Metalworking: Framed Dome Bead Pendant

Learn to set either a large bead or button inside a richly textured copper frame…made in a different way! This class requires typical metalsmithing skills, only some of which are sawing, filing, annealing, texturing, dapping, and perhaps, optional riveting. Options include creating your own bail to connect to the jump rings (photo), or forming a square wire bail as shown. This wire is easily lengthened to a choker necklace, a nice design.

The button works great if it has “troughs” on the back that some vintage buttons have, shown in the inset photo. A button with a loop can work provided the loop can be removed, which can require up to 6 tabs on the frame.

Please ask any questions on these before the class.

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: Kit includes: Pendant: -22ga cooper sheet, 3″x3″ -14ga copper wire for jump rings – 1 foot -6-12″ 10ga square copper wire (optional) for bail Choose one: 1. Large round lentil bead with a 2mm hole, diameter 0.75″ to 1.5″ 2. Large round button, same diameter as lentil bead and also sloping downward Bring these tools to class (or purchase): -Sharpie/permanent marker -Scissors -Circle template; large (provided) -Texturing plates to texture the disk piece in the -roller (optional) -Manila folder (if using the rolling mill) -Stamping tools: choose 1 or more like swirls, stars, -hearts, dots, lines – or use texturing hammer -Other texturing: liners, center punch, chasing/engraving tools -Brass hammer for stamping -Steel block and sand bag -Bench pin -Jeweler’s saw, lube, blades size 2, 2/0 to 3/0 (for sawing tabs) -Small leather or nylon mallet Files: -Larger plank for disk edge -Small flat hand file with elliptical tip for filing the tab areas (recommended) Pliers: -Flat nose (wide and narrow) -Round nose (small) -Wire cutters -Steel and wood dapping blocks -Hole punch (provided) -Mini mandrel or a dowel that measures up to 8-10mm ID (jump rings) -Butane torch, fuel -Long tweezers for handling hot metal -Soldering setup (annealing) -#0000 steel wool -Assorted knife-edge silicone disks w/mandrel (optional for polishing edges and around tab areas) -Other polishing supplies (optional) -Black patina -Safety gear to use at your discretion: dusk mask, disposable gloves, safety glasses -Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)! (Magnifiers available for purchase at the bead shop)

Techniques Used: Metalworking skills Skill Level:  Intermediate Prerequisite: Previous metalworking techniques Instructor: Shauna Three ways to sign up: Click here  (item 42242) 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.