Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1
 
Come join us for 2 days of creative chain making fun. You will learn how to make a bracelet or necklace length free-form chain comprised of links made from sterling silver wire and scraps or strips of sterling silver, (copper wire or brass wire can also be used) and a clasp to go with it.  There will be time to experiment with various types of links. Bring out your inner artist with this kind of unconventional chain. 
 
MATERIAL & TOOL LIST
Please bring your metalsmithing toolbox including the following:
6x3" Sterling silver sheet, 20ga (dead soft)
18ga Sterling silver round wire, dead soft, at least 5 feet
Jeweler's saw frame and 2/0 blades, plus beeswax or synthetic lube
Pliers:  Round, chain nose, flat, half round, and 1 pair with Teflon/nylon jaws (if you have them) 
Digital ruler/calipers 
Rawhide mallet 
File set, regular and mini sizes 
A sheet of 220 or 240 grit sandpaper
Shears (Joyce Chen or similar) and nippers/flush cutters 
Scribe 
Coarse sanding discs (Moore’s snap-on) and snap-on mandrel 
Centering punch (a sharpened nail will work) 
Sharpie 
Safety glasses
Particulate respirator (P95 or N95 or better)
OPTIONAL
Additional scrap Sterling Silver sheet, 20ga (bring what you have on hand to explore more options as time allows)
16ga Sterling silver round wire, dead soft, 5ft
 
8 Contact Hours