Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025, 1:30pm-4:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Barrie Edwards
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Class Description: Isn't this the cutest kitty ring ever? It might look like it was cast in solid silver but using hollowform techniques, this ring is lightweight but as sturdy as they come.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using an Orca EZ 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 ring (sterling silver stock)
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
- Ring bending pliers or ring bender
- Fine tweezers
- Brass brush
- Digital calipers
- Flex shaft
- Flex shaft bits: polishing bits
- Bench block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Goldsmith or ballpein hammer
- Ring mandrel
- Student files
- Needle files
- Divider
- Bezel shears
- Jewelers’ saw
- Saw blades (2/o or 3/o)
- Cut lube or bees wax
- Square bezel pusher
- Bench pin
- Third hand
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- 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 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.