Level: All levels Kit: Kit includes enough rubber o-rings and jump rings to make two bracelets of the selected style. Color photo-illustrated instructions are included. Choose from a variety of kit options. Tools to Bring: Round-nose pliers (for manipulating the rubber rings) and 2 pliers for closing jump rings (most students prefer flat or chain-nose, but some like bent-nose...whatever works for you!). We will have lights and bead mats in the studio. Fee: $45 total — $25 for the class (due at registration), plus $20 for the kit (pay kit fee directly to the instructor on the day of class)
Lunch and Book Signing Blue Buddha will be open to the public during this time, and customers can purchase the chainmaille supplies and instructions we normally stock, plus we'll be debuting our new line of rubber rings to go along with Susan's book. Blue Buddha Boutique Customer Discount for this weekend only! 15% off all base metal jump rings and findings (including rubber rings), and 10% off all precious (niobium and sterling) rings and findings. Several amazing restaurants are within walking distance from the studio. We're happy to point you in the direction of whatever food you're craving, be it Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Pizza, Thai....this neighborhood has just about everything!
The Trizantine in Living Color
Zipped Up Bangle 
This impressive, dense bangle is sure to turn heads. Beginning with a basic new technique featured in Link It! construct this fabulous piece from three sizes of rubber o-rings and aluminum jump rings. The final step 'zips up' the center and creates the final shape. Students will not complete project in class.
Prerequisite: Students must have good strength and control in both hands to open and close 3/16inch, 16gjump rings, and the patience to learn a challenging technique. Level: Intermediate - Has basic knowledge of chain mail technique; ready to learn skill variations. Tools to Bring: Round-nose pliers (for manipulating the rubber rings) and 2 pliers for closing jump rings (most students prefer flat or chain-nose, but some like bent-nose...whatever works for you!). We will have lights and bead mats in the studio. Kit: Kit includes enough rubber o-rings and aluminum jump rings to complete one large bangle. Color photo-illustrated instructions included. Choose from a variety of kit color options. Fee: $91 total — $50 for the class (due at registration), plus $41 for the kit (pay kit fee directly to the instructor on the day of class) About the Instructor 
Susan has been an art teacher 'in the middle' for 22 years in Indiana. Her jewelry obsession started with beadwork until she discovered chain mail. Working mainly with aluminum and o-rings, Susan manipulated the shape of the rubber rings and designed three basic elements. These elements are then cold connected into her many original designs. Susan has taught at the Bead and Button Show for the past three years, the Puget Sound Bead Festival in 2007, bead stores, The Indianapolis Museum of Art, Art Education conferences, and libraries throughout Indiana. Visit her webage at LinkItWithJumpRings.com All photos on this page are copyright Susan C. Thomas and used with permission.
Pre-registration and payment in full is required for all classes. Make sure to register early as these classes are expected to fill up quickly! All class fees are due at the time of registration, and material fees will be due on the day of class. You can pre-register by phone at 773.478.3767. |
