About

The two-stone pendant you’ll make in this fast-paced, intensive workshop will present you with the most common and often trickiest soldering set-ups that you’ll encounter in your jewelry practice. This project will give you an opportunity to reevaluate your soldering habits, and learn tips and tricks that will help you successfully make more complex pieces.  

Details

• The cost of materials is not included in the registration fee. Please see the Materials section below.
• Experience level: Intermediate.  
• We'll take a one-hour lunch break, if you want to bring food or snacks. BARN has a refrigerator and microwave on the lower level. There are no restaurants close by.

Details

• The cost of materials is not included in the registration price. The instructor will bring kits, which include all the materials needed, for you to purchase on the first day of class. 
  • The kit cost will be approximately $140 – $200, depending on stones chosen and metal prices. Since the precious-metals market is volatile, the kit price is subject to change.
  • Bring a credit card or check with you for onsite kit purchase.

• What you should bring:
  • An apron.
  • Towels for drying metal and hands.
  • Pen, notebook, Ultra Fine-Point Sharpie or other pen that writes on metal.
  • Safety glasses and magnifying glasses (or wear ones available in the studio).

Prerequisites

To be able to complete the project during this class, you must:

• Have experience bezel-setting cabochons.
• Be proficient in soldering.
• Be competent in all basic jewelry-making processes, including measuring, drilling, sawing, and filing.

You can contact the studio if you need to discuss the experience and skills necessary.

Class Policies

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.
• Wear closed-toe shoes and natural-fiber clothing.
• Do not wear loose or synthetic-fiber clothing, scarves, or ties.
• Do not wear loose or dangling jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets.
• Tie back beards. Tie back long hair in a bun.