Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 1:30-7:30pm (CST) 1hr dinner break
Instructor: Barrie Edwards
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Class Description: This pendant is like a treasure box, filled with layers of mystery and depth. Each layer adds unique interest and dimension, making your creation truly one of a kind. By thoughtfully stacking these elements, you'll craft a pendant that is both captivating and original.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using an Orca EZ torch and Bernzomatic butane torch, however, any jewelers' torch except a MicroTorch will work.
Project Completion: Students will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one 1" pendant (sterling silver stock, CZ).
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:
- Scissors
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Heavy duty side cutters
- Fine tweezers
- Brass brush
- 6"Metal ruler
- Disc cutter (If you do not have a disc cutter, a jewers' saw will work)
- Bench block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Goldsmith hammer or ballpein hammer
- Disc cutter
- Ring mandrel
- Round bezel mandrel
- Student files
- Needle files
- Divider
- Bezel shears
- Third hand
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina LOS or Jax
- Polish - tripoli
- Solder pick
- Any torch (except MicroTorch)
- Soldering set up: solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver solder sheet, chip or paste -Hard, Medium, Easy.
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship Oct. 2, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until Oct. 30, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.