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Wire Hearts

Rochelle Gaukel
9:00 - 4:30
Thur Aug 15

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$ 185  

In this class we will be forming with wire a variety of different heart shapes and sizes using different metals. You will leave this class with a handful of pretty necklaces and a bracelet. This is a good technique learning class giving you a peek into the art of metal smithing wire.

Materials Fee $30 paid at beginning of class includes:

Wire (you will be getting German silver wire, brass wire, copper wire) - all in different gauges depending on project), necklace chain, bracelet chain, leather for necklace, fire polished beads, charms, patina. Use of fire bricks..

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

Cookie sheet for your solder station
Soldering iron (WELLER 100 WATT/Model W100PG) - https://www.nwartglass.com/product/weller-w100pg-heavy-duty-soldering-iron-with-ct6f7-tip-700-degree-tip-100-watt/
Soldering iron stand - https://www.amazon.com/Studio-Pro-Soldering-Iron-Stand/dp/B004BNBQV4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_mod_primary_new?crid=2H6V7WE0NFWL8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Wid_3t99MnWMssi5J0Ga34lQZSgBK4qNRMq4VVx8Rlb6qHzLANs0YitZSTDLS9wAVlsKl3ksGz_HGLiOqzlStuxY1aznWoTI4k25im1mW4eHQGx6RpbWZJ8anb3sX2qI5NDjLp0t66-mvBruQlMt1RBWcO8pIE8KI_AdPoFqlEAx832KijwOFIjhA6o4gSG1HattrMB5qTGpqAPAYOQB1A.G_IZ1xtjKVqRb4Fe8BxmV4PjNfkwTZdqFqy1xgX_2Cw&dib_tag=se&keywords=studio+pro+soldering+iron+stand&qid=1707886401&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=studio+pro+%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1
Spool of lead-free solder - https://www.nwartglass.com/product/tournaline-solder-lead-free/
Flux - https://www.grainger.com/product/HARRIS-Water-Soluble-Lead-Free-Flux-1UYJ9
Bench Block - https://www.riogrande.com/product/premium-steel-bench-blocks/115315GP/?code=115315
Bench Block Pad - https://www.riogrande.com/product/suede-metalforming-sandbag-10-dia/112040GP/?code=112040
Ball Peen Hammer - https://www.riogrande.com/product/ball-peen-hammer-4-oz/119333GP/?code=119333
Flush Cutters - https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0CQK2TB9R/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aaxitk=0f082ee5a8c675b27361870cd4e39a8f&hsa_cr_id=0&qid=1707886914&sr=1-1-3c6b3b04-89d4-46ee-857c-1e2f0de6a70e&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_scm_asin_0_img&pd_rd_w=JsEAu&content-id=amzn1.sym.4870a952-0dfa-4beb-9d2a-7a52537f019d%3Aamzn1.sym.4870a952-0dfa-4beb-9d2a-7a52537f019d&pf_rd_p=4870a952-0dfa-4beb-9d2a-7a52537f019d&pf_rd_r=MFGZG04ZMGFHMM1QWHWC&pd_rd_wg=eA0BV&pd_rd_r=c527b72f-296f-49ba-9fd8-03e15bd70d74
Sal Ammoniac block - https://www.amazon.com/Large-Sal-Ammoniac-Tinning-Block/dp/B0051KK252/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=T2Z6XI5FA78F&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DbEEdY8zAUjdt4WtQQRREtiauUgeDG6geaiPO1JmiUKij_HGXa_p2Kwo0UYDO2CncWacWnFjKR1FcDW0ylQjneL_8FIZ8W7G52DNVhST1gw.n6k2uDqmXSsP7T1Yyk5riKpCZUrZcIsnpYa0Nx7E410&dib_tag=se&keywords=salamoniac+block&qid=1707886476&sprefix=salamoniac%2Caps%2C267&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1&smid=AKCXQPPQ1G8EO
Scissors
Jewelry pliers set
Rag or towel
Apron
 


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