This workshop is designed for the hobbyist interested in making pebble jewelry without making a major investment in tools or materials. We will have fun making pebble jewelry using basic jewelry fabrication techniques, including soldering, using a jeweler’s saw, filing, and hammer forging using tools you can typically purchase at your local hobby or hardware store. Students will solder elements with a butane torch and create other designs using cold connections, such as tabs and rivets. It’s a great way to add a flash of copper or brass to your favorite small pebbles. You will leave with several completed projects, as well as a basic soldering setup (butane torch and soldering pad). A handy list of tools and materials will be provided for each project, giving you a low-cost way to keep creating at your kitchen table after you return home.

Good eyesight or magnification is needed for this class. All materials will be provided; the materials fee includes a butane torch and soldering pad. Sterling silver wire, brass sheet and wire, and copper sheet and wire will be available for purchase during the class.

Materials Fee: Approximately $75 - $100 payable directly to instructor

Required Tools

• Eye magnification, if needed to see small detail
• Students will need to wear close toe shoes
• A way to tie back longer hair
• Small old hand towel to dry your metal pieces
• Bibbed apron to protect your clothes
• Protective eye wear, typically used for welding, if so desired
• Dust mask if you are bothered by fine dust particles
• Fine black Sharpie pen
• Pen and paper for notetaking
• Dremel if you already have one

Optional Tools

• Tools will be provided, and sterling silver, brass and copper will be available for purchase at the time of class. Students are welcome to bring their own hand tools.