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Earrings & Gemstones - Class Description
 

 
    

Examples of the unique earrings you can make with these skills.
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This class will give you an opportunity to learn and practice your fabrication skills. Sawing, filing, texturing (including roller printing), finishing, and drilling will be up front and center in this class. You will learn how to solder die struck bezels and set stones in your earrings. You will also learn how to attach ear wires, including soldering them. You are welcome to do gold diffusion bonding on your earrings if you wish (see earrings above with topaz stones). Whew, we will be busy indeed. To ensure that you have the correct bezels and stones that match, I will have these items available in class for you to purchase.
 

What to bring to class:

** Round nose pliers
** Flat nose pliers
** Chain nose pliers
  * Flush cutters
** Steel Bench Block
   *6 inch jeweler's saw
   *Saw blades (2/0 or 5/0)
   *Riveting hammer
   *Center punch
   *Particulate Mask
   *Fine and medium grit sanding sponges
**Ball peen hammer
   *Rawhide and nylon mallets
 * 6 inch half round file and/or flat file
    6 inch ruler
  *Scribe
    Sharpie/indelible pen
    Small scissors
    Note book to take notes
    2 pieces of card stock
    Templates if you have them (i.e., circles, ovals, etc.)
  *24 K gold foil if you want to do gold diffusion bonding
    Copy of Seller's permit if you want to avoid paying taxes on
        supplies other than tools.

Silver Wire and Sheet Metal:

*1 foot of 20 gauge sterling silver half-hard round wire
*4” x 4” to 4"x 6” piece of 22 g sterling silver sheet metal

Stones, Die Struck Bezels and Earring Backs

* Earring backs, die struck bezel cups, and stones will also be available for purchase in class

Please note:
The items listed above preceded by a star (*) can be purchased in class or online before class if you wish. The items with 2 stars may be borrowed.

 

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