Recorded live on Saturday, October 26, 2024, 2:00 - 5:00 pm, PDT
Video access available until December 26, 2024
Instructor: Julia Lowther
This lovely ornament is more than just a light holder; it's a testament to your skill, creativity, and precision. Creating a pierced tea light allows you to practice techniques like piercing, stamp patterning, and forming that are all fundamental in the field of jewelry making. You will learn to use tabs and slots to create a precise cylinder with a securely attached round bottom. Demonstrations include laying out the blank, piercing/drilling/stamping decorative elements, shaping the cylinder and base, and attaching the handle.
A base pattern for the blank, with all the necessary tabs and slots, will be provided, along with several patterns for decorative piercing/drilling/stamping (including the pouncing fox!). You can then use the base pattern to develop your own personalized designs.
This project offers an opportunity for learners to apply their skills in a new context, resulting in a charming piece that illuminates their homes and showcases their craftsmanship and creativity.
No torch required.
Skill Level: All Levels
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All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.
You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class, the Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.
The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.
Supply List for Students
The links below will take you to RioGrande.com or other suppliers. To see prices for precious metal items, you need a free Rio Grande account. Students in the Rio for Schools program enjoy wholesale benefits for six months (instructor code = RFSLMF). This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.
Recommended Materials:
Recommended Tools:
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Texture, letter, or other stamps, ImpressArt (Use code LMF10 for a 10% discount!)
- Sharpie or other permanent marker – fine and ultra-fine points
- Scribe
- Steel ruler
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L-square ruler, Zona 37-434 Stainless Steel, 3" x 4"
- Dividers
- Bench pin
- Center punch
- Drill, Dremel, flex shaft, or hand drill. To use the spiral hand drill, you’ll also need a C-clamp to hold the metal steady.
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Small twist drill bit (size #73)
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Jeweler’s saw frame (4.5" throat)
- 4/0 sawblades
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Barrette needle file, cut #2
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Ring mandrel (round) OR this ring mandrel
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Deadblow mallet (30mm face)
- Wood forming swage block
- Parallel jaw pliers
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Forming pliers with nylon jaws, optional
- Circle template
