Date: Sunday, April 21, 2024, 9am-1pm (CDT)
Instructor: Asia Raine
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Must have some fabrication experience.
Class Description: Make your settings swing! In this project, not only will you learn how to create a unique, kinetic pendant, but along the way we will also make a hollow form.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using an acetelyne air torch, however any torch will work for this project.
Project Completion: students who work quickly will be able to finish the project.
Materials Kit: Sterling silver stock, semi-precious cabochon. Instructor will reach out after registration 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:
- Sharpie
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Brass brush (optional)
- Bench block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Student files
- Needle files
- Bezel shears
- Bezel shears (curved) (optional)
- Flex shaft
- Euro lustre & muslin wheel
- Bowl of pumice
- Honeycomb solder board
- Metal ruler
- Multi-looping pliers
- Chasing hammer
- Curved Burnisher
- Bezel Rocker
- Square Bezel pusher
- Prong pliers or prong pusher
- Jewelers’ saw & 2/o saw blades
- Cut lube
- Bench pin
- Rotating Solder Station (optional)
- Magnesia block
- Solder pick
- Super grip gloves (optional, but highly recommended)
- Soldering set up
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Liver of sulfur or BlackMax (optional)
*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.