Date: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1:30pm-4:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Barrie Edwards
Skill Level: Intermediate
Pre-requiste: Must have previous soldering skills.
Class Description: Sometimes we come across a big cab that looks magnificent from both sides and we don't want to hide it in a bezel. This wire-frame prong setting is the perfect answer to highlight.
Torch: Instructor will be demonstrating using an Orca EZ torch, however, any jewelers' torch except a MicroTorch will 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, large semi-precious cab.)
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
- Flat nose pliers
- Heavy duty side cutters
- Fine tweezers
- Brass brush
- Digital calipers
- Flex shaft
- Flex shaft bits: polishing bits
- Bench block
- Magnesia Block
- Rawhide mallet or Nylon mallet
- Student files
- Needle files
- Divider
- 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.