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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
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Learn how to apply and fire powdered glass (enamel) using sifting and painting techniques. Each student will understand using both opaque and translucent colors through layering methods. You will also have access to fusing millefiori beads and lusters to add a decorative surface. Everyone will make either a pair of earrings and/or a pendant during this workshop. No experience is needed and all materials are included.
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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Drive - Studio J
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Create your own freshwater cultured pearl bracelet with a sterling silver clasp! Students will learn the proper technique of pearl stringing and knotting using sterling french wire, diamond drill bits, and silk cord. You can also use this technique to repair any broken strands you might have. All materials are included.
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All Skill Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
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Intermediate to Advanced
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Studio 385-Studio J
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Developing connections is what a lot of jewelry making is all about! In this workshop you will learn ways of forming and soldering chains and links using sterling silver to create a bracelet. We will finish it all off with a handmade clasp to fit your design. Demonstrations on fabrication skills such as soldering, forming, and surface finishes will be covered.
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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
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Turn your signature into a sterling silver center-station nameplate necklace. Learn to draw then pierce (cut) out your own signature using a jeweler’s saw frame and sawblades on silver sheet. You will learn to achieve a mirror-finish and a satin-finish by hand (no polishing bits or drill needed). You’ll add the chain to complete your necklace. All materials are included!
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All Levels Welcome
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385 Tequesta Dr. – Studio J
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Make a sterling silver “Four Leaf Clover” center-station charm necklace. Learn to pierce (cut) out the clover (or other simple shape of your choice) with a jeweler’s saw frame and sawblades using sterling silver sheet. Learn techniques to file, sand, and polish to a professional mirror-finish by hand (no equip. needed). We will attach the chain to complete. All materials are included!