Skill Level: Intermediate, must have soldering experience.
Zoom: 1 session, Sunday- Oct. 27, 10am- 1pm EST
An invitation to the Zoom meeting will be emailed 3 days before class and will be required to register with Zoom to gain access.
Recording will be available for 3 months after the class for both Zoom and Hybrid participants and will be available on a private YouTube channel.
Written instructions will be emailed to each registrant prior to class.
Description: Combining vintage elegance with modern design, learn to create these stunning earrings. Using sterling silver cones, a variety of decorative wires, and set vibrant cubic zirconias. By the end, you'll have crafted a beautiful pair of earrings that showcase your skills. As part of the class, I will also show you how to make your own cones using copper sheet for practice.
Materials Kit: Enough material for 1 pair of earrings (SS stock, CZ, copper sheet). Please indicate in the comments at check out your color choice. IF one is not chosen, we will choose for you.
Domestic Shipping included. There is an additional charge for International shipping.
***Kits will ship Sept. 13, 2024.
*You will need the following tools to complete the project.
• Sharpie
• Flush cutters
• Chain nose pliers
• Round bezel mandrel
• Curved burnisher or square bezel pusher
• Bench block
• Rawhide mallet
• Student files
• Needle files
• Solder pick with shield (optional)
• Soldering set up
• Magnifying glasses (as needed)
• Brass brush
• Sandpaper (400, 500, 600)
• Steel wool
IF you want to make cones, please have the following:
• Jewelers’ saw with 2/o or 3/o saw blades
• Cut lube
• Bench pin
• Super grip gloves (optional)
• Wood forming block with channels
• Narrow raising hammers