{"product_id":"cuttlebone-casting-for-rings-with-stones-with-jennifer-stenhouse-october-31-2026","title":"Cuttlebone Casting for Rings with Stones with Jennifer Stenhouse, October 31, 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaturday, October 31, 2026 \u003cbr\u003e10:00 am - 1:00 pm PT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor: Jennifer Stenhouse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cuttlefish bone (or cuttlebone) has been used since ancient times as a mold for casting. It continues to be a popular mold material for creating distinctive textures in jewelry. The focus of this class will be 3-part cuttlebone molds to create rings with stone settings graced with unbroken cuttlefish patterns and no solder seams.  A variety of unique stone settings in cuttlebone will be demonstrated. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eStudents are encouraged to bring a variety of stones, cuttlebones, and scrap silver to create some cool rings! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntermediate Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\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\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSupply List for Students\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\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\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials for Cuttlebone casting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCuttlebones: These can be purchased from pet shops, bird suppliers, and some jewelry suppliers. I get my medium to large bones from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greatcompanions.com\/product\/cuttlebone?sku=20348-399\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreat Companions\u003c\/a\u003e online. We recommend having 3-6 cuttlebones on hand to choose from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal: Scrap sterling silver from your studio or buy an ounce of sterling casting grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStones: Cabochons and\/or faceted stones between 3-30mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElmer's Glue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap copper or brass sheet, 1\/4\"x2\" strips of 20-24ga\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom your local hardware store:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin iron binding wire (20-24g,)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDust Mask\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoarse sandpaper or 80 grit drywall sanding screen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSand, pumice rocks, solder bricks, or clay kitty litter to hold cuttlebones propped up securely while casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarving tools like an X-acto knife or dental tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorax (20 Mule Team is available from the grocery store on the laundry detergent aisle.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal and jewelry tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWire cutters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/chain-nose-pliers\/111911\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePair chain-nose pliers – 111911\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/soldering-tweezers-set-of-5\/115781\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTweezers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/category\/tools-and-equipment\/saw-blades-and-frames\/saw-frames#t=products\u0026amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;layout=card\u0026amp;numberOfResults=36\u0026amp;f:categoryfilter=%5BTools%20%26%20Equipment,Saw%20Blades%20%26%20Frames,Saw%20Frames%5D\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJeweler saw\u003c\/a\u003e \u0026amp;\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/searchresults#q=4%2F0%20saw%20blades\u0026amp;t=products\u0026amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;layout=card\u0026amp;numberOfResults=36\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e 4\/0 blades\u003c\/a\u003e \/ \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/searchresults#q=jewelers%20saw%20blades\u0026amp;t=products\u0026amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;layout=card\u0026amp;numberOfResults=36\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2\/0 blades\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting tools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/Carbon-Graphite-Stirring-Rod-14\/705120%20%0Ahttps:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/searchresults#q=jewelers%20saw%20blades\u0026amp;t=products\u0026amp;sort=relevancy\u0026amp;layout=card\u0026amp;numberOfResults=36\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStirring rod: quartz, carbon or graphite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/the-whip-fused-silica-crucible-and-pinch-tongs-set\/704221\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCrucible\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTorch for melting small amounts of metal (1640°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.riogrande.com\/product\/soft-charcoal-soldering-blocks\/502023gp\" style=\"color: #ff7a1e;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Soft charcoal block(s)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Little Metal Foxes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48389513117849,"sku":"20261031CFC","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/1672\/3097\/files\/PhotoRoom_20230828_191604.jpg?v=1693277901","url":"https:\/\/littlemetalfoxes.com\/products\/cuttlebone-casting-for-rings-with-stones-with-jennifer-stenhouse-october-31-2026","provider":"Little Metal Foxes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}