Diane Cook | Drops of Jupiter Pendant | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | 8:00 am until 5:00 pm
$290.00
’Drops of Jupiter’ are not just words from a song; it is what I think of every time I look at the delicate water-castings we will make in class.
The earthy organic look of the water castings reminds me of the craters on the moon’s surface.
I love the unexpected shapes that are formed in this technique, but more than that, I especially enjoy giving them new life in a piece of jewelry!
Student will begin class by making their own castings.
The possibilities will soon become evident, as each student uses their water castings to help guide them in the design of their pendant.
Along with their chosen gemstones, possibly a splatter of silver raindrops, and a cast silver twig (from the class kit), students will design a beautiful one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry.
I think you’ll enjoy working with these organic castings, once you see how much they can inspire you.
Hope you can join me!
WE WILL RELEASE SEATS FOR PURCHASE THE MORNING OF REGISTRATION.
*** MAY 18TH AT NOON (PHOENIX TIME) ***
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Description
Title of class: Drops of Jupiter Pendant
Instructor: Diane Cook
Date of Class: August 4, 2026
Time: 8am-5pm
Level: Intermediate
Type: Project
Class Fee: $290
Kit Fee: $60
Kit includes
1 Cast Silver Twig, (approx. 3-1/2-4-1/2” long)
Emory Cloth
Silver Wire Solder
Handouts
Consumables
AND USE OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIO EQUIPMENT IN CLASS
Soldering stations = torches, fuel platform, quench bowls, towels
Table Protection
Pickle
LOS patina
Baking Soda for neutralizer
Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water
Flex Shaft
The instructor will have the following for use in class
Various Bailing Pliers, Jump Ring Pliers, Glass Containers (for water casting)
The instructor will have the following available for purchase in class
Variety of Cabochons (including gorgeous Cobalta Calcite – I’ll have a healthy variety of shapes & sizes!)
Additional Cast Silver Twigs
Student Supply List
METAL & STONES
Gemstone Cabochon(s), flat backed, whatever shape you desire. They can be freeform, rosecut, carved, oval, square, rectangle, trillion, or a combination of shapes you’d like to use. Type of gemstones in the class photos include – Sapphires, Turquoise, Chalcedony, and Cobalta Calcite, but this is completely your choice! Sizes shown are: 15mmx20mm drop, 1mmx15mm square, 12mmx15mm, 10mmx14mm oval, 12mmx12mm trillion, 8mmx12mm rectangle.
Sterling Silver Sheet, Dead Soft, 22-gauge, at least 3”x2”
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 14-gauge, 2’
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 18-gauge, 1’
Sterling Silver Round or Square Wire, Dead Soft, 16-gauge, 6”
Bezel Wire, Fine Silver, Flat, Scalloped, Serrated, 28- or 26-gauge, dead soft 3/16”, 3/32”, ¼” or 1/8” Height will depend on the height of the stone(s) you choose (I like to use: ex. Rio #101051, 101055 – I most often use Rio#101051 & raise the stone, if necessary.)
REQUIRED TOOLS
Jewelers Saw & Blades (#3/0 or #2/0)
Cut Lube or Blade Butter
Bench Pin & Clamp
Ball Peen, Chasing or Planishing Hammer
Rawhide Mallet
Steel Bench Block & Rubber Bench Block
Jewelry Files Cut #2 – flat, half-round, barrette
Needle Files, Set
Flush Cutters (fyi…my favorite: Double-flush Wire Cutters – Etsy)
Pliers, Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flat Nose, Flat/Half Round
Bail Making Pliers, (ex. https://a.co/d/0bnb2h9h)
Bezel Rocker/Roller (I like to use Smooth Set CLASSIC bezel Pushers/Burnishers: Smoothset CLASSIC Bezel Pusher/burnishers for Bezel-setting, Set of 2 • Made in Milwaukee! – Etsy)
Bezel Burnisher (I prefer the curved but bring what you have.)
Bezel Wire Scissors (ex: Bezel Wire Scissors, Precision-cut Ends of Fine Silver Bezel Wire up to 26 Gauge – Etsy) AND/OR
Miter Jig
Sanding Pads, Superfine (ex: Amazon.com: Soft Pads Sanding Sponge Sanding polishing Wet Dry Foam Washable Reusable fine grit Fast Cutting Grain Size (3 Pieces 3M 02600 softpads, Grain 1500 Microfine) : Industrial & Scientific)
Pumice Knife-edge wheel polisher, size medium & mandrels (Rio #332723 & #333120)
Sanding Discs & Mandrels (ex: Rio #337226 & 336562 & 333128)
Pro-Polish Polishing Pads (ex. Rio #337020)
Utility Tweezers, Fine-Tip (ex. Rio #115053)
Small Solderite Board (ex. https://a.co/d/09ZlcZZd) / Small Honeycomb Board (ex. https://a.co/d/00tZGdTJ) / or kiln brick to transport project to/from soldering stations
Solder Pick
Soldering Tweezers, Fine Tip (ex. Rio#115222 or whatever you use at home. I use a Utility Tweezer, but don’t let it get near the flame).
Ruler
Black Sharpie Retractable Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine, (ex. https://a.co/d/070bgfRE)
Pencil/Paper/Sketchbook
Work Light, Rechargeable/Battery Operated (ex. https://a.co/d/0eZqO6Cs)
Personal Magnification, if required
Optional Supply List
Faceted or Smooth Gemstone Cabochon, 4mm or smaller
Bezel Cup, Serrated or Smooth, compatible with 4mm or smaller gemstone
Ring Clamp
Small Bezel and Hard to Get to” Setting Tool (ex. Amazon.com: Lineco Double-Ended Micro Spatula for Lifting or Slitting Paper. DIY, Art, Craft, Book Binding (870-003): Bookbinding Tools: Home & Kitchen)
Makers Mark
Instructor Email Address: dianecookjewerly@gmail.com
Instructor Website: Diane Cook Jewelry
