Date: Friday, April 18, 2024, 9:30am-12:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Kieu Pham Gray
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Must have some fabrication experience.
Class Description:This classic and serene pendant is perfect for making your everyday wear a little more special. We will make an open back setting to allow the light to shine through and finish it off with a little fun using a kinetic bail.
Project Completion: students who work quickly will finish the project.
Materials Kit: Sterling silver stock, semi-precious cabochon. Chain not included. Please indicate stone choice or one will be chosen for you. Ovals are 10x14mm, #9 is 12x12mm, all other stones are 10mm.
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, fine tip
- Stop Solder or the like
- Chain nose pliers
- Flat nylon nose pliers
- Tube cutting pliers
- Brass brush (optional)
- Student files
- Needle files
- Side cutters (flush)
- Round nose pliers or Multi-looping pliers or Nylon looping pliers
- Duck bill pliers (optional)
- Square bezel pusher
- Square bezel mandrel
- Jeweler's saw with 2/o saw blades
- Cut lube
- Broach set
- Rotating Solder Station (optional)
- Flex shaft with polishing wheel or tumbler
- Solder pick
- Super grip gloves (optional)
- Soldering set up to include Hard, Medium and Easy silver solder of any kind, paste preferred.
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- 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.