{"product_id":"chime-ball-charm-with-julia-lowther-december-12-2026","title":"Chime Ball Charm with Julia Lowther, December 12, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSaturday, December 12, 2026\u003cbr\u003e12:00 - 4:00 pm PT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInstructor: Julia Lowther\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLearn the secrets of the harmony ball’s resonant chime! Wear your harmony ball to carry the sound of wind chimes in the breeze wherever you go and help you feel in balance with your world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChime balls are also referred to as angel callers, pregnancy balls, Druid balls, Mexican bolas, and Bali harmony balls. They are similar to the larger Chinese Baoding balls. Here at Little Metal Foxes HQ, we like to believe these mystical, magical, objet d’art originated from the loins of unicorns, and proudly rang across the Fae lands!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegardless of where they originated, Julia will take you step-by-step on a magical journey to uncover the secret of the “chime”, demystify closed hollow form construction, and help you create your own heirloom sterling silver chime ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate Jewelry\/Metals and ability to solder independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou will have access to for 60 days after the class. The handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/account\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\"\u003eMy Courses\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuggested Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-6-sheet-12-hard-brushed-finish\/100999GP\/?code=100598\" title=\"24ga sterling sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e24 ga sterling silver sheet 3\" x 3\"\u003c\/a\u003e (outer shell)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/jewelers-brass-6-x-12-sheet-dead-soft\/130116GP\/?code=130124\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e24 ga brass sheet, 3\" x 3\" \u003c\/a\u003e (inner shell)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/jewelers-brass-square-wire-12-hard\/130464GP\/?code=130464\" title=\"Brass wire\"\u003e12 ga brass wire, 3\"\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOR \u003c\/strong\u003esection of steel wire coat hanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-round-wire-dead-soft\/100304GP\/?code=100318\" title=\"Sterling wire\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e18 ga sterling silver wire, 3\"\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-seamless-heavy-wall-tubing-hard\/100425GP\/?code=100432\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e7-8mm diam. sterling tubing, 1\/2\"\u003c\/a\u003e (optional, for bail)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/SilverPasteSolderSyringe750Hard1dwt\/103104?gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCDxtfgcmlFdQuEqLCb2AiNbDixW8Fi635vyJwgsCV0LmvzC-ojS63BoC5MIQAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHARD silver paste solder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/SilverPasteSolderSyringe750Hard1dwt\/103104?gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCDxtfgcmlFdQuEqLCb2AiNbDixW8Fi635vyJwgsCV0LmvzC-ojS63BoC5MIQAvD_BwE\u0026amp;gclsrc=aw.ds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEASY silver paste solder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder 3\" each: \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Silver-Wire-Solder-20-Ga-Easy\/101100\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEasy - 101100\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Silver-Wire-Solder-20-Ga-Medium\/101703\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMed - 101703\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Silver-Wire-Solder-20-Ga-Hard\/101704\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHard - 101704\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/Ottoflux-Paste-Flux\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOttoflux paste flux - fluoride-free\u003c\/a\u003e (Ottofrei.com)\u003cbr\u003e(Ottoflux, Superior #6, Grifflux #1, and Dandix are all the same. Rio Grande does not carry a fluoride-free paste flux)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTools recommended to cut discs, dome metal, and solder metal domes together:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/swanstrom-round-disc-cutter-set\/112509GP\/?code=112509\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDisc cutter set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/brass-head-mallet-2-lb\/112138GP\/?code=112138\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrass mallet\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/durston-steel-21-piece-dapping-punch-set-with-block\/112891GP\/?code=112891\" title=\"Dapping punch and block set\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDapping block and dapping punch set\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/Value-Line-Slide-Locking-Solitaire-Holding-Tweezers\" title=\"Solitaire holding tweezers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolitaire holding tweezers\u003c\/a\u003e (Otto Frei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/laser-gold-saw-blades-pkg12\/110313GP\/?code=110306\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\/0 jewelers saw blades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBasic Tools you should have at your bench:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorch and fuel (both these torches use disposable 1lb propane tanks; most insurance allows this size inside the home)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Bernzomatic-TS3500KC-Multi-Use-Torch-Kit-361479\/300870607\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBernzomatic Propane Torch - Home Depot (includes built-in lighter\/sparker)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eOR \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/EZ-Torch-Kits-with-Regulators-3-Tips-and-Hose\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrca EZ Torch - 114.250 (for disposable tanks) (Otto Frei)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSparker or \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ottofrei.com\/Shurlite-Flat-File-Torch-Lighter\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTorch lighter - 114.205 (Otto Frei)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Solderite-Pad-Soft-6-x-6-x-34\/502064\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolderite pad 6\"x6\" - 502064\u003c\/a\u003e or other fireproof soldering surface (fire brick or scrap of cement board, i.e.  