Raw Materials List // With Links

// STONES //

  • 1 Pair of matching cabochons, approx. 10x12mm (rose-cut gemstones and turquoise are what I have used in my examples)


// METAL //

  • Sterling Sheet, Dead Soft, 22 gauge (1) 2" x 2" sheet (Rio - 100122)

  • Sterling Sheet, Dead Soft, 22 gauge (1) 1" x .5" sheet (Rio - 100122)

  • Bezel wire - 28 gauge Fine Silver - Mine called for 3/32" in height but you will need the height that works with your stones. (Rio - 101001)

  • Round wire, 19 gauge, Dead Soft, approx. 10-13” (Rio - 100319)

  • Silver dust (Save your dust every time you saw!)

  • Additionally any tiny bits from sawing and curly bits that come from drilling holes to give a little larger texture on our pieces


// FINDINGS //

  • (2) Pre-made earwire (Rio - 924473)

  • (8) 5mm Jump rings (Rio - 925519)

Tiers For Ears // Metalsmithing Class

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// WELCOME //

  • Hello + Welcome!!
  • About Me
  • Studio Safety
  • Facebook Group Link

// BEFORE WE BEGIN //

  • Raw Materials List // With Links
  • Expendables List // With Links
  • Tools // With Links
  • PRINTABLE // Bench Reference Guide

PART 1 // GATHER MATERIALS

  • Materials Video
  • Class Samples
  • Student Work

PART 2 // BEZEL CUP CONSTRUCTION

  • Choosing Bezel Wire // Q+A
  • Bezel Cup Construction Instructions
  • Forming Bezels
  • Soldering Bezels Closed
  • Check Fitting + Prep Backplate
  • Solder Bezels to Backplate
  • Sawing Tips
  • Cut Out + File Cups

PART 3 // FUSING SILVER DUST

  • Fusing Silver Dust Instructions
  • Fusing Silver Dust
  • Check + Flatten Sheet
  • Clean Up + Knock Down Raised Areas

PART 4 // MEASURE + CUT SHAPES

  • Measure + Cut Shapes Instructions
  • Drawing Out Grid Lines + Shapes
  • Cutting Disks
  • Trim + File Tiers

PART 5 // DRILL HOLES + PREP PIECES

  • Drill Holes + Prep Pieces Instructions
  • Layout + Mark Holes
  • Flex Shaft Safety Info
  • Make Divots + Drill
  • Plan + Trim Jump Rings
  • Printable Conversion Guide // Drill Bit Chart

PART 6 // SOLDER + ASSEMBLE

  • Solder + Assemble Instructions
  • Solder Bezel Cup to Top Tier
  • Solder On Jump Rings
  • Earring Assembly

PART 7 // PATINA + FINISHING TECHNIQUES

  • Patina + Finishing Instructions
  • Patina Info + Q&A
  • Scrub-a-Dub!
  • Patina
  • Hand Finishing Option Info
  • Tumbler Option Info
  • Liver of Sulfur // Disposal

PART 8 // STONE SETTING

  • Setting Stones Instructions
  • Fitting Stones + Raising Up Option
  • Setting Stones + Finishing

// FINAL THOUGHTS + THANK YOUS //

  • What Now? // Ideas for moving forward.
  • Thank You! Thank You! THANK YOU!!
  • Coming Up...
  • IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS COMING UP
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