This class is an introduction to making bezels. The above image gives you some ideas of what can be done with bezels. In this class we will make a pendant or a pair of earrings using round or oval stones. You can also set a stone in a bracelet component. So sorry, we won’t be working with cuffs or rings in this class.

Pre-requisite: Basic fabrication and basic soldering skills.

What to bring to class:

• An apron
• Ultra-fine Sharpie
• 2 feet each of hard, medium and easy wire solder
• Sheet metal for your project. (22g is often good for earrings, 20 or 22g for pendants)
• Round or oval cabochons
• 26 g bezel wire in the width to match your stones

PLEASE WEAR CLOSE TOED SHOES TO CLASS.

Available for purchase in class:

• Selection of stones
• Bezel wire in various dimensions
• Hard, medium and easy wire solder
• Copper/silver sheet metal; contact us 2 wks prior to class to ensure we have available
• Jumbo Maxi Flame Torch (great for use in the home, apartments, etc.)
• Other soldering supplies such as pickle, flux, soldering picks, etc.

Please don’t bring other tools to class. I will have everything you need.