Hollow Beads, Nov 5
Learn to pattern, form and solder hollow sterling beads
Service Description
You've seen these beautiful beads before throughout history...gorgeous hollow beads, all hand formed and soldered, strung on long or short chains. Many cultures have crafted hollow beads from Asia and the far east to here in the USA in the Southwest. Depending on the shape, they can be round, saucer, or pillow, or barrel shaped - we'll be learning the skills of creating domed shapes using the dapping tools, disc cutters, Foredom Flexshaft, and then putting the beads together to create hollow forms. Beads are a bit tricky to get 'just right' because your work has to stay lined up while you're soldering ! Be prepared to dive right in! There's a lot to cover! Please bring your torch, butane fuel, 3M polishing cloths, flux and medium solder. There is no kit, but you can purchase what you need at the store if you don't have it. Bring your silver or copper sheet (22ga or 24ga) plus solder and any drill or burs you have. PREREQUISITE: Silver Smithing 3 and experience with a Foredom or other rotary tool.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are inevitable and we will do our best to work with you, but since our class sizes are so small, we need as much advance notice as possible. Cancellations more than 30 days in advance can be refunded, rescheduled or credited. Cancellations between 30 days and 10 days of class will be given store credit or rescheduled. Cancellations with less than10 days advance notice - no refund. If cancelling with no refund, students can use the RETAKE code to sign up for a future class at half price
Contact Details
13019 Ridgedale Drive, Hopkins, MN, USA
952-595-8338
bradanderson@vgems.net
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