I teach using the following sequence on each project. Each step is shown closeup and narration compliments the photography:

1. I show an example of the finished project.
2. I then describe the type of wire to be used on the project how much wire is to be used and the total length of wire and how it is to be cut.
3. The student is directed to stop the tape and cut the component pieces of wire.
4. After the wire is cut into individual pieces the student is directed to restart the tape.
5. I then demonstrate the first few steps and direct the student to stop the tape and complete the demonstrated steps.
   At this point the students may review the steps again to clear up any points he or she may have questions about. The ability to review the tape provides the wire artists an advantage even over students receiving one-on-one instructions in a structured class.
6. I repeat demonstrating a few steps at a time until the project is finished.
7. Even first time students can produce desirable pieces. If they will practice the same projects two more times shortly after completing the first piece they will have the process for that design well in hand and should be able to reproduce easily in the future.

The same method is used throughout each project on all three of the 2-hour tapes. New wire artists will adapt quickly. One of the neat things about wire art jewelry is that each piece is unique.

Even accomplished artists cannot and do not reproduce the same design exactly. Every student that I’ve taught evolves his or her own unique style different from every other wire artists. Most wire artist concentrate on only a few designs with variations on those designs so proficiency comes quickly after the artists decides on his or her niche in wire jewelry.

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