Date: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 6-9pm (CDT)
Instructor: Robyn Cornelius
Skill Level: Beginner
Class Description: Learn how to make this stunning floral inspired wrapped gem setting around a genuine cabochon. This pendant will be made out of sterling silver inspired by floral patterns. Each student will have a variety of gems and patterns to choose from.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using an oxy/acetelyne torch, however an oxy/propane or butane torch will also work.
Project Completion: students will have enough class time to finish the project.
Materials Kit: Silver stock, genuine gemstone cabochon. Instructor will reach out for stone selection.
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
- Nylon pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose
- Flat nose pliers
- Digital calipers
- Fine tweezers
- Metal shears
- Brass brush
- Metal ruler 6”
- Flex shaft
- Flex shaft bits: Polishing buffs
- Bench block
- Goldsmith hammer or riveting hammer
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Needle files
- Divider
- Jewelers’ saw
- Saw blades (2/o)
- Cut lube or bees wax
- Bench pin
- Burnisher
- Third hand
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina LOS or Jax
- Polish - tripoli
- Sandpaper - 320 grit
- Sanding sticks
- Solder pick
- Any torch
- Soldering set up: solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver solder sheet or chip: Hard, Medium, Easy.
*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.