Tube setting is a great way to add the sparkle of faceted stones to your work. In this workshop you will practice tube setting in copper and then create a small sterling silver pendant/charm with at least 1 setting. CZ's will be supplied. Other faceted stones will be available for purchase.
This is an intermediate workshop. Basic skills like sawing, filing, sanding, and drilling holes are required. No soldering experience required.
Our resident metalsmith, Erin Austin, will guide you through
- Safety and PPE (personal protective equipment)
- Choosing stones and tubing
- Preparing metals for soldering
- Soldering tube
- Using burrs with the flex shaft
- Clean up
- Setting the stone
All supplies included.
Students must be 18 years or older.
To use the studio you must:
- Sign a Liability Waiver
- Wear closed toed shoes
- Wear appropriate eye protection
- Wear splash goggles when using the soldering area
- Note: 1 pair is available in the studio at the soldering station. If you would like your own pair please bring them.
- Tie back long hair
- Secure loose clothing
- Follow all posted Studio rules
- Follow directions from instructor and/or studio monitors
We also highly suggest wearing natural fibers like cotton, hemp, etc. Synthetic fibers contain plastic that may melt onto your skin if they come into contact with heat!
Please note: We do NOT have bathrooms available for customer/student use. Please plan accordingly. Businesses that offer restrooms to customers (you must purchase something to use their restrooms) in the immediate area include: Madrone, and The Speakeasy in the evening and Madrone and Old Town Coffee and Chocolates during the day. The Eureka Visitor Center, near the gazebo, also has day time bathrooms available for your use (no purchase necessary).
