Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 6:30-9:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Must have some fabrication experience.
Class Description: Elevate your skills in seamlessly combining metals and stone for a radiant, one-of-a-kind creation. Learn how to combine sterling silver and gold filled stock, set CZs on different levels, and creating an exquisite piece that radiates elegance.
Project Completion: students will have enough class time to finish the project.
Materials Kit: Sterling silver stock, gold-filled stock, clear CZ's.
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers
- Flat nylon nose pliers
- Multi-looping pliers
- Heavy duty cutters
- Nylon bracelet bending pliers
- Brass brush (optional)
- Student files
- Needle files
- Setting burnisher set or Square bezel pusher
- Rotating Solder Station (optional)
- Flex shaft - brass brush
- Solder pick
- Super grip gloves (optional)
- Soldering set up to include Hard, Medium and Easy silver solder of any kind. Gold-filled solder paste (optional).
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Fine tweezers
- Bowl of pumice for soldering or soldering clay
- Sand paper (600grit)
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 3, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 1, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.