Diane Cook | Drops of Jupiter Earrings | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm
$110.00
‘Drops of Jupiter’ Earrings are (but not required) an extension of the pendant class held earlier in the day.
In this fun & fast paced evening, we will begin by making delicate water castings.
(If you took the class earlier in the day, you will be one step ahead, as you most likely will have some castings ready to use!)
As in the pendant class, the same is so…’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 we’ve been shown 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!
The possibilities are endlessly fun, as each student uses their water castings to help guide them in the design of their earrings.
Along with their chosen gemstones, the earrings will be both beautiful and one-of-a-kind. I think you’ll enjoy working with these organic castings.
I will also share two types of ear wires; the French hook & the other is an interchangeable hook. Totally love this idea!
Hope you’ll join me for the day, just for the evening….or both!
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 Earrings
Instructor: Diane Cook
Date of Class: August 4, 2026
Number of hours of class: 3 Hours
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Level: Advanced Beginner – Intermediate
Type: Project
Class Fee: $110
Kit Fee: $60
Kit Includes
Cast Silver Twig
Tiny Jump Rings
Handouts
Emory Cloth
Synthetic Steel Wool
Silver Wire Solder
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 Gemstone Cabochons (including various shapes/sizes of Cobalta Calcite – I’ll have a healthy variety of shapes & sizes!)
Student Supply List
METAL & STONES
Gemstone Cabochon(s) Pair, flat backed. They can be freeform, rosecut, carved, oval, square, rectangle, trillion or whatever shape, or combination of shapes you’d like to use. Type of gemstone is your choice. Class photos include – 10x12mm Chalcedony & Garnets & 10x12mm oval Chalcedony + 11x17mm Cobalta Calcite drops.
Sterling Silver Sheet, 22-gauge, at least 3”x1”
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 14-gauge, 2’ (if you were in the pendant class, you don’t have to bring more of this wire, unless you want to make more water castings.)
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 18-gauge, 1-2’
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 20-gauge, 1’
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 14-gauge, 1’
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
Wire Rounder (ex. https://a.co/d/032bhqQv) or Wire Rounder w/Cup Burs (ex. Rio#116074)
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
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
