Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, 3-9pm (CST) 1hr dinner break
Instructor: Storm Rise
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Students must be fully comfortable with a handheld butane torch, and able to use all jewellers tools competently. The ability to Pick solder would be a bonus, although the technique will be fully explained in class.
Class Description:There’s something about curves (ALL the curves!) that I love. Round, oval, spherical or even irregular curves- like beautifully rounded river rocks. I love them all, and enjoy working their shapes into my projects. Admittedly- there are a lot of curves in this playful ring, between gorgeous granules and luscious jump rings, we’ll have a ball (hehehe) working them into our design, so come and join me for some fun as we play with all the Bubbles!
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using a butane torch however, any jeweler's torch will work except a Microtorch.
Project Completion: Students will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one ring (sterling silver stock, bronze granules).
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
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon pliers
- Side cutters (flush)
- Multi-looping pliers
- Ring bending pliers
- Digital caliper
- Fine tweezers
- Flex shaft and bits: polishing burs, 3M bristle discs
- Brass brush
- Bench block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Student files
- Needle files
- Steel ring mandrel
- Divider
- Jewelers’ saw
- Saw blades (4/o)
- Cut lube
- Bench pin
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina: JAX Black or Black Max
- Sand paper: 1000/600/400/240
- Rotating solder station (optional)
- Solder pick
- Acetylene torch, propane torch, or butane torch
- Grid paper
- Shape template of choice
- Pencil
- Glue stick
- Soldering set up: butane, torch, solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver wire solder, and medium silver paste solder.
*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.