April 27 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
This class will offer continued practice in a varied list of metalworking skills: soldering, hammering, wire forming, doming, and alternate and optional metal decoration techniques as for adding components like silver balls or rivets, or notching the dome edges and/or hammering in textures. Heat-coloring copper is so captivatingly fun that we will be at it again to obtain some awesome color effects. Making this pair of earrings is a fun way to personally say hello to spring; all you need to bring are your tools, supplies, and creativity!
Note: All materials and tools for classes must be purchased at Beadoholique Bead Shop. This allows us to continue providing you with quality classes.
| *Optional, **Provided Materials Needed: Copper sheet, 24 gauge 18 gauge sterling silver round wire, 1.5 feet 21 gauge sterling silver round wire, 6″ 22 gauge sterling silver round wire*, 6″ for optional balling of wire Tools Needed: Disc cutter** or bring your own Lube for use with disc cutter** Miter jig Wire cutters Assorted pliers for shaping wire: wide and narrow flat nose, tapered round nose, ear wire, soft jaw Mini mandrels Planishing hammer for flattening wire Riveting hammer*: If riveting, bring card chips*, drill bit* to match rivet holes Texturing hammer* Utility hammer Hand files: include a square* or triangular file* for notching Dapping block and punches, metal or wood** or bring your own Small ruler Circle template Pencil and paper Center punch, manual* Drill bits* Fine grit sandpapers* (600 or 800 grit) Soldering station setup: torch, fuel, solder (all 3 types), flux and brush, soldering tweezers Water dish for quenching** Magnifiers/readers are highly recommended for a successful class experience (even if you wear contacts or glasses)! | Techniques Used: Metalworking, Soldering Skill Level: Intermediate Prerequisite: Multiple prior soldering, metalworking classes 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 will need to re-schedule. Please be respectful of others by arriving early for class.
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.
