REUNION TIME! Diane Cook | Scalloped Butterfly Hollow Form Necklace | Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (one-hour lunch)
$290.00
I have been using brass impression dies for some time, with a technique that gets the best impression possible without using a hydraulic press.
Be prepared do the same, using the tools I asked you to bring, along with a few others I will have for you in class.
You’ll receive a beautiful brass butterfly die and pusher. Step One will involve using these tools as you complete a butterfly impression, which will become the top of a shallow hollow form. Step Two, you’ll move on to the full design/construction of your focal and the making of the multiple layers. This step will be the part I best describe as ‘‘lifted & layered”. I lean on this technique often, as I love how it adds dimension to my work.
This necklace is yours, and you can design it to be as simple (as shown in the class photos) or as complex as you’d like. The choice is yours!
Please note: You most likely will be making the pendant and optional dangle only in class, but once you’re in your home studio you can complete the necklace. But, if you happen to get to the necklace part of the project, this is where your personality will shine. I’ve used anywhere from stringing a variety of faceted gemstones paired with Navajo pearls, to purchased sterling silver chain and/or gemstone chains.
BTW…if you do not want to carry a heavy hammer to class, let me know and I can prepare a butterfly for you, and have it ready to use in class. You can simply go forward with the project, after I demo this part in class. (Once home you can try out the technique on your own). Just contact me: dianecookjewelry@gmail.com for the cost and to put your name on the list. (You will receive a butterfly impression and the kit). I would need to hear from you by December 1, 2025 – I won’t be able to honor any requests after that date.
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Description
Title of class: Scalloped Butterfly Hollow Form Necklace
Instructor: Diane Cook
Date of Class: February 1, 2026
Number of hours of class: 8 Hours
Time: 8am-5pm (one-hour lunch)
Level: Intermediate
Type: Project
Class Fee: $290
Kit Fee: $95
KIT FEE INCLUDES
Brass Butterfly Metal Die
Steel Metal Pusher
Handouts
Emory Cloth
Silver Wire Solder
Additional supplies to complete your impression
AND USE OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIO EQUIPMENT IN CLASS
Soldering stations – torches, fuel, platforms, quench bowls, towels
Table protection
Pickle
LOS patina
Baking Soda for neutralizer
Dawn, paper towels, dishpans for water
Flex shaft
Various Bailing Pliers, Jump Ring Pliers
THE INSTRUCTOR WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN CLASS
Variety of Cabochons
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
METAL & STONES
Gemstone Cabochon(s), flat backed (the butterfly measures 18mmx20mm, so keep that in mind when choosing your stones). They can be freeform, faceted, oval or whatever you like for the focal with the butterfly & a drop for the dangle – ex. 15mmx20mm, 12mmx12mm, 12mmx15mm – ex. Chalcedony, Turquoise, Lapis, Sapphire, Garnet, Quartz, Moonstone, Sonora Sunrise, etc.
Sterling Silver Sheet, 24-gauge, at least 4”x3”
Sterling Silver Sheet, 22-gauge, at least 6”x4”
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 16-gauge, at least 1’
Sterling Silver Round Wire, Dead Soft, 18-gauge, at least 3’
Sterling Silver Square Wire, Dead Soft, 14-gauge, at least 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. I can show you how).
REQUIRED TOOLS
Solder Pick
Small solderite board/kiln brick to transport project to/from soldering stations
Jewelers Saw & Blades (3/0 or 2/0)
Bench Pin & Clamp
Ball Peen, Chasing or Planishing Hammer
1-1/2 – 2 lb. Steel or Brass Hammer (see note in class description)
Rawhide Mallet
Steel Bench Block & Rubber Bench Block
Files Cut #2 – flat, half-round
Needle Files, Set
Flush Cutters
Pliers, Chain Nose, Round Nose, Flas Nose, Flat/Half Round
Bail Making Pliers, 7mmx9mm
Ring Clamp
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
Bezel Wire Scissors (ex: Bezel Wire Scissors, Precision-cut Ends of Fine Silver Bezel Wire up to 26 Gauge – Etsy
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)
Pro-Polish Polishing Pads (ex. Rio# 337020)
Utility Tweezers, Fine-Tip (ex. Rio#115053)
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).
Cut Lube or Blade Butter
Small Ruler
Sketchbook and/or pad of paper
Pencil & Black Permanent Marker (I like a Black Sharpie Ultra Fine, Retractable)
Sterling Silver Chain (your favorite or ex: Rio# 632285B & 614394B) *
OPTIONAL SUPPLY LIST
Sterling silver patterned wire/trim (ex. Patterned Wire – Sterling Silver – Leaves 22 gauge Dead Soft – 6″ Min)
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)
Battery-operated or rechargeable work light
Magnification, if required
Personal Maker’s Mark
* You most likely will not get to the necklace part of the project, but if you do, you can add a chain or string gemstones to complete your necklace or use to attach your dangle to your focal. (Ex. Sterling Silver Chain – your favorite, or ex: Rio# 632285B & 614394B)
Instructor Email Address: Diane’s email
Instructor Website: Diane’s website
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