Metalsmithing : 102

Metalsmithing 102 with Special Guest Ciara Easterling!

Pre-Requisite : Metalsmithing 101 

So you have learned how to make a Sterling Silver Stacking Ring. Now lets add a cabachon stone!

Begin with measuring, cutting, filing your ring, then learn what types of base sheets and bezel cups : how and when do use them. Also learn how to set your first stone!

  Materials Included. 

 

**** If you are interested in purchasing Metalsmithing Materials for your own studio space please let me know  what equipment and the quantity of silver. ****

Below is the Pricing sheet and includes shipping. I will need payment ahead in full before ordering. : ) 

Proxxon Microflame Butane Torch $57

Sterling Round 14gauge Wire 1/2 Hard $36 per ft. 

Third Hand w/ Round Base. $11

Pliers Concave/Convex for shaping rings $14

Easy Sheet Solder 2"x2" $10 - basically the same price for Easy Easy, Medium, Hard 

Solder Pads - (what you solder on) - $11

Pickle Starter kit (pickle, copper tongs, pot) $52

Flux - 7ox - $8

Rubber and Steel bench block (for hammering) - $20

Steel Hoop Mandrel (for hammering rings to shape) - $25

Brass Head Mallet (For hammering) $22

If you'd like other gauges of round silver let me know and I can get you a base ft price. 14gauge is what we made our stacking rings out of. The thickest is 10gauge $20ft, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20/22 (common ear wire), 24, 26, 28, 30 (thinnest gauge available)

Also available for materials for the 102 Class

American Mined Mona Lisa Tuquoise Cab 6mm $8 each

SS Bezel Cups in 6mm size

Steel Burnisher, Bent $6

Steel Bezel Roller $5

If there are other materials you would like from Rio Grande let me know and I can bundle it into the shipping to keep the cost down.  Yay! So excited about this upcoming 102 class!