Pauline Warg, Making Metal Beads

Pauline Warg is a jeweler, metalsmith and teacher with 30 years of experience. She has taught metalsmithing and jewelry at Maine College of Art, Portland, ME; The Jewelry Institute, Providence, RI; University of NH; MECA, Portland, ME and was the Metalsmithing Program Director, Public High Schools for York & Cumberland Counties, ME. Her work incorporates precious/non-precious metals, gems and enamel skillfully worked with great attention to detail. There are two strong elements in all of Pauline's work: originality of design and superior quality.

This Intermediate & Advanced Workshop sponsored by Arizona Designer Craftsmen featured dozens of examples of metal beads. Demonstrations were given on reticulation of commercial beads, variations on the double dome bead (center hole, side hole and cold connected), the crescent roll bead, the square bead, and more as time allowed. Students created 4-6 finished beads.

There was a strong emphasis on demystifying the delicate processes of soldering small hollow forms. Many hints and tips were shared. Handouts for processes were provided and Warg's books were available for sale & signing.

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• Maine College of Art
• Portland
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• Providence
• RI; University of NH; MECA
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• Metalsmithing Program Director
• Public High Schools
• York & Cumberland Counties
• precious/non-precious metals
• gems
• enamel
• originality
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• Arizona Designer Craftsmen
• metal beads
• reticulation
• double dome bead
• crescent roll bead
• soldering
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