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Sterling Silver 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant
Summary:
Make a 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant out of Sterling Silver. Go from sheet silver to a completed pendant. Form, shape, & hand-finish pendants in class. Taught by professional jewelers.
Description:
Learn to start with a flat sheet of sterling silver and work through to a finished 3-Dimensional Moon or Planetoid pendant. Discover forming, shaping, and finishing silver without using fire (making it a good option for home studios). Some of the equipment you will learn includes disc-cutters, dapping tools, shaping pliers, finishing materials, and basic equipment for installing bails. This is a professional project that can be completed in basic/beginner home studio. Whether you intend to simply make a one-of-a-kind keepsake or develop a skill to use at home, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about silver working. Marc is a classically trained professional bench jeweler and Robert is a part-time home studio jeweler. No previous skill is necessary, and we are happy to work with everyone at their skill level throughout the course.
Sterling Silver 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant
Summary:
Make a 3-Dimensional Moon/Planetoid Pendant out of sterling silver. Go from sheet silver to a completed pendant. Form, shape, & hand-finish pendants in class. Taught by professional jewelers.
Description:
Learn to start with a flat sheet of sterling silver and work through to a finished 3-Dimensional Moon or Planetoid pendant. Discover forming, shaping, and finishing silver without using fire (making it a good option for home studios). Some of the equipment you will learn includes disc-cutters, dapping tools, shaping pliers, finishing materials, and basic equipment for installing bails. This is a professional project that can be completed in basic/beginner home studio. Whether you intend to simply make a one-of-a-kind keepsake or develop a skill to use at home, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about silver working. Marc is a classically trained professional bench jeweler and Robert is a part-time home studio jeweler. No previous skill is necessary, and we are happy to work with everyone at their skill level throughout the course.
Sterling Silver Hammer Patterned Ring Utilizing Traditional Goldsmithing Techniques
Summary:
Make your own Sterling Silver Hammer Patterned Ring using traditional goldsmithing techniques. Practice hammer texturing & proper use of polishing papers in-class. Taught by professional jewelers.
Description:
Journey from a plain Sterling Silver band to your own Hammer Patterned Ring. This is a basic hands-on course in the goldsmithing techniques of hammer texturing and the use of polishing papers. Learn about the array of patterns and patterning hammers (and how jewelers make custom patterning hammers). A discussion of how jewelers create band rings, and where you can source rings for texturing will be included. This is a unique opportunity to learn goldsmithing and silver working from two jewelers. Marc is a classically trained professional bench jeweler and goldsmith. Robert is a part-time home studio jeweler. Flat band rings will be pre-fabricated ahead of time to give you ample time to complete your ring. No previous skill is necessary.