![]() ![]() ![]() $39 class fee + materials (should be less than $25) An excellent class for beginners and beyond and you’ll leave with a lovely set of handmade rings. You’ll also learn how to solder a prong finding to your ring and set a small stone. Stackable rings are a great way to learn and practice basic metalsmithing skills like sizing, cutting, filing and fitting, soldering, forging, and creating different textures and finishes. $36 class fee + $17 for fuel, kiln annealing, and use of glass moretti rods during class You will leave the class having made a handful of your very own handmade beads! There will be demonstrations of different steps in the bead-making process and plenty hands-on time for you to practice, with personal guidance, at your own Hothead torch station. You'll practice safety and build confidence as you learn what to expect from glass at temperatures from 70☏ to 1800☏ and how to use that to your advantage making simple beads. You may also do some embellishing and wrapping, in addition to the riveting and finishing.īeginners: Come join Julie as she teaches you how to make your very own glass beads. We will have materials for you to rivet sterling silver, copper or brass. Not only is this an affordable way to finish your jewelry, but a stylish way to make sure your jewelry designs have a unified theme.Ĭold connections are an alternative to soldering that every jewelry artist should know. Have you noticed the Boho trend with its organic components and handmade, vintage-looking findings and components? In this class Julie will walk you through the Boho bracelet and earring set that she designed, and show you how to make your own cord ends to connect the leather to other findings, jump rings, ear wires, hook clasps, and toggle clasps. That costs a little more than you might think! Forging ahead. Unbelievably I'm still working on my home studio for teaching but I couldn't bring myself to schedule anything without putting ventilation and ceilings in. These classes will all be at the Studio at Rush Creek. So here's what's on the docket for October. ![]()
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