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Container of Curiosities Pendant

with Ace McCasland

Advanced beginner
Container of Curiosities Pendant: a finished piece from the class

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When and where

  1. Thursday, Feb 4, 2027

    8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Advanced beginner. Advanced beginner ~ intermediate (experience with butane torch and basic metalsmithing skills beneficial)
Class type
Technique and project. Project + Technique
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
9 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
14 students

Fees

Class fee
$290
Kit fee
$110, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

About this class

it’s curious. it’s a tiny container. it’s a pendant. something to place a small offering within: seeds, a scribbled note to self, a scented piece of fabric. in this workshop we will explore creating a mixed metal hollow form with a unique hinge, safety clasp, a bezeled stone, while incorporating a hidden place for tiny treasures. all tools and materials needed for this project will be provided (with kit fee)

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Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • cabochon
  • 22g copper sheet
  • 22g sterling silver sheet
  • 18 g sterling silver wire
  • 16g sterling silver wire
  • sterling silver strip
  • fine silver bezel strip
  • silver tubing
  • 3M polishing paper
  • leather cord / vegan cord

Tools the instructor brings

Shared in class. You do not need to pack these.

  • Use of instructor supplied tools and materials including torches, fuel, wire solder, soldering blocks, pumice pans, flex shafts, flux, pickle, patina, hammers, bench blocks, files, bench pins, and much, much more.

What to bring

Your own tools and materials for the class.

  • Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
  • Mask/respirator
  • Magnification if required
  • Safety glasses

Your instructor

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