Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1 or equivalent
 
Participants will build on skills learned in Metalsmithing 1 and enhance their jewelry making abilities by learning how to make a 5-6 cabochon stone bracelet with a handmade toggle clasp and charm, followed by a textured ring band with a cabochon stone. Detailed written instructions will be provided. 
 
TECHNIQUES COVERED INCLUDE: 
Making multiple pieces at the same time
Making jump rings from scratch
Working with tubing
Fabricating toggle-style end clasps
Setting up your work for multiple solders at once
Keeping track of multiple components
Uniformity in setting multiple stones with modern professional finishing techniques
Fabricating a ring band, attaching a bezel, & setting the stone
Using a vibratory tumbler 
 
You are responsible for purchasing your materials and bringing them with you to the first day of class. We have a small selection of cabochons to choose from for your bracelet and ring. Cabochons should be no smaller than a dime (18mm) and no larger than a 30x40mm oval. 

MATERIAL & TOOL LIST
5-7 Cabochons, flat bottoms, nickel to quarter sized, any shape, no sharp corners, all same height! (bracelet)
1 Cabochon, flat bottom, not faceted, no smaller than a dime, no sharp corners
Bezel wire: 2 feet or more plain 26ga Fine Silver bezel, dead soft, for all cabs (height must match stones: need 1mm above girdle line on stone for proper fit, ring might need a different height of bezel) we will check them all first morning
2 feet Sterling Silver Round Wire, 16ga, dead soft
8" Argentium round wire, 14ga, dead soft
3" of Sterling Silver Heavy-Wall Tubing, 3.0mm outer diameter  (usually sold in 1 ft lengths)
2x6" Sterling Silver sheet, 20 gauge, dead soft (if you get larger stones, you might want a 3x6)
6" of Sterling Silver Rectangle Wire, 4x1.63mm, dead soft
H, E, M, XE silver wire solder, 22 ga; you will need 2 feet of Medium for this workshop
Center punch/Scribe
Jeweler’s saw frame (4 or 5-inch)
Dozen 2/0 jeweler’s saw blades
Nylon-head mallet, 5 oz. 
Jeweler’s ruler (6-inch)
14 mm looping pliers (also called wrap n tap pliers, made by Eurotool)
1 each flat nose, round nose, and chain nose pliers (available in set)
Flushcut Wire Cutters 
Half-round Habilis file, cut #00
Half-round round needle file and round needle file, cut 0 (or get the set here)
1 black abrasive cylinder (Dedeco makes these, 15/16"L x 1/2" dia.) and 1 mandrel for abrasive cylinder
Bezel roller (not a burnisher)
Safety glasses
Beeswax/Saw blade lube (BurLife)
N95, KN95 or P95 face mask
Steel brush**
Dedeco Silicone Polishing Wheel Assortment and 1/6" screw mandrels
2 each: 1" medium felt wheel and mandrels.
OPTIONAL
Flat Nose Pliers with Nylon Jaws
Brass texture plate (pattern for ring band)
Apron
Ring sizer set (metal or plastic)
Fine Tip Sharpie marker
1-inch wide painter's tape or masking tape
whiteout with brush
Old tea towel  or t-shirt for polishing on
Piece of soft leather or suede (approx 4x6)
1 ¾" T-Pins
Small container for silver scraps
1 pair close-fitting disposable gloves for polishing (nitrile or latex)
 
30 Contact Hours  |  Studio Fee included in tuition ($25 value)