Although there are a number of manufactured pinbacks that can be applied to a pin, a handmade one is really the nicest. And that is what you will learn to make in this class, along with a tabbed bezel. If you are more advanced, and move right through your bezel without a hitch, then you might want to add wire to the pin as an embellishment. Otherwise, I recommend shooting for making a great bezel and a pinback.

Pre-requisites: Basic fabrication and soldering.

What to bring to class:

• 22 g sheet metal for the platform of the pin.
  

• A stone with rounded corners (not too large as to avoid making a heavy pin).
  

• Optional for more advanced students: 2x1 mm wire for embellishment
  

• 24 g fine silver sheet metal for the bezel. This will make a lovely bezel that is heavy enough to withstand some sanding; it is also heavy enough for tabs; I recommend against using sterling silver for bezels. Use your judgment in how much to get – you may want some in your stock for other bezels. You will be getting the sheet metal in 6” widths.
  

• Hard, medium and easy solder.
  

• 18 g square wire (small amount available in class for sale)
  

• 1.8 mm OD tubing (small amount available in class for sale)
  

• Stainless steel spring back wire (available for sale in class)

• Ultra-fine Sharpie with your name on it

PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOED SHOES TO CLASS; IF YOU HAVE LONG HAIR, PLEASE BRING CLIPS TO TIE YOUR HAIR BACK.

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