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SUMMARY:Fold-formed Copper Shield w/Silver Accent Earrings $140
DESCRIPTION:Practice some favorite metalsmithing techniques including folding\, hammering\, texturing\, and more\, to create copper earrings featuring a standout silver accent and sterling silver earwires. The project requires a liner tool for the decorative marks on the cross\, which an be purchased at a jewelry supply shop\, or made by filing the end of a small flat screwdriver. Another essential item is a smooth\, fixed sanding surface to easily assist in preparing metal parts for soldering together. Medium to medium/fine sandpaper is recommended for this purpose: glue sandpaper (or use adhesive-backed) to flat wood blocks or paneling pieces\, ahead of the class. \n\n\n\nClass price includes all materials needed to make the earrings – does NOT include tools – you must bring what’s on the tool list. \n\n\n\nNote: All tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes. \n\n\n\nMaterials:24ga copper sheetFine silver pre-made embellishment1 foot 18ga square copper wire1 foot 22-20ga sterling round wire (earwires)1 foot 20g copper square wire (bails)Bring these tools to class (or purchase):Soldering tools and supplies:Hand butane torch with extra fuelSoldering pan with pumice rock\, and water dish (provided)Other soldering:    Flux\, brush\, tweezers    Titanium pick    Easy silver solder    Copper solder    Wire cuttersSawing & cutting:Bench pin for sawing metal sheetJewelry (coping) sawBlade lubricantBlades size 2/0 to 3/0 (plus extras)Metal shearsBurnisher (small tip)Bench knifeMetal scribeSoft-jawed pliers (large jaws)Forming/Flat and Round nose pliersPaper scissorsSmall rulerSharpie\, #2 pencil (sharpened to a point)1/2 piece of typing paperFile\, larger plank for long edgesSmall square file\, for notchingOther preferred small filesHallmark stamp (optional)Medium to Fine sandpaper block for smoothing areas to be solderedLiner tool for making hash marks on metalSteel block\, 3″x3″ minimum sizeSand bag to cushion steel block (or a thick towel or rubber block)Hammers:Hard nylon malletSmall leather mallet (optional)Cross-peen (1 flat face\, other side a thin flat-face wedge)Planishing (one flat polished face)Utility (general purpose and for use with liner tool)Texturing\, for optional decorationFlex shaft polishing bits\, as neededBrush for patina applicationCoffee warmerDust mask for fumes and sanding\, etc.Safety glasses (optional)Techniques Used: fold-forming\, hammering\, texturing\, soldering\, etc.Skill Level:  IntermediatePrerequisite: Must be proficient in smithing and metalworking.Instructor: ShaunaThree ways to sign up:Click here (item 42929)Send me an emailGive me a call at 832-674-9005\n\n\n\nPlease Read:  \n\n\n\n1. 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. \n\n\n\n2. 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.
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