SCOTT DAVID PLUMLEE Welcome, this is my old website, for my current jewelry artwork and more, go to www.davidchain.com, see you there! Jewelery artist Scott David Plumlee is a jack-of-all-trades, world traveler, student & educator. Plumlee, has been redefining the Byzantine chain, developed 50+ unique chain designs over the past eight years. His silversmithing techniques do not require studio, hot torch or electricity, which allows freedom of mobility. Primarily self-taught, Scott has studied Fine Arts at Tennessee's Appalachian Center for Crafts and with Peru's indigenous Inca. For the past three years, he has been leading workshops throughout the Northwest, including Auburn High School, Northwest Freedom University, Fusion Beads, Pratt Fine Arts Center and Bellevue Art Museum. Scott's accomplishments can easily be seen in the individual power and beauty that each piece holds. If you have any questions or comments about my artwork; interested in taking a workshop; or wish to discuss a personal commission, please send me an e.mail at the link on the bottom of this page. Tripoli design necklace, seen at right. Copyright 2002 by Scott David Plumlee

Silver Wire Byzantine Chain Workshop at Pratt Fine Art Center

Pratt Fine Arts Center in Seattle; 1902 South Main Street, Seattle, WA.
Sign-up by calling Pratt at (206) 328-2200.

DATES:
THREE SIMPLE CHAINS: Sat & Sun; Aug. 2nd & 3rd (10am to 4pm).
DRAGONFLY PENDANT: Fri, Sat & Sun; Aug. 8, 9, & 10th (10am to 4pm).

THREE SIMPLE CHAINS
In this two-day intensive introductory-level workshop we will unlock the age-old techniques of three ancient chain patterns that have been known throughout time and geography. Utilizing simple hand tools we will begin by wrapping sterling silver round wire into springs, cutting these springs into jump-rings and assembling these jump-rings into repetitive and sequential chain patterns. The first chain is a repetitive knott pattern known in South America as the Inca Puno. The second chain is a repetitive connector pattern known as the Boxx chain. The third chain is a combination of the first two chains to create a sequential chain pattern known as the Idiot's Delight and the Sequential Byzantine Chain. Each student will have the opportunity to forge their own s-clasp utilizing simple blacksmithing techniques with a hammer and anvil. You will leave with a bracelet on your wrist, a healthy hobby and a bit of genius under your hat. This is a good opportunity to do something fun with a partner or a young teen!
Prerequisite: No experience necessary; moderate patience and hand-eye coordination required. Appropriate for ages 12 and up.
Workshop fee: 60.00 for Pratt members, 75.00 for non-Pratt members; includes syllabus, tool usage, and silver wire.

DRAGONFLY CHAIN PENDANT
In this three-day intensive intermediate level workshop we will break down and define the Dragonfly design, which I developed two years ago. On the first day, we will begin by wrapping a stone pendant utilizing two gauges of silver wire to demonstrate the principals of stone wrapping. Next we will be utilizing simple hand tools to wrap, cut, and assemble twenty gauge round wire into the Sequential Byzantine chain. On the second day, we will begin to connect the Byzantine chain into the geometric patterns of the Dragonfly, exploring the possibilities of three-way and four-way connections. The completed Dragonflys will get polished inside a steel-shot tumbler and then we will work with two bead embellishment techniques to fulfill and complete the body and tail of the Dragonfly. On the third day, we will be shaping and polishing raw Amber by hand and then wrapping these teardrop shapes into the chain to fulfill the wing forms of the Dragonfly. You will leave with your own individualized Dragonfly Pendant, a healthy hobby and a plethora of unique non-machinery jewelry techniques. This is a good opportunity to do something fun with a partner or a young teen!
Prerequisite: Previous chain making experience is requested, yet not necessary; moderate patience and hand-eye coordination required. Appropriate for ages 14 and up.

Sign-up at Pratt Fine Art Center by callling (206) 328-2200.

Byzantine Chain & Stone Wrapping Workshop at Northwest Freedom University

Workshop is held on Western Washington University campus, Bellingham, WA.
Sign-up at Northwest Freedom University on Western Washington University's campus, or by mail-in registration from catalouge, or call (360) 650-3476

Workshop Dates: Noon to 4pm; TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR FALL QUARTER~ Sept or Oct.

Unlock the age-old techniques of wire working in this two-day workshop. Utilizing simple hand tools, we will wrap, cut and assemble silver jump-rings into the Byzantine chain. In the second workshop, we will wrap semi-precious stones into a centerpeice utilizing two gauge sizes of round wire. Each student will also have the oppertunity to forge a silver clasp with a hammer and anvil. You will leave with a bracelet on your wrist, a healthy hobby and a bit of genius under your hat.
*No experience necessary; moderate patience & hand-eye coordination required.

Registration Fee( paid to NFU): Seniors / Students: 12.00, General: 13.00
Instructor's Fee (paid to scott): 12.00
Material Fee (paid to scott): 25.00
*Fee includes; syllabus, tool usage, & one ounce of sterling silver wire.

Sign up at Northwest Freedom University on Western Washington University's campus, mail-in registration from catalouge, or call (360) 650-3476.

Byzantine & Box Chain Making at Bellevue Art Museum Bellevue Art Museum; 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 519 - 0770 Byzantine and Boxx Chain Making Workshop FUTURE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED Make chain jewelry like the Incas of Peru! In this four hour workshop we will utilize simple hand tools to unlock the age old techniques of chain making. We will begin with hands on manipulation of copper and sterling silver round wire to wrap springs and cut off jump rings. Using these jump rings, we will work on two variations of chain: The Sequential Byzantine chain and the Repetative Box chain. You will leave with a bracelet on your wrist, a healthy hobby and a bit of genius under your hat. * No experience necessary; moderate patience & hand-eye coordination required. If you have any questions or comments about my artwork, please feel free to leave your thoughts on the guest book on the CONTACT PAGE If you are interested in discussing a personal commission,please send me an e.mail at the link below. Sincerely Jazzed, Scott David Plumlee