1) Hand Towel (old terry hand towel is good, two are better! Washcloth is too small)
2) Cookie Sheet (a cheapie rectangular non-stick is best) *If you forget yours - stop by a store on your way and get one - I will not have extras and you cannot solder without one*
3) Work Surface (just something to cover and protect your table from messes and burns! 10x12 or larger )
4) Scissors
5) Pencil or Pen
6) Small jewelers metal block or other heavy square object for propping or 3rd hand (*only if you have it already*)
7) Pliers:
1 Bent Nose (important for jump rings - the metal tip bends)
1 Flat-Nose or Chain Nose (The metal tip is square-cut, preferably with teeth)
** Home Depot has a $10 Red-Handled set of 6 pliers that are good - Bent Nose not included**
1 Round Nose (for twisting wire)
1 Wire Cutters (one of your other pliers may have a wire-cutter on it already - optional, if you don't have it, don't buy it)
8) Miscellaneous Found/Dimensional Objects such as a chandelier crystals, heart-shaped stones, broken rhinestone jewelry, marbles, broken china, ribbon, etc.
9) Images and ephemera to use in creating artwork to put between the glass (DO NOT bring glossy images). Just fill a small shoe box with miscellaneous papers and images (as well as found objects-see below) - be sure to include sepia/neutral tones as well as colors. Papers with texture are good, too.
10) Paintbrush and favorite paints, stamps and stamp pads, chalks, crayons, charcoal, inks and other artistic materials you like to use in collage. I will have some to share, too.
11) Heat gun (if you have one).
12) Chain to use in constructing your necklace (old necklace chain in assorted patterns is fun to use - about 2 feet). Sterling silver or faux metal - whatever you prefer. Bring beads and wire if you prefer that.