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Have you been waiting to learn how to fuse heavy gauge fine silver wire? If so, this class is for you!
Today you will begin that long awaited journey, as you design various styles of earrings, bangles, and chain bracelet. I will teach you how to heat fine silver wire to that "just perfect point", where fusing becomes complete and results in beautiful ear and arm adornments.
Mind you, my style of fused fine silver is what I like to call "rustic", so I do hope you'll find this look to be yours as well. I have no doubt you'll fall in love with this technique, as it lends itself to such fulfilling results!
Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time): - $10 includes:
- Class Handout & Synthetic Steel Wool
- Torching/Soldering Stations that will include:
- Micro Torches/Butane Fuel/Heat resistant surface
- Metal Design Stamps
- Brass & Texturing Hammers
- Finishing Polish, Pads & Patina Solutions
- Face Masks & Disposable Gloves
- Tumbler
- Soldering Blocks, Heat Resistant Surface, Quenching Bowls & Pliers
- Safety Glasses
- Bangle Gauge
Student should bring: - Silver needed for rustic "fine silver links":
- Fine Silver Round Wire, 12-14 gauge (amount depends the amount of links you want to make in class. (Each link is approx. 8-9mm x the size of your wrist)
- Silver needed for rustic "fine bangles":
- Fine Silver Round Wire, 10-12 gauge (amount depends on the number you'd like to make & your bangle/wrist size)
- Silver needed for ear wires:
- Sterling Silver Round Wire, 20 gauge (each ear wire set range from 3"-8")
- Fine Silver Round Wire, 24-22 gauge, 1' (optional: If you want to add decorative ball end to wrap a pair of your hoops)
- Student Tools List:
- Double Flush Cutters (ex: K.H. Lee Brand here: Click Here)
- Foam Sanding Block or Pad, Fine or 320 grit
- Pliers, round-nose, chain-nose, flat-nose
- Bail Making Pliers (ex: Click Here or Click Here)
- Jewelry File, #2 half-round or flat
- Needle Files
- Ball Peen Hammer & Rawhide Mallet
- Steel Bench Block & Rubber Bench Block
- Wire Rounder Set or Cup Bur (ex: Click Here or
- Black Permanent Markers, Ultra-Fine
- Ruler or Tape Measure
Optional: - Top Drilled Freshwater Pearls or Gemstone Briolettes (for earring dangles)
- Sterling Silver Round Wire (gauge is determined by briolette or pearl hole size), approx. 2' per set of earrings
- Metal Hole Punch, 1.25 or 1.5mm
- Work Light
- Ear Plugs & Optivisors (if needed)
If you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AM, contact:  - Email your order to: jemco@jemcousa.com or call 800-995-3626.
Questions: rosajosies@yahoo.com
Website: www.rosaandjosies.net
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