silversmithingBezelSetEarrings

Silversmithing: Bezel Set Earrings
~Kara Canjura

Materials Needed:
26g Sterling Silver sheet
6” of 1/8” Bezel Wire
Hard Solder
Medium Solder
Easy Solder
Pair of matching cabochons
Pair of beads for dangles
Sterling Silver head pins
21g wire (8”)

Techniques Used:
Soldering
Stone Setting

Prerequisites:
Previous Silversmithing class or
experience with sterling silver soldering
(not stained glass)
Silversmithing: Sweat Soldering
Silversmithing: Bezel Set Ring
Silversmithing: Stacked Ring with Bezel Set Stone
Silversmithing: Silver Squiggle Ring

Skill Level: Intermediate

Come join us for some soldering fun and make a pendant you’ll treasure forever!
Learn how to create a one-of-a-kind pendant using a stone of your choice.

You will learn how to solder a bezel and set a cabochon in Sterling Silver. We’ll
solder a piece of wire to form an ear wire and an attachment for a drop. Best of
all, you get to do it all again for the second earring!

Beadoholique, Too:

Beadoholique:

If you try to register for a class, but it will not add it to the
shopping cart, the class is unfortunately already full.
Check back next month to see if its offered again!

To sign up for a class you may register online, come into the shop, or call us! Students must be a minimum of 13
years old to participate, or twelve years old if taken with a paying adult. If you sign up online for a class less than 24
hours in advance you MUST call the shop and speak to an associate for availability. Payment for class is due when
you sign up. You must come early to purchase needed supplies. Evening classes require that materials be
purchased prior to 6pm (or 5pm on weekends), since the stores may be closed to shopping. Students must have all
necessary supplies/tools and be ready when the class begins. Walk-ins are welcome if space is still available and
if supplies have been pre-purchased. Class will begin on time. No one will be admitted late to class.
Late-comers must reschedule for another class. A refund will not be given. If you cannot attend your scheduled class,
you must call us 24 hours in advance to cancel and we will gladly refund your money.
If you fail to show up for a class, your class fee will be forfeited.

Please read our Cancellation & Student Participation Policy:

Please keep in mind that the shop closes at 6pm Mon-Fri.
Students must purchase all necessary supplies for evening classes before the store closes for the day at 6pm.
Please make sure you arrive for evening classes with all necessary materials.

Tools Needed:
Soldering brick & heat proof surface
Butane torch w/ fuel
Cross-locking tweezers
Pointed tweezers
Solder pick
Copper tongs
Flux and brush
Mill bastard file w/ handle (from hardware store)
Jumbo metal file set
Steel bench block
Nylon mallet
Metal shears
Ring mandrel
Burnisher
Wire cutters
Wooden dowels
Chain nose pliers
Round nose pliers
Flat nose pliers
Bail making pliers
Polishing pad
Safety glasses
Fine point Sharpie

Tools Supplied:
Brass brush (bring if you have)
Pickle
Filing stick
Sand paper