Dot Kasper-Eberle

Dot has a true love of beads and their history. She started beading using gemstones in the early 1980's when Southeastern Federation decided to include beading as part of lapidary work. Dot has taught workshops for SFMS at Wildacres, Elderhostel groups, Cobb Gem and Mineral Society, and her favorite place, William Holland School.

Beading - Dot Kasper-Eberle

Dot teaches the basics of bead stringing. You will learn to knot using silk as first choice, proper thread size, how to select stringing cord or wire, lay out designs, methods of closure including beadtips, continuous, French coil, cones, and crimp beads. Learn as you design…students working on their own creations and at their own pace. Choose gemstone beads, pearls and other natural materials, crystal and glass beads, sterling silver, 14GF, copper, and other metals. Tools and all supplies needed may be purchased from the instructor. Bring beads and supplies you have on hand. You can also rework old necklaces.

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