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The Alchemist’s Cuff

with Ace McCasland

Beginner
The Alchemist’s Cuff: a finished piece from the class

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When and where

  1. Friday, Feb 5, 2027

    6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Times are MST, the event's local time.

At a glance

Skill level
Beginner. Beginner ~ intermediate
Class type
Technique and project. Project + Technique
Prerequisites
None listed
Total time
3 hours
Room
Announced closer to the event
Class size
14 students

Fees

Class fee
$110
Kit fee
$55, paid to the instructor on class day, not charged online

About this class

in this evening class, we will don our wizard’s hats and play with alchemy.

though we may not turn base metal into gold, we will be able to pretty much turn it into silver!

we will repurpose pure copper tubing that is usually intended for other things, and wrap it with silver to create some organic texture and ‘accidentally’ silver plate the copper for a rustic finish.

after we create our magic, we will have the opportunity to add some simple dangles including fused silver loops to give the piece movement.

all tools and materials needed for this project will be provided (with kit fee), you need only to bring your fabulous self… and maybe your wizard’s hat.

Contact Ace McCasland

Included in the kit

Covered by the kit fee.

  • 99.9% pure copper tubing
  • 18 g sterling silver wire
  • bronze bitlets
  • 3M polishing paper

Tools the instructor brings

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

  • All tools and materials needed for this project will be provided (with kit fee), you need only to bring your fabulous self… and maybe your wizard’s hat.
  • 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

Your instructor

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