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Silversmithing: Bezel Set Pendant $100

June 28 @ 11:00 am 4:00 pm

silversmithing bezel set pendant

Come join in for some soldering fun and make a pendant you’ll treasure forever! This is a beginning bezel setting class with advanced techniques for those who have smithing experience, making this a class for all levels! You’ll learn the basics for creating a bezel and back plate, adding a bail, setting the cab, and finishing. Class is limited to 4 seats so sign up early.

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:
24g sterling silver sheet
Cabochon (no larger than 1″)
Bezel wire to fit cabochon
16g sterling round wire (bail)

Bring these tools to class (or purchase):
Nylon mallet, chasing hammer
Rivet hammer, texturing hammer
Steel bench block and sandbag
Rubber block
Metalworking files
Soldering setup (may rent one):
-fiber brick with heat-proof pan
-butane torch w/fuel
-Flux and brush
-Titanium pick
-Fine point tweezers (micro)
-Easy, medium, and hard silver solder
Miter vise
Heavy duty wire cutters
Metal scribe
Power polishing attachments for flex shaft
6-step looping pliers
Round, chain, and flat nose pliers
Flat/Round pliers
Hallmarking stamps and hammer
Safety glasses and particle mask
Fine point Sharpie, pencil
Bezel pusher or rocker
Agate burnisher
Steel curved burnisher
Millimeter ruler
Jeweler’s saw, blades, lube, bench pin
Pro polish pads
Sandpaper assortment
Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)! (Limited readers available for purchase)
Techniques Used: Soldering, Bezel a cabochon, stone setting, filing, polishing, optional advanced techniques

Skill Level:  Beginner to Advanced

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.