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Cold Connection Blue Copper Earrings $100
March 8 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Learn another method for cold connecting pieces of metal by making a beautiful pair of copper earrings. A cold connection is a method for attaching metal pieces together without using a torch. You will create a beautiful patina that has that characteristic of “not having total control”, which in this case is a good thing! This is a beginner level class that is open to all skill levels. These earrings are just fun to make!
See the supply list below for tools you need to bring because many of the tools are not for loan (such as a butane torch) by the instructor/bead shop.
Kit Fee: The kit for the class will be added to your ticket on the day of class.
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
| Materials to purchase day of class: Items and tools needed that are available for purchase at the shop are noted with *asterisk. Please make your purchases before class begins at 11:00. All of the tools listed are required unless otherwise noted: * 24 gauge copper sheet, minimum 3”x3” * 20 gauge sterling silver wire, 3.25” Copper tubing (1/2-inch diameter) (provided for you to cut) * Hand butane torch Fuel for torch (purchase fuel at Spec’s or Total Wine) *Long tweezers for handling hot metal *Soldering pan with pumice rock (we have a few to rent day of class – $25) Water dish (provided) *Bench pin for sawing metal sheet Circle template with a ½” circle *Metal-cutting shears (optional) *Small (preferable) nylon or leather mallet *Jewelry (coping) saw Saw blade lubricant (provided by shop) *Saw blades size 2/0 to 3/0 (must have extras on hand) *1 flat full-size file or a flat/round ring file for filing inside the copper tubing *half-round ring file (optional) *Steel block, 3”x3” minimum size *Sand bag to cushion steel block (or rubber block*) Sharpie for drawing pattern on metal *Scissors Hammers: To create a higher-profile texture, any single or combo of these: *Texturing hammer (interchangeable faces), optional *Ball pein or domed chasing hammer* for texturing *Brass hammer, optional but good weight for using stamping tools below *Stamping tools: Swirls, stars, dots, lines (optional) Note: the dappled texture works well (made with ball pies and dap) as does the hammer with interchangeable faces *Steel dapping set *Automatic center punch *Pin vise #52 drill bit *Small pliers for making ear wires (round nose, grooved flat/round, looping pliers (5-7-10mm) *Heavy duty wire cutters Plastic (tupperware, etc) with lid, 3×3″ minimum size Renaissance wax, if you have some Flat paintbrush for wax application, 1/4″-3/8″ wide. Can be old brushes. Soft toothbrush for cleaning raw metal Steel wool #0000 Scrap of t-shirt fabric, 6″ square Coffee warmer (shop has 2 to borrow) *Dust mask for fumes and sanding, etc. Safety glasses (optional) (Patina chemicals supplied) *Magnifiers or *readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)! | Techniques Used: Metalworking, patina on metal Skill Level: Beginner Prerequisite: None Instructor: Shauna Three ways to sign up: Click here Send me an email Give me a call at 832-674-9005 |
Please Read:
1. Classes will begin on time! All students must arrive early for class. Even if you have already purchased supplies for the class, it takes time for everyone to set up and settle in. Students arriving late hold up the entire class — please be respectful of others by arriving early for class. If students do not contact the bead shop 24 hours prior to start of class, or do not show for the class, the class fee will not be refunded.
2. All beads, materials, and tools are available for purchase at the bead shop. We appreciate you purchasing materials and tools at the bead shop so that we may continue offering you the best classes around.