Prerequisite: Metalsmithing 1
 
Elevate your metalsmithing skills with Metals 2: Cuffs! In this workshop, participants will learn how to create their own textured tension cuff with three interchangeable bezel-set center stones.

TECHNIQUES COVERED INCLUDE: 
Making multiple pieces at the same time
Making jump rings from scratch
Custom sizing a cuff bracelet for the best fit
Setting up your work for multiple solders at once
Keeping track of multiple components
Shaping and work-hardening techniques
Uniformity in setting multiple stones with modern professional finishing techniques
Using a vibratory tumbler 

You are responsible for purchasing your materials and bringing them with you to the first day of class. We have a small selection of cabochons to choose from for your bracelet. Cabochons should be around 20 - 25 mm wide or around nickel to quarter-size.
 
MATERIAL & TOOL LIST
3 or more Cabochons - flat bottoms, nickel to quarter sized, any shape, no pointed corners
1 foot or more plain 26 ga Fine Silver bezel, dead soft, for all cabs - height must match stones: need 1mm above girdle line on stone for proper fit (Rio Grande #101003, #104030, and/or #101078)
1 foot Sterling Silver Round Wire, 16 ga, dead soft (Rio Grande #100316)
2 x 3 piece of Sterling Silver sheet, 20 gauge, dead soft - if you get larger stones, you might want a 3 x 3” sheet (Rio Grande #100458)
1 foot of Sterling Silver Rectangle Wire, 5 x 1.5 mm, dead soft (Rio Grande #100554)
Hard, Easy, Extra Easy silver wire solder, 22 ga; bring what you have leftover from Metals 1
1 foot of Medium silver wire solder; this is in addition to what you have from Metals 1 (Rio Grande #101710)
Dozen 2/0 jeweler’s saw blades (Rio Grande #110306)
Forming pliers with nylon jaws; also called bracelet forming pliers (Rio Grande #111613)
Safety glasses
Beeswax/Saw blade lube (BurLife)
N95, KN95 or P95 face mask
Steel brush; bring what you have from Metals 1
Dedeco Silicone Polishing Wheel Assortment and 1/6 screw mandrels; bring what you have from Metals 1
2 each: 1" medium felt wheel and mandrels; bring what you have from Metals 1

OPTIONAL
Center punch/Scribe (Rio Grande #118117)
Jeweler’s saw frame (4 or 5-inch) (Rio Grande #110042 or #110124)
Nylon-head mallet, 5 oz.  
Jeweler’s ruler (6-inch) (Otto Frei #135.511)
1 each flat nose, round nose, and chain nose pliers (available in set) (Rio Grande #111813 or Otto Frei #146.657)
Flush cutting Wire Cutters (Rio Grande #111260 or #111290)
Half-round Habilis file, cut #00 (Otto Frei #133.822)
Half-round round needle file and round needle file, cut 0 (Rio Grande #114258)
Bezel roller (not a burnisher) (Rio Grande #113079)
Parallel-action pliers with nylon jaws (Rio Grande #111370)
Brass texture plate (pattern for cuff)
Apron
Fine Tip Sharpie marker
1-inch wide painters tape or masking tape
Whiteout
Old tea towel  or t-shirt for polishing on
Piece of soft leather or suede (approx 4x6)
1 ¾" T-Pins
Small container for silver scraps
1 pair close-fitting disposable gloves for polishing (nitrile or latex)
 
24 Contact Hours  |  Studio Fee included in tuition