Hardie backer cement board)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Rio-Pickle-for-Non-Ferrous-Metals-3-lbs\/5010233\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePickle - 5010233\u003c\/a\u003e - OR sodium bisulfate for pools from the hardware store\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/economy-light-duty-pickle-pot\/501021\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePickle pot - 501021\u003c\/a\u003e - OR small crockpot; OR glass jar + PLASTIC lid + mug warmer \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/heavy-duty-bent-copper-tongs\/501017\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCopper tongs - 501017\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/non-contaminating-flux-brush\/115141\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlux brush - 115141\u003c\/a\u003e OR small cheap paintbrush with natural bristles (size 4 is good)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder pick. This can be made from a length of wire coat hanger (pointed on one end with a flat spiral handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/blue-heron-aa-stainless-precision-pattern-tweezers\/115018\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTweezers (for solder placement) - 115018\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/german-adjustable-jewelers-2-1-4-saw-frame\/110039\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJewelers saw frame (2.25\" throat) -110039\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Laser-Gold-40-Saw-Blade-Pkg12\/110304\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4\/0 jewelers saw blades (pkg\/12) - 110304\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/bench-pin-and-anvil\/110014\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBench pin \u0026amp; anvil - 110014\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/stainless-steel-straight-cross-lock-tweezers-with-fiber-grip-handles\/115051\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCross-lock tweezers - 115051\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/german-dividers-with-replaceable-tips\/116224\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDividers - 116224\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/deluxe-sliding-pocket-size-gauge\/116075\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrass sliding gauge - 116075\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/four-jaw-pin-vise\/113146\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePin vise - 113146\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/del-rey-center-punch\/118117\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCenter punch - 118117\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/chasing-hammer\/112225\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChasing hammer - 112225\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eOR small \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/ball-peen-hammer-4-oz-head\/119333\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eball pein hammer - 119333\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/french-watch-making-hammer\/112087\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRiveting hammer - 112087\u003c\/a\u003e (optional, if you have a chasing hammer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/flat-and-half-round-forming-pliers\/111180\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlat\/half round forming pliers - 111180\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/chain-nose-pliers\/111911\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChain-nose pliers - 111911\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/flat-nose-pliers\/111912\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlat-nose pliers - 111912\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/round-nose-pliers\/111913\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRound-nose pliers - 111913\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/slim-bevel-side-cutters\/111931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSide cutters - 111931\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/durston-hardened-ring-mandrel-16\/112575\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRing mandrel - 112575\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/parallel-jaw-ring-clamp\/113969\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRing clamp - 113969\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/peddinghaus-nylon-head-mallet\/112013\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNylon mallet - 112013\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/steel-ruler-with-depth-gauge\/116493\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMetal ruler - 116493\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/glardon-vallorbe-precision-flat-hand-file-swiss-cut-2\/114925\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFlat hand file (#2 cut is good, get a handle as well) - 114925\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/glardon-vallorbe-precision-half-round-ring-hand-file-swiss-cut-2\/114931\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHalf-round hand file (#2 cut is good, get a handle as well) - 114931\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Friedrich-Dick-Needle-File-Set-Cut-2-Set-of-6\/114797\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSet 6 needle files (cut #2) - 114797\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/39FHcjC\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoyce Chen shears (Amazon)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmery board or \u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2NgQwmp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esapphire nail file (Amazon)\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandpaper (800, 600, 400, 220 grits) + popsicle sticks + masking tape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shoeboxstudio.com\/2014\/01\/01\/custom-sanding-sticks\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSanding sticks (DIY)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/10x-triplet-hexagon-loupe\/113780\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoupe - 113780\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sterling-silver-round-wire-12-ga-dead-soft\/100312\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePatina - Liver of Sulfur gel - 331033\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/sunshine-cloth-single-pack\/337039\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePolishing cloth - 337039\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Metal Foxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67741289119897,"sku":"20261206CHB","price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1672\/3097\/files\/PXL_20250517_052727039.jpg?v=1763158342","url":"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/products\/chime-ball-charm-with-julia-lowther-december-12-2026","provider":"Little Metal Foxes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}