Stud Earrings with Alex Boyd
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Date: Saturday, May 25, 2019 Time: 9 am to 5 pm Cost: $145 BoMA members $195 for non-members Materials kit: $60 Location: Boulder Metalsmithing Association 4919 Broadway St, Unit 15 Boulder, CO 80304 |
CLASS DESCRIPTION
In this class students will learn how to fabricate stud earrings with gold bezels and silver borders using faceted stones. Soldering gold to silver, carving a seat for a stone, post hardening, stone setting and oxidation will be covered as well as many other tips and tricks.
PREREQUISITES
Intermediate fabrication skills including sawing, filing and soldering are necessary.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING
MATERIALS KIT $60 (Supplied by Instructor)*
CANCELLATION POLICY
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students must be over 18 and will be required to sign a waiver
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW SOLD OUT!
In this class students will learn how to fabricate stud earrings with gold bezels and silver borders using faceted stones. Soldering gold to silver, carving a seat for a stone, post hardening, stone setting and oxidation will be covered as well as many other tips and tricks.
PREREQUISITES
Intermediate fabrication skills including sawing, filing and soldering are necessary.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
When Alex Boyd was a young boy he stole an enchanted ring from a powerful bruja. That night his slumber was disturbed by a tapping at his window. When he slid the window open a huge raven rushed in, flew around the room and perched on his bookshelf. "I know what you have taken from me," the raven cawed. "I don't know what your talking about," Alex lied, hiding his bejeweled finger behind his back. "No matter. It is your problem now. The wearer of that ring is indentured to create more talismans of power, either for 1000 years or until he makes something so sublime, so perfect, so beautiful that the spell is broken and he is freed." "1000 years it is," Alex said as he thrust the raven out the window and slammed it shut behind her. He has been making jewelry ever since.
STUDENTS NEED TO BRING
- jeweler's saw
- various pliers (chain nose, round, flat)
- hand and needle files
- sanding sticks
- a bezel roller
- a bezel pusher
- round faceted stone 6mm or smaller (optional)
- All your favorite tools you can carry comfortably to class
- $50 cash or a check made out to Alex for the materials kit
MATERIALS KIT $60 (Supplied by Instructor)*
- The kit fee is $60 + stones. Stones will be available for purchase but students are welcome to bring their own round faceted stones 6mm or smaller.
CANCELLATION POLICY
- You may cancel up to 14 days prior to the start of the class and receive a full refund, less $25 processing.
- Cancellations occurring less than 14 days prior to the start date will not be refunded.
- Registration is not transferrable. Students may not sell their seat.
- In the event we have to cancel a class, you will be notified prior to the start date and will be issued a full refund.
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 10
Students must be over 18 and will be required to sign a waiver
REGISTRATION OPEN NOW SOLD OUT!
