Shannon Bundschuh | : “Be As A Feather” An Intentional Statement Ring | Friday, January 27, 2023 | 9:00 am until 4:30 pm
$195.00
Click <HERE> for a short clip of Shannon’s ring
“Let me be as a feather. Strong with purpose, yet light at heart, able to bend. And tho I might become frayed, able to pull myself together again. ~ Anita Sams.
This is a quote that I find so very poignant in most aspects of life and resonates deeply within me when I read it.
I have created this ring style as a gentle reminder of these words for the wearer.
In fact, these words will be included in our piece as a scribed message on the backplate behind our focal stone as our secret reminder just before setting our stone in place, locking in its intention forever.
I am a lover of a handmade sizable statement ring.
I will wear them dressed down with a simple pair of jeans and white tee as well as dressed up to a fancy gala.
They not only look beautiful, but they are great conversation starters and a way to show off your artistic skill and style.
Join me as I teach the process of creating this meaningful statement piece.
***Note: If you aren’t a fan of large rings and would like to make yours a pendant, I am happy to show you that option in class as well***
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Description
Title of Class: “Be As A Feather” An Intentional Statement Ring
Date of Class: Friday, January 27, 2023
Time: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Level: intermediate, advanced
Type: Project
Class Fee: $195
Kit Fee: $105 (Erin will invoice you)
Kit includes
(1) 2” x 2” – 22 gauge Sterling Sheet, Dead Soft
3.5” Sterling Silver Double Half Round Wire
6” – 14 gauge Square Wire
Large Sterling Silver Feather Casting
Handouts
Sanding Cloth
Pro Polish Pad
Sheet Solder & Flux
Instructor will have the following for use in class
Soldering stations – torches, fuel, solder, platforms, quench bowls, towels
Table protection
Pickle
LOS patina
Baking Soda for neutralizer
Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water
Flex shaft & Drill Bits
A few extras of tools on student list
Instructor will have the following available for purchase in class
Student Supply List
MATERIALS
- Gemstone or Turquoise Cabochon of your choosing. The stone should not exceed 35mm in length and be on the narrow side (around 15mm-ish) to leave space for the feather casting. I suggest resting it on top of your hand to visualize if it will be a good size for your statement piece.
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Bezel Wire: Once you choose your cabochon, bring bezel wire that will complement your choice in both size and style. (*Length -> measure the circumference of your stone. Bring double or triple what you think you will need just in case you melt one or two. Height -> no more than one millimeter more than the height of your stone’s edge. If you have questions, feel free to email me!) It needs to be Fine Silver – 28-gauge. Feel free to choose plain, scalloped, serrated or gallery wire.
- Size 4 Low Dome Wire is being provided for your band, but if you want to bring your own decorative wire or even use a cast twig for the band, you may.
- Any castings or decorative elements to replace the feather if feathers aren’t really your thing. I get it. I want everyone’s piece to represent them and be something they will wear for many years to come!
REQUIRED TOOLS
- Pliers: Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, Flat/Half Round, (Ring Bending Pliers, Wrap and Tap or Bail making pliers)
- Ring Mandrel (a flat sided one if you have it)
- Charcoal Block – hard
- Flush Cutters
- Miter Jig
- Rawhide or Nylon mallet
- Steel Bench Block and rubber base
- Ball Peen, Chasing, or Planishing hammer
- Files Cut #2 – flat, half round
- Needle files
- Saw & Blades (2/0 or 3/0)
- Something to catch your silver dust in your lap while you saw so you can use it for texture on future pieces.
- Cut Lube or Blade Butter
- Digital Caliper
- Tweezers – for detail work and a pair for soldering
- Center Punch
- Ring Clamp
- Pumice Knife-edge wheel polisher, size medium and mandrels {Rio#332723 & Rio#333120}
- Bezel Rocker/Roller, Prong pusher, Burnisher
- Foam sanding pads (3M) – Fine, Superfine
- Sketchbook and/or pad of paper
- Pencil and Fine Point Sharpie
- Ruler
- Work light and extension cord
- Magnification if required
- Your makers mark stamp or other stamps to add to the back of your piece
Instructor Email Address: shanbun@cox.net
Instagram: @carry.a.torch
Website: www.carry-a-torch.com
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PRE-ORDER YOUR CLASS SUPPLIES TODAY!
Many of our students have asked us to help streamline the process of gathering their supplies and tools for classes, and we have come up with a way we think will work for you.
SJ Jewelry Supply in Phoenix is owned and operated by a wonderful family, headed by Mario Morales. His wife, Erika, and son, Steven, round out the staff, and they are excited to help make gathering your supplies easy and stress free. We guarantee they will make life easier for you! No kidding!
Here’s how it will work….
- Once you have determined what you will need for each class, send an email with your request for products and/or tools to SJ Jewelry Supply
- Go to our website, open the class description for each of the classes in which you are enrolled, scroll down to the section “Student Supplies,” cut and paste the items you want to purchase into an email to Mario.
- Here’s their email address mailto:info@sjjewelrysupply.com
- When they receive your email, they will send you a return email acknowledging receipt of your request
- In this email, they will instruct you about payment methods
- Once your order is filled, they will send you a second email with confirmation stating your order is complete
- Included in this email, they will give you instructions on how to pick up your orders upon arrival in Tucson
Sound easy? We think it’s going to help take the stress out of preparing for classes!
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