Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Process
Prerequisite: No Prerequisites

I have long been a fan of the work of the fabulous Alexander Calder (if you don't know his work, get your google on!) This beautiful strap setting was inspired by Calder's amazing jewelry pieces. My strap prongs are the perfect setting to show off a chunky crystal cabochon or a twinkling drusy. The wider bands of are reminiscent of vintage luggage straps and give this piece an edgy, almost-industrial feel...so chic! Bring your metal stamps and stamp your pendant, or I'll show you some other ways to texture your piece. But that's not all...

In addition to the pendant, you'll learn how to make a gorgeous soldered chain. Each link is textured with a different pattern, giving this chain an interesting boho feel. I'll be bringing my dies for you to use in this process...you're going to love making this chain! You'll also learn how to make a matching, gloriously large, patterned hook. Students will be able to string their necklaces, as time allows. I'll be covering texturing, metal stamping, filing, forging, annealing, hardening, finishing and bead stringing. I'll be showing silver soldering (including pic soldering), pickle and patina, in this class. If you've never done silver soldering, this workshop is a great introduction to that skill.

I'll have some stones, in class, for sale. Please bring a stone of your liking, large or small. Drusy or chunky crystal stones work best; see photos. Please email me with questions: mocknet@sbcglobal.net

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

• $25.00 includes:
• Sterling crimp tubes
• Stringing wire
• Crimp plier
• Silver solder
• Flux
• Baking soda
• Soldering blocks
• Soldering picks
• Tweezers
• Trays
• Pliers
• Pickle and pickle pot
• Tongs
• 0000 steel wool
• Torches
• Fuel
• Patina
• Gloves
• Bezel pusher/burnisher
• Safety glasses
• Paper towels
• Texture hammers and tools
• Dies
• Dead blow hammers
• Use of other tools and supplies

Student should bring:

• 14 gauge, dead soft, round sterling silver wire; at least 5 feet
• Chain nose jewelry pliers
• Flush cutters (wire snips) (Click here)
• Flat-nose pliers with nylon jaws
• Wrap-n-Tap forming pliers, large size (Click here)
• Jewelry hammer, rounded face; chasing or planishing
• Deadblow hammer or rawhide mallet
• Steel bench block
• Bench pillow (or hand towel) for use under bench block
• Metal file (#0 and/or #2) (Click here)
• Foam sanding block, fine grit
• Scribe or fine point Sharpie
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Battery operated work light (required)

Optional:

• Extra stones: chunky drusy or crystal stones work best
• 22 and/or 24 gauge wire for dangle embellishment; a foot or two
• Beads for stringing; 4 or 5mm, see photos
• Beads for dangle; see photos
• Note: Please order sterling in advance. I recommend Thunderbird Supply Co. online. (Click here)
• Metal stamps
• Ear plugs

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: mocknet@sbcglobal.net
Website: derynmentock.net