Hollow Forming: Jingle Bell with Jennifer Stenhouse, Dec. 6

Saturday, December 6, 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm, PDT

Let’s learn how to hollow form some bells! We will introduce cutting a pattern, stamping and forming techniques, forming blocks, hammers, and stamps. You will learn the tricks to a variety of methods that will allow you to form metal sheet into bell forms that create an enchanting sound.  We will demonstrate a wide variety of hammers and forming tools used to create traditional and non-traditional techniques for bell making.

Demonstrations will include using all of the dapping block and swage block grooves to form things like domes and curves.

Level: Beginner & Intermediate level

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

Use 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.

Recommended Materials:

• Sterling sheet, 24 gauge, 3" x 3”. 
• Sterling round wire, approximately 20g
• Optional - Sheets of copper and brass in 22-26g are available at local hardware stores. Nickel silver or gold-filled work, too. 

Remember, the smaller the bell, the thinner the gauge you will need. 

Dapping Tools and Stamps:

• Texture, letter, or other stamps, ImpressArt (Use code LMF10 for a 10% discount!)
• Wood dapping block and punches set
• Or steel dapping block and punches set

Ready for the advanced set?

• Basic forming block set, Amazon, $179
• Forming Set, Pepe Tools, $145-1400
• Forming set, Otto Frei, $195+