Metalworking: Layered Disc Earrings $60

This is a beginning metalworking class so  join us for some metal fun! These earrings are made from silver and copper and you get to use lots of techniques, including a few new ones! Bring what you have on the tool list and borrow the rest. Please note: consumables must be purchased and not borrowed.

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: -Sterling 24g sheet -Copper 24g sheet -6” of 14g fine silver wire (disc) -6” of 16g fine silver wire (rivet) -Ear wires Bring these tools to class (or purchase): Soldering station Sharpie Millimeter ruler Heavy duty cutters Cross-locking tweezer w/wood grip Metal & salon files (various grits) Polishing attachments for flex shaft: 3M radial (red & blue), gray flat pumice wheel Disc cutter, lube Steel block w/sand anvil Nylon hammer Chasing hammer Rivet hammer Brass hammer for disc cutter Texture hammer Metal hole punch (1.2mm) Hallmarking stamps, hammer #53 drill bits Needle files Eurotool Center Finder Scribe Metalworking Awl Auto center punch Metals chart, old credit card/hotel key card Hex anvil (rivet anvil) Parallel flat nose, round, chain nose pliers Ring clamp Double-sided tape Mask, apron, safety glasses, magnifiers 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, cutting, filing, texturing, drilling holes, melting silver, balling wire, rivets Skill Level:  Beginner Prerequisite: None Instructor: Cindy Three ways to sign up: Click here (item 36236) 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.