▪ Cold Connections Class ▪
Tubing, Capping & Riveting
With your own handmade bead caps and rivets, you can add a whole new dimension to your jewelry designs. In this fun, fast-paced workshop you’ll create your own unique bead caps and learn to how to cap and core lampwork beads. Then, we’ll take some of the mystery out of riveting as you learn different methods for cold-connecting metal.
Recommended tools to bring to the workshop:
- Files – large and needle, various sizes
- Sandpaper (medium to fine grit)
- Jeweler’s saw and blade (blade size determined by metals selected - 2/0 is a good all-purpose blade size)
- Hammer – ball pein or riveting
- Bench vise
- Anvil or bench block
- Punches or other hard flared tool >
- Sharpie® or other indelible pen
- Ruler
- Calipers, Brown and Sharp wire gauge, or other measuring device
- Center hole punch set
- Universal eyelet setter (such as found in the scrapbooking section of Jo-Ann stores)
- Drill and metal drill bit
- Ring clamp (or other holding device)
- Ear protection
Some tools will be available to borrow; however, I highly recommend bringing your own tools if you have them. I typically have quality tools available for purchase.
A separate materials fee will include the necessary supplies to complete all class projects. A variety of supplies will also be available for purchase. And, of course, you may bring your own. You'll also take home a complete written tutorial.
"I had such a great time in this class.....totally fun!"
