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Pendant by student Bob Smith
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Make a Silver Pendant
Instructor: Ms. Diane Lawton
Level: Beginner
Requirements: None
Program: Spring
Status: Closed
Length: 1 Days
Tuition: $ 125
Materials: $ 30
Date: June 06, 2010 - June 06, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Metalwerx
This class is perfect for beginners since very few tools are required. Students will make a one-of-a-kind sterling silver pendant by sawing, texturing and/or polishing their design out of
flat sterling silver sheet. As time permits, students will also learn to solder on a simple bail. Expect to leave with not only a finished piece of jewelry, but the skills needed to keep working at home!
Materials & Tools
The materials fee of $30, payable when signing up, includes copper, silver, saw blades, and other items you'll need to complete your project and samples.
Students should bring:
- Students should bring a chain or cord to hang their pendants when finished and a few ideas and designs to cut out.
Wet and dry sandpaper, 2 sheets each of 320, 400 and 600 grits
- Sanding Sticks (paint stirring sticks are perfect)
- Small hand towel
- Tool box (shoe box, plastic tackle box, etc.)
- Old tooth brush (for cleaning)
- Ultra Fine Sharpie Point permanent marker
- Sketchbook, pen and pencil for design ideas and taking notes
Students can bring (optional):
- Needle file set (small files usually sold in 5 - 8 file sets)
- Metal metric ruler (150mm, about 6inches)
- 8-inch long Mill Bastard file
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