Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:30pm-5:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Amy Schmidt
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requisite: Must have soldering experience.
Class Description: Create a lightweight, hollow form pendant in any shape you desire and learn how to set a recessed cab within the form.
Torch: Instructor will demo using a Bernzomatic fire point propane torch. However a butane torch, oxy/propane or oxy/acy torch will also work.
Project Completion: Students who work quickly will have enough time to finish the project during the class.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (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
- Nylon pliers
- Side cutters, flush
- Center punch
- Hollow scraper (optional)
- Bench block
- Chasing hammer
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Bezel rocker
- Square bezel pusher
- Curved burnisher
- Metal shears
- Brass brush
- Needle files
- Jewelers’ saw
- Saw blades (4/o, 2/o)
- Cut lube or bees wax
- Bench pin
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Rotating Solder Station
- Patina LOS, Black Max or preferred patina.
- Solder pick
- Butane, acetylene or propane torch.
- Soldering set up: solder board, tripod with mesh, pickle, fire tweezers, quench bowl, flux, copper tongs, silver solder paste: Hard, Medium, Easy
- Metal shears
- #2 cut bastard or half round files
- Set of needle files
- Fine Tweezers
- Sandpaper medium to fine grit
- Flex shaft with #52 and #70 drill bits
- Safety glasses
- Polishing compound (optional)
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 7, 2025, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 7, 2025. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.